Head of the CIO Office for Western Europe

Job Title

• Head of the CIO Office for Western Europe

Location and Type of Employment

• Luxembourg
• Full-time

Tasks

• Lead and mentor a team of portfolio managers, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring the seamless execution of investment strategies across the desk
• Take responsibility for general team management and human resources matters, including workforce allocation, recruitment, performance evaluations, and professional development
• Represent the Bank at public speaking engagements and industry events in Luxembourg, strengthening its market presence and increasing its visibility among clients, prospects, and key stakeholders
• Drive asset growth and enhance profitability by leading sales pitches, maintaining a strong commercial focus, and providing exceptional client service
• Oversee the implementation of investment strategies, ensuring efficient asset allocation that aligns with clients' investment objectives, risk tolerance, time horizon, and market conditions
• Regularly review and analyze the team's portfolio performance, providing detailed and consolidated reports to senior management, clients, and internal stakeholders
• Stay up to date on macroeconomic developments, economic trends, and regulatory changes, and use this knowledge to inform strategic decisions and guide the team
• Communicate effectively with clients, relationship managers, and senior stakeholders to provide high-level guidance on investment or strategic matters
• Ensure that the team complies with relevant laws, regulations, and Bank policies, promoting a culture of strict adherence to internal and external guidelines
• Work closely with other departments, such as Risk Management, IF, and Client Service, to ensure the integrated and effective execution of the Bank's investment strategies
• Oversee the department's budget, including resource allocation and cost control

Requirements

• Proven leadership and team management experience, with a track record of successfully mentoring and developing investment professionals
• Extensive experience in successfully presenting proposals to ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs)
• Extensive experience in investment management, portfolio management, or a related field, with a proven track record of achieving investment objectives and minimizing risk
• Continuous and timely market research and monitoring
• Strategic and inquisitive mindset
• Solid expertise in a high-growth area of the CIO's portfolio (e.g., credit or equities)
• Highly proficient in English; proficiency in additional languages, such as French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Danish, and German, is a plus