Candriam stands for "Conviction AND Responsibility In Asset Management" and is a European multi-specialist asset manager. A pioneer and leader in sustainable investments since 1996, Candriam manages around EUR 150 billion of assets under management with a team of 600 professionals. It operates management offices in Luxembourg, Brussels, Paris, and London, and has client representatives in more than 20 countries throughout continental Europe, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. Candriam offers investment solutions in several key areas: bonds, equities, absolute performance strategies, and asset allocation, with a broad and innovative range of ESG strategies covering all its asset classes. 

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 well-being and work-life balance.

Starting in March, you will join the Swiss Sales Team, composed of seven professionals based in Zurich and Geneva, as well as the Strategic Partnerships Coordinator (based in Zurich).

Working closely with the two teams, you'll actively contribute to formulating our European partnership strategy while also providing essential support to the Swiss team.

This position offers you a unique opportunity to be exposed to the local Swiss market and at the same time to the dynamics of the global market and to collaborate with different teams within the company, fostering a global understanding of CANDRIAM and the asset management industry.

The Swiss based distribution team is part of the global distribution force of CANDRIAM. The team works closely with CANDRIAM investment centers based in Brussels, Paris, Luxembourg and London.

As CANDRIAM is part of the New York Life Investments Group, you will also have the opportunity to work together with the other investment firms of the group across the world

Your missions will focus on the following aspects:

• Assistance of the sales team in preparing client meeting agendas, product presentations, client visits and sales events and make sure that the necessary follow-ups will be done
• Support the team in the preparation of events and communication, aiming to increase brand awareness in Switzerland
• Conduct comprehensive research helping to identify new opportunities
• Assist in the development of partnership strategies tailored to specific European regions or target markets
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations for European market partnership opportunities
• Prepare and send information material to clients (mailings & regular reporting) in a timely and professional manner
• Attend to client meetings and presentation conferences, in client acquisition and client relationship management process
• Act as Salesforce expert: data base cleaning and perform regular updates (with our Legal/compliance + Client Servicing teams)
• Coordinate resources across the company and the different departments to answer RFPs
• Support in operational tasks
• Prepare macroeconomic and financial summaries for weekly team meetings
• Be fully integrated in the Swiss team and carry out necessary tasks to the Zürich and Geneva entities