We are seeking a highly analytical, proactive, and forward-thinking Equity Fund Manager to join our investment team. In this role, you will be directly responsible for alpha generation, constructing robust equity portfolios, and conducting rigorous fundamental research. The ideal candidate will leverage an extensive understanding of both global macro dynamics and Borsa Istanbul (BIST) market structures to execute high-conviction investment ideas within a disciplined risk framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Portfolio Construction & Management: Actively manage equity funds to consistently outperform benchmarks and peer groups.
- Investment Strategy & Idea Generation: Formulate and execute actionable, data-driven investment ideas by combining top-down macroeconomic views with bottom-up equity research.
- Fundamental Research: Build and update comprehensive financial models (DCF, multiples), conducting thorough qualitative business analysis and corporate governance assessments of listed companies.
- Company Engagement: Maintain active professional dialogues with corporate management teams, industry experts, and sell-side analysts to deepen institutional insights.
- Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure all portfolio transactions strictly adhere to internal risk parameters, client mandates, investment committee guidelines, and CMB regulations.
- Market Monitoring: Continuously track global asset classes, monetary policies, and local capital flows to dynamically position equity portfolios under changing market conditions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience & Education
- 5 to 10 years of professional experience directly within equity portfolio management, buy-side equity research, or top-tier sell-side equity research.
- Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university
- Advanced degree (Master’s/MBA) or progress toward/completion of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation is highly preferred.
Licenses & Regulatory Compliance
- CMB (SPK) Advanced Level 3 License is mandatory; Derivatives License (Türev Araçlar) is strongly preferred.
Technical & Analytical Skills
- Exceptional financial analysis skills, including advanced financial modeling, corporate valuation techniques, and an excellent grasp of accounting standards.
- Proficiency in financial data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Matriks etc).
- Excellent use of MS Office applications
Soft Skills & Core Competencies
- Analytical mindset with an innate intellectual curiosity and a highly structured approach to problem-solving.
- Resilience and stress management to thrive under tight deadlines and navigate volatile market environments smoothly.
- High ethical standards, professional integrity, and a disciplined investment philosophy aligned with institutional fiduciary duties.
- Self-motivated, diligent, creative, and capable of working seamlessly within a collaborative team environment.
Language & Communication
- Proficiency in English (both written and spoken) is required for seamless collaboration within the international network of BNP Paribas.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills to effectively pitch investment theses to internal committees and external stakeholders.