Fund manager recruitment

Located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, Vauban Executive Search is a leading recruitment firm specializing in investment, real estate, and finance. As a human-sized company, we recruit senior executives for a select group of clients, both in France and internationally. Our recruitment methods combine direct headhunting with a mastery of the latest search tools. Transparency, high standards, efficiency, and expertise are the guarantees we offer our clients, and we are committed to providing you with personalized support throughout the entire fund manager recruitment .

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The role of the fund manager

A fund manager is a fund manager or "asset manager." Unlike a private banker who builds client portfolios based on their expectations, risk tolerance, and investment objectives, a fund manager manages the portfolio of a fund, typically a UCITS (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities, SICAVs, FCPs, etc.) . They have a specific investment universe and a defined strategy, where their role is to select the best stocks or bonds to achieve the fund's performance and risk objectives .
They determine which investments to make based on numerous parameters such as interest rates and stock prices. The invested funds must generate returns, and to achieve this, the fund manager must have an in-depth knowledge of the markets. Every day, they read the news, stay informed, analyze market trends, and adapt their strategy in real time according to the established objectives, all while taking into account the risks associated with each investment. Sometimes, he is also required to perform this work for companies other than his own. He must then adapt to different constraints, needs, and dynamics. Furthermore, he coordinates each of his operations with the companies' management.

His profile

The fund manager typically holds a Master's degree (or equivalent) in banking, finance, financial engineering , or business with a specialization in finance . In other words, they are a finance expert with in-depth knowledge of the markets they operate in. In addition to their academic qualifications, they will be required to have substantial experience as a financial analyst – three to five years is the minimum requirement .

Professional and personal qualities

fund manager must process daily is considerable. Therefore, they must possess strong assimilation, analytical, and synthesis skills . Diligent, curious, and meticulous , they must be rigorous in ensuring the smooth execution of each of their operations. The world of finance is complex, and, knowing this, a fund manager must be humble, prudent, and above all, never let doubt or panic overwhelm them. Indeed, observing the daily performance of their portfolio can quickly become anxiety-inducing if the fund manager is unable to manage their stress. In the event of unforeseen circumstances or errors, they must remain calm, take a step back, and refocus on their long-term objectives in order to correct their course as effectively as possible. Finally, the profession of fund manager demands exceptional adaptability, both for reacting to market fluctuations and for developing investment plans for third-party companies. And, for this, the manager has the necessary empathy to understand the requests of his interlocutors and propose the right strategy to them.

Our commitments

Like the candidates we recruit, at Vauban Executive Search , we make it a point of honor to understand your needs and requirements before embarking on our headhunting mission. We then approach candidates and conduct interviews during which we assess their professional and personal qualities through tests and role-playing exercises. Their professional references will also be checked with their consent, and following this stage, you will receive an oral report. Throughout the recruitment process, we will act as intermediaries between you and the candidates, providing each with the most appropriate guidance while taking everyone's needs into account. We will also assist you in negotiating the terms of the contract, and our collaboration will not end once it is signed. Indeed, we will continue to support you throughout the probationary period and work with you to ensure that your new fund manager is as smooth as possible.