Candriam is a global multi-specialist asset manager and a recognized pioneer and leader in sustainable investment. For more than 25 years, Candriam has offered innovative and diversified investment solutions across many asset classes including fixed income, equities, absolute return , asset allocation and illiquid assets.

As a Responsible Employer, Equal Employment Opportunity is crucial to Candriam. We are committed to building the best global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We provide an inclusive work environment and support wellbeing and work-life balance.

As Junior Fund Finance Officer within the Fund Finance & Manco Services team, you will contribute to the day-to-day (BAU) execution of fund finance activities while progressively developing a broader understanding of fund operations, controls, and key financial drivers across Candriam's fund structures, covering both UCITS and AIF vehicles.

You will support recurring controls, payment follow-up, reconciliations, data quality checks, and reporting activities, while being encouraged to understand the rationale behind the numbers, raise questions, identify inconsistencies, and suggest practical improvements to processes, tools, and ways of working. An interest in digital tools, automation and pragmatic AI use cases, or the potential to develop this orientation over time, will be valued.

The role involves close collaboration with fund administrators, auditors, and other external service providers, as well as cross‑jurisdictional management company teams, including Legal Fund Management, Product Management, Risk Management, and Portfolio Management... Reporting directly to the Head of Fund Finance & Manco Services, you will progressively grow into a more autonomous role with increasing responsibility on value-added analyses and cross-functional initiatives.

·        Support day-to-day fund business administration, including invoice checks, payment follow-up, reconciliations, data quality reviews, and maintenance of financial information[ND1] .

·        Perform recurring controls on fees, expenses, accruals, and service provider data, and escalate breaks or unusual items in a timely manner.[ND2] 

·        Help prepare analyses for budgeting, forecasting, fee reviews, product cost follow-up, and profitability monitoring.

·        Monitor selected KPIs and cost trends, and contribute to identifying risks, inconsistencies, or optimisation opportunities.

·        Liaise with asset servicers (fund accountants, custodians, administrators) and support the follow-up of deliverables, issues, and action points.

·        Contribute to the quality and reliability of reporting, documentation, and control evidence within the fund finance framework.

·        Work closely with fund administrators, Service Providers, legal, risk, auditors, management company teams across jurisdiction (portfolio management, compliance...) on day-to-day topics and specific requests.

·        Develop the habit of understanding the “why” behind processes and figures and raise relevant questions when something appears unclear or inconsistent.

·        Contribute to fund lifecycle events, new product launches, restructurings, and changes in operating models by supporting financial and operational assessments.

·        Participate in the continuous improvement of processes, controls, and ways of working, with a progressive expectation to propose and follow through on improvements.

·        Show interest in digital tools, automation, data analysis and practical AI use cases, or the ability to develop this orientation over time, in ways that can enhance efficiency, control quality or reporting.

·        Build autonomy progressively on designated topics and take accountability for delivering assigned analyses, follow-ups, and action items to a high standard[ND3] .

 [ND1]SAS: couvre les grands fonds - autres fonds export d’outil CACEIS EXCEL macro etc..
 [ND2]40 miljon d Euros de revenu pour Candriam il ets très important de traiter les anomalies. 3 sources-> CACEIS calcul provision et gestion - FUNDEX un tier qui calcul au mensuel - Factures des prestataires qui donnent des services au fonds (moodys reuters caceis PWC …)
 [ND3]Logique chiffres compta