Recruitment in fund management requires a wide range of skills across various areas of expertise. While the profession remains relatively inaccessible to beginners, it is a very rewarding career. Vauban Executive Search supports high-caliber candidates in their career development.
The right profile in fund management
Fund management involves managing specific assets, in this case real estate. These are therefore tangible assets, unlike the securities and funds typically traded in financial markets.
Candidates for fund management positions must demonstrate a diverse skill set relevant to the profession. First and foremost, a degree from a civil engineering school is essential, complemented by a specialized master's degree in asset management. Fund management demands mastery of financial techniques, as well as expertise in legal, tax, architectural, design, and environmental fields. Students aiming for real estate fund management should therefore be proactive in expanding their knowledge whenever possible. Other essential personal qualities include analytical skills, a strong sense of risk, and a commitment to responsible investment decisions. Finally, the fund manager profession also requires excellent English proficiency, as it is the language of business.
Getting a job in fund management
It's not easy for a beginner, even one from a top university, to find a permanent contract. Fund management recruitment favors candidates with at least some initial experience in real estate. Junior candidates must therefore remain persistent, as the desired position is often only filled after dozens of applications have been submitted. However, fund management remains an attractive career. Highly lucrative, it offers both rapid and substantial career advancement. Compensation includes gross salary, bonuses, profit-sharing, and employee stock ownership plans. It ranges from approximately €40,000 to over €75,000 for a senior manager.
Fortunately, recruitment in fund management has remained relatively open thanks to the increasing complexity of real estate management, which requires the addition of new specializations. Moreover, the crisis has had little impact on the sector.
Recruitment opportunities with Vauban Executive Search
Vauban selects the best candidates for fund management recruitment, serving clients such as asset and/or fund management companies, real estate developers, institutional and private investors, and real estate services and consulting firms. Our consultants and research associates are specialists in the sector.
In fund management recruitment , we begin by studying the recruiting company's environment to clearly define the ideal candidate profile. We then propose targeted opportunities, carefully selected to match your qualifications. An interview with the recruiting company will assess your skills. Following a successful outcome, we will assist you with the formalities of leaving your current position. Vauban Executive Search will also support you during your probationary period to ensure a smooth integration into your new work environment. Therefore, our role extends beyond fund management recruitment to encompass your new position, ensuring a successful onboarding.
