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European Sustainable Equity Portfolio Manager

Ref: 78595

  • Highly competitive
  • 08 Nov 2024
  • Dublin (Central)
  • Permanent

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Job Title

European Sustainable Equity Portfolio Manager

About the Company

Brightwater Executive is delighted to be engaged by our client, a leading global investment manager with 1.5+ trillion euros in assets across multiple asset classes.

With market experts in 30+ countries, they offer innovative investment strategies and solutions tailored to the needs, goals, and risk profiles of their retail, institutional, and corporate clients. 
 

Who are they looking for

They are seeking an portfolio manager experienced in European Equities. The ideal candidate will manage or co-manage a strategy within a dedicated team. This role requires a strong understanding of active management and a commitment to integrating ESG factors into investment decisions.

The successful candidate will join a team of seven professionals and report to the team lead. The team is part of a larger Equity Business Line, with over 70 professionals globally. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player, eager to work with colleagues within the team, the broader business line, and other parts of the organization.

Why is the role important to them?

The team is a key part of the Equity Business Line, sharing a strong commitment to fundamental, bottom-up investment philosophies. They utilize both internal fundamental research and ESG research to inform their investment decisions. The team is experiencing rapid growth, providing clients with a compelling equity offering that incorporates a robust ESG framework.

hey offer both European and Global strategies, with a focus on attracting both retail and institutional clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Portfolio management role on European Equity ESG fund
  • Joining the Equity Solution team, with strong equity background, and ability to combine macroeconomic and ESG criteria into the bottom-up investment process
  • Actively share investment ideas, research, market views etc. with colleagues, contribute to the team internal Investment case database
  • Select equities according to valuation framework, risk-return perspective and input from sector analyst
  • Actively engage in the discussion and the decision process, both internally (within the business line and within company) and externally (with companies, analysts, specialists…)
  • Make the relevant buy or sell decisions
  • Produce and share investment cases
  • Study and use quantitative tools to optimize the portfolio allocation and monitor risk
  • Develop and maintain risk control within the area
  • Collaborate with communication and marketing, both internal and external, to support asset-gathering effort as required.
  • Perform activity in a legal and compliant manner

What they value for the role

  • Team spirit and ability to work in a cross-border team and matrix organization
  • Good Communication: written and oral
  • A demonstrated interest in equity
  • Curiosity and rigor to apply to investment process
  • Being proactive and take initiatives in the best interest of the entire Equity Business Line
  • Ability to take and to control risk (risk allocation, Risk Budgeting & portfolio construction)
  • Networking external/internal (also multi-location)
  • Openness to changes and to challenges

Experience/Requirements

  • Educational background: (relevant degree at BSc or MSc level) 
  • Experience required:  minimum 5  years’ experience in a similar role
  • CFA designation would be a plus

Remuneration Package

Highly competitive compensation package with flexible working arrangements.

Contact

For further information on this European Sustainable Equity Portfolio Manager role, contact Estelle Davis at Brightwater Executive on + 353 1 5927 844 or click below to apply.


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