Head of Asset Allocation – Public Markets
5 days ago
Paris
Head of Asset Allocation – Public Markets Location: Paris, France Firm: Leading Global Investment Institution The firm is seeking an accomplished and visionary investment leader to head its Public Markets and Asset Allocation activities in Paris. This is a strategic and high-impact leadership role, responsible for shaping the firm’s global public-markets investment philosophy, asset allocation frameworks, and manager selection strategy. The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to the CIO and play a key role in driving long-term investment outcomes across public markets portfolios, advising on multi-asset construction, strategic portfolio positioning, and risk governance. Key Responsibilities • Strategic Leadership: Define and lead the firm’s global public-markets investment strategy, covering equities, fixed income, and liquid alternatives., • Portfolio Construction: Develop and oversee strategic and tactical asset allocation frameworks across multi-asset portfolios, optimizing return and risk-adjusted performance., • Manager Selection & Oversight: Drive external fund manager selection, due diligence, and performance monitoring across regions and asset classes., • CIO Partnership: Advise the CIO and Investment Committee on macroeconomic outlook, market dynamics, and investment positioning., • Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of investment professionals, fostering analytical excellence and innovation., • ESG Integration: Embed ESG and sustainability principles into all stages of portfolio construction and manager evaluation., • Innovation & Technology: Champion the use of data analytics, AI-driven investment tools, and digital solutions to enhance research, risk modelling, and decision-making., • Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the firm’s investment strategy to internal and external stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships with partners, consultants, and regulators. Candidate Profile • 14–18 years of progressive experience in asset allocation, public-markets strategy, or multi-asset portfolio management, ideally within a leading global asset manager, insurer, sovereign wealth fund, or pension platform., • Proven track record in strategic asset allocation design, fund manager selection, and institutional portfolio construction., • Deep understanding of macro, risk, and market dynamics and the ability to translate insights into actionable investment strategies., • Demonstrated team leadership, influencing, and communication skills with credibility at CIO and board level., • Strong technical background with experience in quantitative research, risk frameworks, and capital market assumptions., • Commitment to sustainability, responsible investing, and ESG integration., • Advanced degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or engineering; CFA or equivalent qualification preferred., • Fluency in English and French; additional languages are an asset.