Decision Analyst

We are looking for an exceptional person who can hit the ground running, to join our Decision Analytics team.Decision Analytics helps our portfolio managers and investment analysts make better decisions by providing a deep understanding of their past investment decisions. Through rigorous analysis of historical decision data, we deliver personalised insights into behavioural patterns and biases and offer tailored process enhancements to improve future decision making—drawing on tools and techniques from the field of behavioural science.This is a unique role within the investment industry and a fantastic opportunity to work directly with our analysts and portfolio managers in a collaborative team environment that fosters intellectual curiosity. You will be able to leverage innovative analysis techniques to be a key driver in improving our investment processes at Orbis.ResponsibilitiesPerforming statistical analysis on stockpickers’ decision data to identify key insights, areas of strength and areas for development, and opportunities for improving their investment decisions going forward.Communicating data-backed insights with clarity to our investment decision makers, engaging in detailed discussions with them on data analysis performed, contributing to shaping the way they make decisions.Working alongside our behavioural experts to provide numeric evidence as they apply concepts from the field of behavioural science to real decision data.Understanding the processes of our stockpickers and building strong working relationships with them over time, to support and leverage their potential to generate outperformance for our clients.Accountable for timely completion of assigned projects and tasks, ability to act autonomously.Undertaking longer-term research projects to drive innovation and improve the investment process.About youMindsetAnalytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.A natural curiosity and a demonstrated desire to learn and improve.Attention to detail and a focus on producing high-quality, robust analysis.A drive to help others improve.Self-motivation and the ability to grasp complex processes.Ability to work effectively and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.Experience and skillset6+ years’ experience in applying quantitative methods to financial data.Strong quantitative skills with proficiency in statistical analysis. Highly proficient in R or Python.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.A background or demonstrated interest in behavioural science, psychology, or related fields a strong plus.Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.Why Orbis?Culture . We are committed to our Core Values. We encourage intellectual curiosity and individualism as well as collaboration across different areas of the business. We seek to hear our people’s voices – whether quiet or loud. Sharing ideas and challenging the status quo are commonplace.Autonomy . While guidance and support are provided, team members own their work and projects.Growth opportunities . We support our people in continuous learning and development.Agile environment . We are committed to providing our people with a work environment that balances their personal needs, commitments, and interests with the needs of their team and the needs of our clients.Philanthropy . Our people can contribute to society in a unique and personal way, through various philanthropic opportunities and programmes.About OrbisAt Orbis we take a different approachWe believe investing should be accessible to all, from big private or institutional investors to everyday investors whose wealth and financial freedom we hope to build.We are privately owned, so that there is no short-term shareholder pressure, and we can make sure we always do the right thing for clients’ long-term interest.We are willing to go against the herd in our investment decisions, looking for hidden and missed value and having the conviction of applying our strategy rigorously and consistently over time.We believe it is the things we do differently that make the difference : our flagship global strategy has outperformed its benchmark by an average of 4.0% per year over 33 years.The same applies to our recruitment decisions. We are looking for exceptional people with a combination of intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, outstanding judgement, and a track record of excellence and growth whatever their chosen field.Find out more about us at www.orbis.com / careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr