Senior Investment Director

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a Private Client Investment Managing Director to enhance their Private Client Practice in French-speaking Europe. The role involves managing client relationships, developing investment strategies, and expanding the firm's network. Ideal candidates will have strong investment experience, excellent communication skills in English and French, and a robust network within the family office community.

Qualifications

• Investment experience from a reputable firm or family office.
• Strong network within the family office community.

Responsibilities

• Expand network within private client and institutional investor communities.
• Oversee selection and evaluation of investment managers.
• Formulate investment policies and asset allocations.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Education

BA/BS

MBA

CFA

Job description

The Private Client Investment Managing Director is a key leadership role within Cambridge Associates’ expanding Private Client Practice, focusing on developing private client and institutional business in French-speaking Europe.

Investment Directors in this practice serve high-net-worth families, advising on taxable and charitable assets. Our clients' assets range from approximately $1 million to over $10 billion across more than 35 countries. The Director collaborates with colleagues to help clients achieve investment goals and improve portfolio performance. This role involves leading client relationships (discretionary and non-discretionary), engaging with decision-makers, and overseeing investment strategies, asset allocations, manager selection, and performance monitoring. Additionally, the Director manages and develops the investment team.

Beyond managing existing clients, the Director partners with Global Client Solutions and leadership to acquire new private client relationships through networking, referrals, and presentations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expand Cambridge Associates' network within the private client and institutional investor communities in French-speaking Europe.
• Represent the firm at conferences and marketing events.
• Collaborate with marketing to enhance brand presence in Europe.
• Lead portfolio development to meet client objectives.
• Oversee selection and evaluation of investment managers across asset classes, including equities, hedge funds, real estate, private equity, and more.
• Analyze financial data and advise clients accordingly.
• Build and maintain client and advisor relationships.
• Formulate investment policies and asset allocations for complex structures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS required; MBA or CFA preferred.
• Investment experience from a reputable firm, institutional investor, or family office.
• Strong network within the family office community.
• Excellent communication skills in English and French.
• Ability to speak at industry conferences.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.

Note: Employees must disclose any potential conflicts with the firm’s policies regarding industry involvement and roles in client organizations, prior to application.