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.

To support our growth in the Romandie region, we are looking for an intern to assist with operational, marketing, and business development initiatives.
Based in Switzerland, you will work closely with our local Sales Team in Zurich and Geneva, and with the Strategic Partnerships Coordinator, contributing to our European partnership strategy. This internship offers a unique exposure to both the Swiss market and Candriam’s global ecosystem, including collaboration with teams across Europe and the New York Life Investments Group.

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, aiming  to increase brand awareness in Switzerland;
• 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;
• Keep close contact with product specialists and other teams around the world and maintain access to databases on product information;
• Support in desk’s 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 Geneva and Zürich entities;
• Help identifying new opportunities.