European SRI Portfolio Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

Founded in 2001, Sycomore Asset Management is one of the leading SRI asset management companies in France.

Sycomore AM is recognized for its expertise and performance in the management of European equities, for its leadership in Sustainable & Responsible Investment, and for its focus on Human Capital.

Sycomore AM manages more than € 6.3 billion of assets through funds and mandates. Our approach is non-benchmarked and relies on fundamental analysis. The analysis of the companies in which we invest is entirely driven by our internal teams, and a particularly rigorous investment process.

Sycomore AM is ranked among the SMEs in France where it is great to work (Labels "Great Place to Work 2018" and "Happy @ Work 2019").

As part of its development, Sycomore AM is seeking a European SRI Portfolio Manager to co-manage its multi-thematic SRI fund range.

Job Description

Your main mission will be to co-manage a range of European all caps multi-thematic SRI fund and mandates and to contribute transversally to generate investment ideas in Europe, with a strong large caps, quality and growth focus.

You will also contribute transversally to generating European investment ideas for other thematic and SRI funds, and produce sectoral research.

You will work as a team with a Co- Fund Manager 

SKILLS

·         Financial modelling. You have worked as an analyst and/or fund manager for at least 10 years and undertake your own stock research, analysis and valuation.

·         European focus. You have a strong understanding of the European listed equities space (preferably ex-France).You know Europe well, and have already developed a local network allowing you to advance effectively in your research and analysis of companies.

·         ESG conviction. As a Fundamental Analyst and/or Fund Manager you have consistently looked at ESG issues and are convinced deep ESG integration is the only way forward. You are particularly passionate about running a multi-thematic SRI fund.

·         English mastery. You have previous work experience in English and are perfectly fluent in both oral and written English. You speak and write perfect English (French is also a plus)

·         Financial markets. You have a deep understanding of financial markets and international political economy.

 

 

Qualifications

You are passionate about your job as a Fund Manager. You are curious, enthusiastic, and a generator of investment ideas.

You are used to and enjoy working in a team, sharing views, debating and passing on your knowledge. You are convinced that cognitive diversity in a team is a strong asset.

You like to go in the field and are available to travel abroad.

You value sustainability and subscribe to Sycomore’s mission: "We invest to build a more sustainable and inclusive economy, and generate positive impacts for all of our stakeholders. Our mission: make investment more human."

Additional Information

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You can expect us to review your application within 4 weeks. 

If your application and profile fit our requirements, we will invite you to a face-to-face interview at our offices.