Ian Howard
About Ian Howard
Ian Howard is a Performance Manager at Russell Investments, where he leads a team of performance analysts across EMEA. He has extensive experience in performance analysis, having previously worked at UBS Global Asset Management and BlackRock.
Work at Russell Investments
Ian Howard has served as a Performance Manager at Russell Investments since 2014. In this role, he leads a team of performance analysts across the EMEA region, focusing on pooled funds, separate accounts, and fiduciary management. His responsibilities include overseeing the audit of the GIPS annual update to ensure compliance and accuracy in performance reporting. Howard has played a significant role in developing an in-house performance system tailored for fiduciary clients, addressing specific calculation needs that external providers could not meet.
Previous Experience in Asset Management
Before joining Russell Investments, Ian Howard worked at UBS Global Asset Management from 2010 to 2014 as a Performance Analyst in London. His earlier experience includes a tenure at BlackRock, where he held two positions: Client Service/Dealer from 2004 to 2006 and Performance Analyst from 2006 to 2010. During his time at BlackRock, he contributed to the development of a contribution methodology for a multi-asset fund, which is utilized in presentations and fiduciary management reports.
Educational Background
Ian Howard studied at St Edwards C/E Comprehensive from 1990 to 1997. This educational foundation provided him with the skills necessary to pursue a career in asset management and performance analysis.
Key Contributions and Projects
Throughout his career, Ian Howard has been involved in various projects that enhance performance analysis and reporting. He was part of the project team that transitioned to a new middle office provider, where he contributed to scoping requirements and implementing the new system. Additionally, he developed a contribution methodology for a main multi-asset fund, which aids in providing meaningful insights into underlying asset classes and currency effects.