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How much do performance attribution analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for performance attribution analyst in the United States is $75,189.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $89,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Performance Attribution Analysts when interpreting portfolio performance data?

Performance Attribution Analysts often encounter challenges such as reconciling data discrepancies between different systems, isolating the impact of market movements versus active management decisions, and dealing with incomplete or inconsistent input data. Additionally, analysts must communicate complex attribution findings to non-technical stakeholders, requiring both strong analytical and clear communication skills. Staying updated with evolving attribution methodologies and regulatory requirements is also essential for accuracy and compliance.

What is a Performance Attribution Analyst?

A Performance Attribution Analyst is a finance professional who analyzes and explains the sources of returns in investment portfolios. They break down portfolio performance to determine how much each investment decision, such as asset allocation or security selection, contributed to overall returns. This helps investment managers and clients understand what is driving performance and identify areas for improvement. The role typically involves working with complex data, financial models, and specialized software to produce detailed reports and insights.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Performance Attribution Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Performance Attribution Analyst, you need a solid grounding in finance, investment concepts, quantitative analysis, and a relevant degree such as finance, economics, or mathematics. Familiarity with performance measurement tools, Excel, SQL, and attribution software like FactSet or Bloomberg PORT is often required, along with knowledge of GIPS standards. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help analysts interpret complex data and present findings clearly. These skills are crucial for accurately assessing investment strategies, supporting portfolio management decisions, and maintaining transparency with stakeholders.

What is the difference between Performance Attribution Analyst vs Investment Analyst?

AspectPerformance Attribution AnalystInvestment Analyst
Primary FocusAnalyzing and explaining the sources of portfolio returns and performance attributionResearching and evaluating investment opportunities to make buy, hold, or sell decisions
Required SkillsQuantitative analysis, performance measurement, financial modelingFinancial analysis, market research, valuation techniques
Work EnvironmentAsset management firms, hedge funds, investment departmentsAsset management firms, investment banks, research institutions
Certifications CFA, FRM often preferred CFA, CPA, or other finance-related certifications

While both roles operate within the investment industry, the Performance Attribution Analyst primarily focuses on analyzing the sources of portfolio returns, whereas the Investment Analyst concentrates on researching and recommending investment opportunities. Understanding these differences helps professionals and employers align job expectations and career paths effectively.

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Infographic showing various Performance Attribution Analyst job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Temporary. Highlights an 81% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,189 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Head of Performance & Attribution

Franklintempleton

Pasadena, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted yesterday

Key responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end investment performance and attribution function across equity, fixed income, and multi-asset, ensuring consistent standards, governance, and quality globally.

  • Deliver clear, investment-relevant performance and attribution insights that explain portfolio results and support portfolio manager dialogue, fund boards, and client reviews.

  • Champion data quality and process excellence by partnering with technology and data teams to enhance investment performance and attribution platforms, automate controls, and support major transformation initiatives.

Job description

At Franklin Templeton, we're advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that's both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

Head of Performance & Attribution

The Head of Performance & Attribution provides enterprise leadership for performance & attribution as a core investment enablement capability. This role defines the strategic direction for investment performance and attribution across the firm, ensuring the function supports investment decision-making, client reporting, platform modernization, and data-driven operating excellence.

What is Franklin Templeton Services (FTS) Responsible for?

The Head of Performance & Attribution is a key leader within Franklin Templeton Services (FTS), which is responsible for core operational capabilities that support Franklin Templeton's investment platform, including fund accounting, investment operations, client reporting, investment data, and shareholder servicing. With a broad global footprint, the organization provides the scale, controls, and service infrastructure needed to support investment execution, oversight, reporting, and client delivery across regions and business lines.

What are the ongoing responsibilities?

  • Owns thefirmwide investment performance and attribution visionaligned to investment philosophy, client experience & expectations, and platform strategy.

  • Shapes how investment performance and attribution informsinvestment decisionmaking, product design, and portfolio construction.

  • Sponsors major transformation initiatives (e.g., enterprise platform transitions, AIenabled analytics, data strategy).

  • Influencesclient reporting, regulatory posture, and boardlevel reporting standards.

  • Sets longterm capability roadmap and investment priorities.

  • Builds and leads high-performing global teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while developing talent and strengthening organizational capability.

Strategic Accountabilities

  • Global Investment Performance and Attribution Leadership
    Own the endtoend investment performance and attribution function across equity, fixed income, and multiasset, ensuring consistent standards, governance, and quality globally.

  • Insight & Decision Support
    Deliver clear, investmentrelevant investment performance and attribution insights that explain portfolio results and support portfolio manager dialogue, fund boards, and client reviews.

  • Operating Model & Controls
    Establish and maintain robust investment performance and attribution governance, controls, KPIs, and escalation frameworks to ensure accuracy, transparency, and auditability.

  • Data, Systems & Transformation
    Champion data quality and process excellence; partner with technology and data teams to enhance investment performance and attribution platforms, automate controls, and support major transformation initiatives.

What will help you be successful in the role?

  • A minimum of 10+ years of asset management experience, including significant expertise in investment performance and attribution.

  • Demonstrated leadership of complex investment performance and attribution teams or related investment operations functions in a global environment.

  • Deep knowledge of attribution methodologies across equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies.

  • Experience with leading analytics and investment data platforms, including solutions such as Aladdin, FactSet, and Bloomberg.

  • Hands-on experience with Aladdin, including its application across investment workflows, performance analytics, and operating model transformation.

  • Deep knowledge of GIPS and other related investment performance methodologies.

  • Executive presence and change leadership capability, with the adaptability and resilience to lead through transformation, align teams, and drive enterprise-wide adoption in a dynamic environment. Bachelor's degree required; CFA and/or CIPM preferred.

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards-monetary and non-monetary - designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the base salary for this position to range between $225,000 - $275,000, depending on level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there's a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life's adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.

Highlights of our benefits include:

  • Three weeks paid time off the first year

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits

  • Employee Stock Investment Program

  • Tuition Assistance Program

  • Purchase of company funds with no sales charge

  • Onsite fitness center and recreation center*

  • Onsite cafeteria*

*Only applicable at certain locations

Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.

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