Aegon Asset Management (‘Aegon AM’) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US$337 billion for a global client-base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.
We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a dedication to responsible investment.
We are an international business: Our 1,160 employees work from 13 offices across Europe, the Americas and Asia.
As portfolio manager you will be part of the Aegon AM Manager and Selection team. This team is responsible for selecting the best investment managers worldwide. The Private Markets team specializes in selecting Private Debt and Private Equity managers. As such, the portfolio managers’ main responsibility will be sourcing, selecting and monitoring Private Market managers.
We are currently looking for a junior portfolio manager, to support the team with these tasks.
Your responsibilities will include:- Assisting other team members with selection and monitoring of Private Debt and Equity managers;
- Contribute to reporting for clients on our Private Markets portfolios;
- Administrative tasks, including tracking the valuations and cash flows of the invested managers;
- Contribute to the integration of ESG and impact themes in the investment process;
- Contribute to the overall manager selection and monitoring process of the team by updating our manager database and other analytical investment tools;
- Develop and improve relationships with other departments within AAM;
Who will be your new colleagues?
The team manages a wide range of investment strategies. The overall Manager and Selection team consists of 15 people divided over three teams (Equity & Fixed Income, Private Markets and Real Estate) and manages over EUR 35 bn in assets. You will become part of the Private Markets team. The team is located in the Netherlands, with the position based in Groningen.
As Portfolio Manager Private Markets we expect you to have a pro-active working approach, a strong drive and sense of responsibility. The investment approach is very team-driven and therefore you must be communicative and a true team player. Furthermore you:
- Have a master’s degree in Economics or comparable and affinity with investment theory;
- Are proficient in Dutch and English;
- Are willing to work in Groningen, as most of the team in based there. There is flexibility to work from home part of the week or occasionally at the head office at Schiphol;
- Have completed the post-graduate course CFA/CAIA or VBA or are willing to complete one of these courses;
- Are accurate, structured and have a well-organized way of working;
- Are outspoken and take ownership;
- Have excellent analytical insight and an eye for detail;
- Good sense of humor
Compensation level depend upon an applicant’s qualifications and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR
A culture that values initiative and continuous improvement.
Plenty of scope and budget for your personal and professional development;
A good pension scheme.
Interested? Apply!
Are you interested in joining our Team? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter. Then make sure you apply immediately! Do you have some more questions? Send an email to Talent Acquisition via [email protected].
Diversity & Inclusion
At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from harnessing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:Aegon Asset Management aims to be an employer of choice in the financial services industry. As a global company, we offer excellent terms of employment, a very diverse and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities.
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What We Do
We help people achieve a lifetime of financial security and to enjoy a meaningful life – both now and in retirement. Not only do we offer products and services to achieve this but we also focus on financial wellbeing. When we talk about financial wellbeing this is how you feel about the control you have over your financial future – and your relationship with money. It’s about focusing on the things that make their life enjoyable and meaningful – both now and in retirement.
We want you to feel confident and empowered when managing your money and know that it’s possible to improve your situation in some way.
Aegon's products and services range from life, critical illness and disability insurance, to pensions, annuities, long-term savings and investments. We also offer mortgages, and car, household and travel insurance in some markets. In the US, we’re known as Transamerica, one of the best-known names in the North American financial services industry. Globally over 22,000 Aegon employees help almost 30 million customers take responsibility for their financial future.
