ALTERNATIVES INVESTMENT ANALYST (M/F)

La Française; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

La Française is looking for a professional in Paris to engage with Senior Partners and Portfolio Managers in a front-office investment role. This position involves sourcing funds, conducting due diligence, and assisting with portfolio construction and monitoring.

The ideal candidate will gain exposure to institutional alternative investments and work closely with top-tier fund managers. Strong analytical abilities and programming skills are a plus for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in investment analysis and due diligence.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Programming skills in Python or VBA are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Identify and source new fund investment opportunities.
• Conduct due diligence on fund managers and strategies.
• Assist in building diversified fund portfolios.

Connaissances

Investment analysis

Due diligence

Portfolio management

Research and analytics

Programming skills (Python, VBA)

Description du poste

THE ROLE:

Working directly alongside Senior Partners and Portfolio Managers, you will participate in the full investment lifecycle—from sourcing and due diligence to portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring—across a broad range of alternative strategies and geographies.

This is a front‑office role with real responsibility: you will engage directly with fund managers, attend Investment Committee discussions, and contribute to live decision‑making for institutional mandates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fund Sourcing & Due Diligence

• Identify and source new fund investment opportunities across hedge fund, private debt, and alternative strategies.
• Conduct in‑depth qualitative and quantitative due diligence on fund managers, evaluating track records, team stability, operational infrastructure, and strategy alignment.
• Participate in on‑site due diligence meetings and manager calls (travel may be required).

Portfolio Construction & Monitoring

• Assist Portfolio Managers in building and rebalancing diversified fund‑of‑funds portfolios aligned with client mandates.
• Monitor existing fund positions through performance attribution, risk analysis, and peer group comparison.
• Prepare portfolio reporting and contribute to quarterly client reviews.

Research & Analytics

• Produce investment research notes and strategy outlook pieces for internal and client use.
• Maintain and enhance internal databases and analytics tools—programming skills (Python, VBA, or similar) are a strong plus.
• Analyze market trends, strategy performance drivers, and industry dynamics to inform allocation decisions.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

• Direct exposure to institutional‑grade alternative investment processes.
• Engagement with top‑tier hedge fund and private debt managers globally.
• A front‑office seat within a respected, entrepreneurial asset management firm.
• Mentorship from experienced investment professionals in a collaborative team.