Senior Fund Manager - Global Environmental Thematic Equities F/M

eFinancialCareers; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Candriam seeks a Senior Fund Manager to lead global environmental thematic equity portfolios, combining fundamental stock analysis with quantitative tools to enhance research and decision-making.

You will focus on decarbonization, resource efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and related themes, contributing to framework improvements and collaborating with ESG, research, risk, and sales teams. English plus French or Dutch required.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of successful equity portfolio management experience.
• Experience managing global or international strategies.
• Fluency in English plus French or Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Manage global environmental thematic equity portfolios on a day-to-day basis.
• Generate investment ideas by combining quantitative, systematic and fundamental analysis.
• Conduct in-depth research on environmental investment universes.
• Assess business models, valuations, growth prospects and risks.
• Contribute to portfolio construction decisions and risk allocation.
• Adapt portfolios to market developments and sector dynamics.
• Develop analytical tools and quantitative approaches for decision quality.
• Collaborate with ESG, equity research, risk and sales teams.
• Represent the strategy with clients and auditors when required.

Skills

Portfolio management

Quantitative analysis

ESG investing

Risk management

Fundamental analysis

Education

Master's degree

CFA designation

Tools

Market databases

Financial analysis tools

Job description

Business unit

Investment Management - Fundamental Equity

Job title

Senior Fund Manager - Global Environmental Thematic Equities F/M

Contract type

Permanent

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, alternatives, 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

We are looking for an experienced Senior Fund Manager to help manage and develop global equity strategies focused on the environmental transition.

The role sits at the intersection of fundamental stock selection, quantitative investing and sustainable finance. It covers themes such as decarbonization, resource efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, clean mobility, the circular economy and environmental technologies.

We are seeking a modern investor with at least 7 to 10 years of equity portfolio management experience, strong company analysis and portfolio construction skills, and proficiency in systematic or factor-based approaches. The ability to use data, quantitative tools and artificial intelligence to enhance research, operational efficiency and decision-making will be important.

Responsabilities

• Manage global environmental thematic equity portfolios on a day-to-day basis.
• Generate investment ideas by combining quantitative, systematic and fundamental analysis.
• Conduct in-depth research on companies across the environmental investment universes.
• Assess business models, competitive advantages, valuations, growth prospects and risks for portfolio holdings and companies under coverage.
• Contribute actively to portfolio construction decisions and risk allocation.
• Adapt portfolios to market developments, macroeconomic changes and emerging sector dynamics.
• Help continuously improve the investment framework, research processes and security selection methodologies.
• Develop new analytical tools, indicators and quantitative approaches that strengthen investment decision quality.
• Collaborate closely with ESG, equity research, risk and sales teams.
• Represent the strategy with clients, auditors and other stakeholders when required.

Profile

Master's degree in finance, economics, engineering, applied mathematics or an equivalent discipline. CFA designation or an equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.

Experience and technical expertise

A minimum of 7 to 10 years of successful equity portfolio management experience. Demonstrated experience managing global or international strategies. Strong expertise in the fundamental analysis of listed companies. Proficiency in quantitative, systematic or factor-based investment approaches. Knowledge of environmental transition themes and ESG investment universes. Sound understanding of portfolio construction and risk management techniques. Proficiency with financial analysis tools and market databases. Fluency in English plus French or Dutch.

The successful candidate will combine

analytical rigour, investment conviction, curiosity, creativity, adaptability and strong interpersonal skills.

#LI-POST

Position location

Job location

Europe, Belgium

City

Brussels

Candidate criteria

Education

3. Master's Degree I / Bac+4

Minimum level of experience required

6-10 years

Languages

English (C1 - Fluent)