ATHORA - Investment Analyst M/F/X

Your responsibilities

As an investment analyst, you will support the investment function with tasks such as:

• Preparing investment analyses, recommendations, and presentations for management, the Asset-Liability Committee (ALCO), and other high-level stakeholders.
• Monitoring portfolio performance, exposures, risk metrics, and compliance with approved investment mandates and strategic asset allocation.
• Supporting portfolio construction activities, strategic asset allocation reviews, scenario analyses, and other investment-related projects.
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative due diligence on investment funds, investment strategies, and external asset managers.
• Monitoring financial markets, economic trends, and investment opportunities, and translating findings into relevant investment insights and recommendations.
• Contributing to the evaluation, monitoring, and performance review of investments in private markets, including private credit, private equity, infrastructure, and real assets.
• Supporting Asset-Liability Management (ALM) analyses to ensure alignment between investment strategy and insurance liabilities.
• Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, including risk management, finance, actuarial, legal, and operations teams.
• Maintaining effective relationships with external asset managers, investment funds, advisors, and other market participants.
• Optimizing investment processes, reporting frameworks, and analytical tools through the use of technology and data-driven solutions.

Your profile

• You hold a master's degree in economics, finance, business administration, investment management, or a related field.
• You have 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in investment banking, institutional investment, portfolio management, or a related environment.
• You have a solid understanding of financial markets, investment products, and derivatives.
• You are proficient in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Dutch and/or French is an asset.
• You are comfortable using Bloomberg and/or other financial market databases to analyze market developments and are able to translate complex financial analyses into clear, actionable recommendations.
• You have a strong interest in Asset-Liability Management (ALM) and/or investments in private markets, including private credit, private equity, infrastructure, and real assets.
• You are analytical, structured, and detail-oriented, with sound judgment and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• You possess excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• You are able to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including Apollo Global Asset Management (Athora's strategic asset management partner).
• You are committed to continuous professional development and are eager to deepen your investment expertise.
• You hold, or are willing to obtain, a relevant professional qualification such as CFA, CAIA, VBA, or an equivalent certification.

Good reasons to join us

• A permanent employment contract.
• A human-sized company within a dynamic group where you can quickly make an impact.
• Accessible management that is close to the staff and a pleasant working environment.
• Numerous development opportunities, notably through our Athora Academy.
• A work-life balance with generous leave (at least 39 days per year), flexible working hours, and up to 3 days of teleworking per week.
• An attractive salary package as well as various extra-legal benefits.
• Modern and bright offices conducive to collaboration.
• A central location in the Porte de Namur district, accessible by train and public transport, with parking facilities available if necessary.