Portfolio manager assistant - Alternative Investment F/M

Vacancy details

General information

Reference

2024-305  

Position description

Business unit

Investment Management - Alternative Investments

Job title

Portfolio manager assistant - Alternative Investment F/M

Contract type

Internship

Contract duration

6 months 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

The Fixed Income Quant team is looking for a trainee to assist in the development and improvement of investment management tools. This role offers a great opportunity to support our PMs and contribute to our innovative projects.

Responsabilities

Within the alternative investment platform, the merger arbitrage team of two portfolio managers is looking for a portfolio manager assistant working on the two in-house funds:

- Learn merger arbitrage strategy and help monitor positions and inherent risks.

- Help with day-to-day monitoring of cash management and currency hedging

- Development and improvement of investment management tools

- Support in reconciling the net asset values of the two funds

- Help in drafting research documents

Profile

University Master's degree, engineering or business school.

- Deep knowledge in the investment management / financial markets.
- Deep knowledge in the investment management / financial markets.
- Interest in M&A environment
- Excellent excel skills.
- VBA and/or python skills is a must
- Resistance to stress, structured and methodical
- Team spirit, flexible and autonomous

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Position location

Job location

Europe, France

City

Paris

Candidate criteria

Education

3. Master's Degree I / Bac+4

Minimum level of experience required

Less than 2 years

Languages

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