Portfolio Manager Assistant

Vacancy details

General information

Reference

2024-286  

Position description

Business unit

Investment Management - Investment Management

Job title

Portfolio Manager Assistant

Contract type

Internship

Contract duration

6-month Internship

Candriam Group Presentation

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.

Mission

Within the Institutional Portfolio Management platform, the Equity Management team is looking for a portfolio manager assistant to work on quantitavive models, tools and research.

Responsabilities

His/Her tasks will be as follows:

  • Quantitative Analysis and Tool Development- Develop, enhance, and automate management support files : quant tools, analysis, as well as database.- Prepare and participate in Equity committees (model portfolios, screening).- Improve and maintain valuation tools and models.
  • Top-Down and Bottom-Up Analysis- Participate in regional and sectoral allocation decisions, and stock selection.- Fundamental analysis: companies analysis and selection monitoring.- Performance and risk analysis.
  • Various missions:- Analysis of the team's portfolios and constraints (risk, ESG, KPIs, etc.)- Monthly reporting: drafting management letters accompanying client reporting submissions and/or annual and semi-annual reports.- Provide assistance in responding to requests for proposals (RFPs)

Profile

University Master's degree, engineering or business school.

Deep knowledge in the investment management / financial markets.
- Interest in Financial Markets and Financial Analysis.
- Excellent IT skills: Excel and proficiency in VBA coding and Bloomberg, PowerBi would a plus.
- Mandatory proficiency in English.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills with a proactive approach.
- Meticulous attention to details coupled with critical thinking.
- Team spirit, flexible and autonomous.
- Strong written communication abilities.


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Position location

Job location

Europe, France

City

Paris

Candidate criteria

Education

4. Master's Degree II / Bac+5

Minimum level of experience required

Less than 2 years

Languages

  • English (C1 - Fluent)
  • French (C1 - Fluent)