Fund Manager - Investment Office

Fund Manager – Investment Office ING Belgium – Brussels 

[Brussels, Marnix]
[Possibility of 50% work from home on the basis of a team agreement]

[Regular office working hours regime]

Job classification

We redefine banking. What about you?

There has never been a more interesting time to work at ING. We’re on a journey that’s centered around our customers, powered by technology and driven by smart, determined people. Our customers feel our people are empowering them to stay a step ahead in life and in business. We’re proud of that!

Would you like to work for a bank where honesty, integrity and responsibility are valued? Are sustainability, caring for others and thinking ahead part of your DNA? Do you want to make the difference for our customers thanks to our agile way of working? Then read what comes because ING might very well become your future employer.

Your role & work environment

As a Fund Manager, you will be part of the team that manages a growing number of ING proprietary Funds specially designed to answer our client needs. This team is part of the Benelux ING Investment Office, lead by the Chief Investment Officer.

The Benelux Investment Office (IO) creates a coherent global vision on the economic and financial environment and evaluates market risks and opportunities, creating an investment strategy that supports ING Belgium across all segments. In line with risk management and based on client profiles, the IO defines an optimal asset allocation and manages funds specifically dedicated to ING clients.

The Benelux Investment Office team consists of more than 50 specialists in Brussels, Amsterdam and Luxemburg.

Your key responsibilities

Manage proprietary ING Funds with the dedicated team of the Investment Office

• You are managing the equities layer of the fund (total AuM 4 billions) for which you are accountable for the risk/return
• You follow the financial markets and its developments.
• Daily management of several compartments, respecting the investment strategy defined by ING IO Market Leaders, the prospectus guidelines and all regulations (UCITS, etc). You will pay a lot of attention to risk management & compliance (ex-ante, ex-post) and Operational Excellence.
• Close cooperation with all internal & external stakeholders: ISIM, the Management company of ING Group based in Luxembourg, Tribe Investments, internal & external equity research, custody bank, fund administrator, etc.
• Provide all information for reporting, risk management and communication purpose.
• Support all commercial efforts to promote the ING Funds, this internally, but also externally.
• Be an ambassador of the Investment Office Market Leaders !

We look for

A colleague with a talent for taking it on and making it happen, enthusiasm for helping others to be successful and a knack for always being a step ahead. In other words, you strive to bring fresh ideas to life and embrace challenges in a fast changing and complex environment. You are a naturally collaborative person who listens and invests in others to achieve common goals. You love to challenge the status quo and are eager to propose creative solutions to problems.

As an Investment Specialist Funds (Portfolio Manager), you will also need:

• A Master degree in Finances or Economics and/or equivalent through experience;
• You have deep knowledge and experience in Investments (mutual funds & sicavs), Fund management or portfolio management
• You are driven by Operational Excellence and are customer focused
• You have a proven track record in a similar role
• A good knowledge of English, Dutch and French
• An excellent knowledge of Information Data providers (Bloomberg, Thompson Reuters, Morningstar, Sustainalytics), Portfolio Management Systems, Excel or other financial software.
• Excellent organization and coordination skills: you assure that things go smoothly and “First Time Right”;
• You love collaborating with different people but are also able to function autonomously.
• You take initiative and make things happen thanks to your problem solving skills & ‘can-do’ attitude, quickly & accurately.
• Communication skills
• Analytical mindset
• Stress resistant
• Qualification like CFA, CEFA is a plus
• Proven track record (risk/return)

We offer you 

A brand new position in a bank empowering people to develop their skills and an exciting challenge for people with an entrepreneurial attitude.

The possibility to develop your skills thanks the international contacts, and our knowledge sharing culture.