Private Assets Distribution Specialist F​/M

Private Assets Distribution Specialist - Netherlands F/M
Business unit
Sales and Distribution - Client Relations

Job title
Private Assets Distribution Specialist - Netherlands F/M

Contract type
Permanent

Candriam is a global multi-specialist asset manager and a recognized pioneer and leader in sustainable investment. For more than 25 years, Candriam has offered innovative and diversified investment solutions across many asset classes including fixed income, equities, absolute return , asset allocation and illiquid assets.

As a Responsible Employer, Equal Employment Opportunity is crucial to Candriam. We are committed to building the best global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We provide an inclusive work environment and support wellbeing and work-life balance.

Mission
As part of Candriam's Global Private Assets Distribution team and embedded within the Dutch Sales team in Amsterdam, the Private Assets Distribution Specialist will play a key role in expanding the distribution of Candriam's private assets offering across client segments in the region.

Combining business development responsibilities and product expertise, the successful candidate will develop client relationships, originate new business opportunities and support fundraising activities in close collaboration with the local Sales team.

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 position will be instrumental in supporting the fundraising ambitions of Candriam's partner boutiques while strengthening Candriam's overall Private Assets footprint in the Netherlands.

Responsabilities
Key responsibilities include :

1. Private Assets Distribution & Relationship Development

Act within the Dutch 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 commercial momentum and build a robust fundraising pipeline, with a focus on Home Boutiques (Andera, Kartesia, Tristan).

Support development of opportunities across wealth and intermediary channels (promotion of semi-liquid range).

Position Candriam and the boutiques as a long-term strategic partner for clients in the region.

Act as a knowledgeable and credible representation of the group’s private assets capabilities.

Drive and coordinate commercial activities: roadshows, events, trainings.

Ensure client needs and specificities in the region are accurately reflected in discussions with boutiques and product teams.

Generate cross-selling opportunities across private assets offering

3. Planning, Reporting, Coordination

Contribute to the private assets sales fundraising roadmap for The Netherlands, including market prioritization and target client definition.

Contribute to internal reporting and management updates on Private Assets distribution activities.

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 the Netherlands 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 Dutch (mandatory).

Fluent English (mandatory).

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Job location
Europe, The Netherlands

Education
3. Master’s Degree I / Bac+4

Minimum level of experience required
6-10 years

Languages

Dutch (C1 - Fluent)

Reference

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