Assistant Portfolio Manager / Analyst - ELTIF F/M

Position description

Business unit

Investment Management - Alternative Investments

Job title

Assistant Portfolio Manager / Analyst - ELTIF F/M

Contract type

Permanent

Candriam Group Presentation

Candriam is a global multi-specialist asset manager and a recognized pioneer and leader in sustainable investing. For more than 25 years, we have provided innovative and diversified investment solutions across a wide range of asset classes, including fixed income, equities, absolute return, asset allocation and private assets.

As a responsible employer, Candriam is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity and equal opportunity are key priorities. We believe that diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives strengthen our teams and contribute to our success. We support employee wellbeing and work-life balance and strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Mission

The Multi-Management team is responsible for the selection, analysis and monitoring of external investment managers and funds. The team manages a range of fund-of-funds solutions and model portfolios across various asset classes.

As part of the continued development of our ELTIF platform and private markets offering, we are looking for an Assistant Portfolio Manager / Analyst to strengthen the team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the oversight, analysis and monitoring of private asset investments managed through external partners.

Responsabilities

Responsibilities:

• Strong understanding of private assets, especially private debt, real estate funds, feeder/master structures and externally managed strategies.
• Ability to review investment rationales, deal terms, portfolio performance and key risk indicators from an AIFM oversight perspective.
• Ability to identify missing data, abnormal data, underperformance, covenant issues, valuation inconsistencies
• Ability to perform and document initial and periodic due diligence
• Strong knowledge of portfolio management systems , ideally Aladdin
• Strong knowledge in reconciliation process
• Good understanding of private assets valuation drivers and ability to flag valuation movement that require to be challenged.
• Good analytical skills to participate and present in advisory board.

Profile

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Accounting, Audit, Law or a related discipline.
CFA designation or progress toward CFA certification would be considered an asset.

Minimum 3 years of experience within Private Markets, Alternative Investments or Asset Management.
Strong knowledge of ELTIFs, evergreen structures and private market investment vehicles.
Experience in private debt and/or real estate fund analysis is highly desirable.

Personal skills:
Strong analytical and financial analysis capabilities.
Ability to challenge information and identify risks or inconsistencies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Team player with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Fluent French and English are required.
Additional European languages are considered an asset.

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Position location

Job location

Europe, Luxembourg

City

Luxembourg

Candidate criteria

Education

3. Master's Degree I / Bac+4

Minimum level of experience required

2-5 years

Languages

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