ABOUT CFM
Founded in 1991, we are a global quantitative and systematic asset management firm applying a scientific approach to finance to develop alternative investment strategies that create value for our clients.
We value innovation, dedication, collaboration, and the ability to make an impact. Together, we create a stimulating environment for talented and passionate experts in research, technology, and business to explore new ideas and challenge existing assumptions.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The strategy of CFM's Operations team is to deliver a high-quality service for trade processing as well as investor support. It also has a role in limiting operational risk. Key areas of focus of the team include improving time to market for new developments, reduction of exceptions through workflow design an automation, optimising cost of trading and financing, providing valuation services, and managing cash and collateral flows.
Our Operations Department, of more than 20 people, takes a central part in CFM development.
Clearly driven by the will to bring value to our client and distribution networks, we work along with them since Fund structuration until final set up of solution for treasury Optimization.
Working closely with other CFM Teams (Business Development, Research, Trading, …) and with external Stake Holders (Prime Brokers, Counterparties, …), we take great care to provide client with the best and optimized financial and operational solution, while constantly enhancing both internal tools and processes.
Engaged in an increasing number of topics, the Treasury & Investor Services desk needs to strengthen to support numerous new projects, assist Research, and support the general scaling up of the firm.
You will be in charge of the following missions:
- Manage activities related to Collateral Management in collaboration with our Counterparties
- Optimize free cash return, using a wide range of financing products
- Suggest operational enhancements improvements and new investment vehicles
- Identify and articulate needs for our cash optimization tool, and lead transformation projects to address them (launching a fund, integrating a new counterparty or asset class into the processes, etc.)
- Contribute to increasing the automation level of our investment processes and controls
- Monitor market trends in Treasury activities with our counterparties
SKILLSET REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking highly motivated, inquiring individuals who are able to work as part of a team, are endowed with a strong sense of autonomy and a capacity to communicate and are open to change, and have:
- Engineering degree / Master’s (BAC + 5)
- Experience in financial markets (Asset Management, Custodian, Prime Broker, Consulting Firm, etc.)
- Mastery of the various components of the Asset Management value chain
- Knowledge of fixed income instruments (lifecycle, trading, valuation, etc.) and collateral management (bilateral and/or regulated under UMR)
- Proficient in both French and English at a professional level
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT
We are continuously striving to be an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit any discrimination based on sex, disability, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, or religion. We believe that our diversity, breadth of experience, and multiple points of view are among the leading factors in our success.
CFM is a signatory of the Women Empowerment Principles.
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