Private Assets Distribution Specialist - Germany & Austria F/M - Candriam

A distinctive feature of the role is the close collaboration with Candriam's specialist private assets investment partners (Tristan Capital, Kartesia, Andera Partners) representing their investment capabilities across Real Estate, Private Debt, and Private Equity

The role will act as the local Private Assets expert, helping position Candriam and its partner boutiques as leading providers of private market investment solutions, and supporting their international distribution strategy in Germany and Austria.

Responsabilities

Key responsibilities include :

1. Private Assets Distribution & Relationship Development

• Act within the German sales team as a dedicated Private Assets distribution specialist.
• Originate and contribute to opening long-term relationships with a focus on institutional investors, including pension funds, insurance companies, family offices, sovereign entities, foundations, consultants.
• Leverage an existing institutional network to generate fundraising opportunities and build a robust commercial pipeline.
• Support the distribution of Candriam's private assets offering, with a particular focus on strategies managed by its specialist investment partners, including Andera Partners, Kartesia and Tristan Capital Partners.Support development of opportunities across wealth and intermediary channels (promotion of semi- liquid range).
• Position Candriam and its specialized investment boutiques as a long-term strategic partner for clients in the region.

2. Product & Boutiques

• Act as a knowledgeable and credible representation of the group's private assets capabilities.
• Support client meetings, due diligence sessions and fundraising discussions alongside local sales teams.
• Drive and coordinate commercial activities: roadshows, events, trainings.

Profile

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in asset management, with a strong track record in institutional private assets sales or business development.
• Demonstrated success in originating and developing institutional client relationships within private assets.
• Existing network of investor relationships in Germany; Austria in addition is an advantage.
• Strong expertise in private assets investment strategies and products (private equity, private debt, real assets).
• Experience working with institutional investors and a strong understanding of their investment and due diligence processes.

Exposure to wealth or intermediary distribution channels is considered an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of private markets products and fundraising processes.
• Excellent commercial, presentation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to explain complex investment strategies in a clear and compelling manner.

Behavioural Skills

• Entrepreneurial and business development-oriented mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• Collaborative team player, able to operate effectively in a matrix multi-boutique organization.
• High degree of autonomy, ownership and accountability.

Language Skills

• Native or fluent German (mandatory).
• Fluent English (mandatory).

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Position location Job location Europe, Germany

City Frankfurt

Candidate criteria Education 4. Master's Degree II / Bac+5

Minimum level of experience required 6-10 years

Languages

• German (C1 - Fluent)
• English (C1 - Fluent)

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