Head of Investment Management

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. 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 bodies
• You 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 relevant
• You 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 bodies
• You 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 entities

About 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 advantage
• You 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 English
• You 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 budget
• A 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 setting
• A 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.
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.

Robert Walters Belgium is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.