Associate Director / Manager, Global Asset Allocation & Portfolio Construction, Leading GCC Pen[...]

Delta Executive Search; Les Ulis; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading Pension Fund in France is seeking a senior professional for their Portfolio Construction team. The role involves overseeing asset allocation strategies, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives, and conducting comprehensive portfolio performance analysis. Candidates should possess 10-15 years of experience, with a focus on asset allocation models and risk management. A Master’s degree in Finance, MBA, or CFA designation is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic investment environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years’ experience required, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience developing strategic and tactical asset allocation models.
• Conducting stress testing is a must.

Responsabilités

• Oversee asset allocation strategies and ensure risk management alignment.
• Supervise research on global asset classes and investment opportunities.
• Develop asset allocation models and scenario analyses.
• Coordinate with Investments Risk team on regulatory compliance.
• Integrate asset allocation into the investment portfolio.
• Monitor portfolio performance and provide strategic guidance.
• Review and validate asset allocation reports.
• Assist in presenting insights to leadership and committees.
• Manage and mentor the Asset Allocation Associate.

Connaissances

Strategic asset allocation

Risk management

Data-driven decision making

Supervisory leadership

Formation

Master’s degree in Finance

MBA

CFA designation

Description du poste

Background

Our client, a leading GCC based Pension Fund, is seeking a senior professional to join their Portfolio Construction team.

Reporting to the Head of ALM & Asset Allocation, this individual would be responsible for overseeing asset allocation strategies, ensuring their alignment with long-term investment objectives and risk management frameworks to optimise portfolio performance and pension sustainability.

Role and Responsibilities

• Oversees asset allocation strategies, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives and risk management frameworks
• Supervise research efforts on global asset classes and investment opportunities, ensuring data-driven optimisation of the pension fund’s asset allocation strategy
• Develop and refine asset allocation models and scenario analyses to assess portfolio performance under different economic conditions and market environments
• Coordinate with the Investments Risk team to ensure asset allocation strategies align with the pension fund’s risk tolerance and regulatory requirements
• Work with ADG – Investment and portfolio managers to integrate asset allocation into the broader investment portfolio, ensuring alignment with long-term return objectives
• Supervise portfolio performance monitoring and market condition analysis, providing strategic guidance and recommendations for tactical asset allocation adjustments to optimise returns and manage risk exposure
• Review and validate asset allocation reports, ensuring accuracy and delivering insights on market conditions, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership, investment committees, and the board
• Assist the ALM & Asset Allocation Head in presenting asset allocation insights and recommendations to senior leadership and investment committees, ensuring data-driven decision-making
• Manage and mentor the Asset Allocation Associate, ensuring the execution of asset allocation assessments and development of analytical capabilities

Requirements

• 10 - 15 years’ experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role
• Demonstrated experience in developing strategic and tactical asset allocation models and conducting stress testing
• Master’s degree in Finance, MBA or CFA designation is preferred