Senior Pension Fund Investment Manager
OECD
- Paris
- Contrat
- Temps-plein
- Conduct comprehensive analysis and management of fund portfolios, including market research, assessment of potential asset classes, and their suitability within portfolio contexts.
- Collaborate with the Funds' actuaries to conduct periodic asset-liability studies, reviewing liability-related objectives, asset allocations, and providing long-term return and risk projections, along with corresponding recommendations.
- Evaluate financial and operationsl risks associated with the funds and propose appropriate risk management strategies.
- Prepare investment analyses and related proposals, offering specializedadvice and recommendations to the different governing committees of the Funds in order to facilitate well-informed decision-making.
- Summarize proceedings from management and governing committee meetings in concise and comprehensive documents.
- Stay updated on economic and financial market developments to inform decision-making processes effectively.
- Prepare and conduct calls for tender for the selection of providers, from initial (quantitative and qualitative) screening to final scoring assessment and recommendation to the Management Board.
- Negotiate contract / terms ,contribute to the due diligence of legal agreements, and ensure proper execution with the back-office
- Interact with and monitor the different service providers, notably asset managers and consultants.
- Develop and maintain a professional network of investment experts, financial service providers and peers.
- Review and validate the performance figures prepared by the external performance reporting provider. Contribute to the enhancement and development of performance monitoring files and risk management dashboard
- Prepare presentation-ready performance reports for the Funds' governing committees and management.
- Assess and enhance the performance of fellow Analysts within the Unit by conducting thorough reviews and proposing constructive enhancements.
- Oversees the operations team, including reviewing and validating investment, transfer and rebalancing operations, making sure that trades are done in an efficient manner.
- Advanced university degree in Economics, Mathematics, Finance or a related discipline. CFA charter and / or related certificates (CIIA, CAIA) will be preferred.
- At least seven years' experience in an asset management company, pension fund or investment consultancy firm analysing investments across a wide range of asset classes, including fixed-income and public equities in developed and emerging markets, and also preferably other alternative asset classes, such as real estate,infrastructure and private equity. A thorough understanding of issues of good governance and responsible investing is also expected.
- Experience in asset allocation and portfolio construction
- Experience in formulating and presenting investment proposals, in writing and orally.
- Experience in mutual fund selection and thorough monitoring.
- Knowledge and experience with UCITS and the AIFMD.
- Excellent knowledge of portfolio management models and statistical analysis related to portfolio construction and risk management is required.
- Excellent knowledge of performance measures and best practices (GIPS standard) is required.
- Knowledge of pension funds is desirable.
- Ability to suggest continuous process improvements and innovation in the field of investments and pension funds.
- Very good command of office automation and software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and web tools.
- Knowledge of Morningstar Direct, Refinitiv Eikon, or Bloomberg.
- Knowledge of data management tools (e.g PowerBI) or coding skills would be an asset (e.g. Python, R).
- OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 2); Enable People (Level 2); Ethics and Integrity (Level 3); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 3); Achieve Results (Level 3); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
- There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
- To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to
- Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.
- Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 4 June 2024.
- Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 8,984.43 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
- Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.