Head Of Investment Management, Saint-Gilles

The role of Head of Investment Management is an opportunity to join a dynamic portfolio management environment in Brussels, focused on the long-term management of pension fund and insurance assets. This position offers exposure to a broad range of asset classes, strategic investment decisions, and close interaction with senior stakeholders in a highly regulated institutional setting.

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible. The Head of Investment Management will play a key role in shaping investment strategy, optimizing portfolios, and contributing to high-level financial decision-making within a collaborative and expert-driven environment.Your responsibilities as Head of Investment Management: You are responsible for leading a 4-person team, ensuring the delivery of departmental outputs, actively driving initiatives and proposals, and representing the company in joint investment committees, Boards of Directors, and other governance bodiesYou report directly to the CFO and independently manage investment files across multiple areas of expertise You develop strong expertise in one or more asset classes and quickly identify key drivers of new investment opportunities You analyse portfolio composition and performance, and propose optimization or diversification strategies where relevantYou integrate regulatory, accounting, and tax considerations into investment decisions when required You prepare detailed investment reports and presentations for investment committees and boards You negotiate fee structures with financial institutions to improve cost efficiency You support the CFO in representing investment matters to internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and governance bodiesYou foster collaboration across teams and contribute to cross-functional initiatives You build strong partnerships with internal teams to ensure aligned investment execution You also support the CFO on ad hoc topics related to accounting, budgeting, and business model analysis of managed entitiesAbout the candidate: You hold a university degree in economics, finance, or engineering, with CFA or CAIA considered a strong asset You bring at least 8 years of experience in portfolio management or financial analysis within institutional environments You have solid expertise in fund selection, portfolio construction, and regulatory/tax frameworks; ALM experience is an advantageYou adopt a long-term investment perspective and demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative thinking You have experience in insurance, asset management, or institutional investing environments You communicate fluently in French or Dutch, with strong command of the other national language, and are comfortable in EnglishYou are able to present financial topics clearly to different audiences, both written and orally You are proficient with Microsoft Office, Bloomberg, and open to learning new tools and systems You combine autonomy and hands-on execution with strong teamwork skills and a pragmatic, well-structured approach.You are comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously and handle negotiations with confidence and assertiveness You operate with a strong ethical mindset and respect governance standards The offer: A competitive compensation package aligned with experience, complemented by extra-legal benefits such as meal vouchers, group and hospital insurance, mobility allowance, and phone/internet budgetA hybrid working model with approximately two office days per week A central office location in Brussels, easily accessible by public transport A collaborative environment working closely with experts on high-impact investment topics Opportunities to broaden technical expertise and develop professionally in a stimulating institutional settingA strong focus on work-life balance within a flexible and supportive framework The Head of Investment Management role offers a unique opportunity to directly influence long-term pension and insurance investment strategies, with strong exposure to institutional asset management and strategic decision-making.The position combines autonomy, broad responsibility, strategic vision, and close collaboration within a flat and agile structure, where each contribution has a visible impact. xjsrcvq It is an ideal opportunity for a senior investment professional looking to grow in a flexible environment that values expertise, leadership, work-life balance, and meaningful long-term investment impact.Universities, Expertise, Assertiveness, Presentations, Execution, Governance, Tax, Budget Process, Frameworks, Delivery, Driving, Strategies, Practicality, Economy, Asset Management, Asset, Finance, Negotiation, Accounting, Pragmatism, Engineering, Communication, Optimization, New Tools, Committees, CFA, Investment, Insurance, Negotiation, Diversification, Cost Optimisation, MS Office Suite, Leadership, Construction, Investing, Composition, Financial analysis