Portfolio Manager Assistant

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)