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Job Description

Join a dynamic team that sits at the very heart of our clients' portfolios. We are responsible for performance and risk alignment: every day we actively steer client and fund portfolios in perfect sync with their signed investment mandates.Through precise trading across asset classes (equity, fixed-income and alternative funds), derivatives, and FX forwards, we neutralize currency risk, optimize cash positions, and seize tactical opportunities.

On top of that, we proactively manage cash flows, monitor and rebalance exposures for the General Account, Aegon group entities, fiduciary and non-fiduciary clients, and our multi-manager funds. From executing FX overlays to ensuring flawless cash monitoring and investment routing, we keep everything running smoothly.We also play a key role in managing illiquid commitments (private equity, real estate, infrastructure), making sure capital calls, distributions and overall exposure stay on track.In short: if it affects the actual composition, risk profile or performance of a portfolio, it runs through our hands. The is portfolio-implementation engine never stands still, and that's exactly what makes it exciting.

Primary Tasks

• Monitoring Client Mandates and initiate fund of fund trades in line with the relevant mandates
• Cash Management in line with relevant mandates
• Create derivative transactions in line with relevant mandates
• Monitoring Investment Funds
• FX hedging for relevant funds and client portfolios
• Assist in setting up legal and / or operational documentation (a.o. BPD's / ISDA's)
• Assist in product development initiatives (create / change products / transitions)

You put the customer first in every decision and deliver precise, high-quality work according to agreed standards. Curious and intellectually brave, you challenge the status quo, ask tough questions, dig deep into issues, and untangle complexity to find pragmatic solutions. You communicate clearly and adapt to your audience, set ambitious yet realistic goals, and simply get things done.You're a true team player: you put the team's success first, proactively help colleagues, seek their input, and build strong relationships across the organization, always with responsibility under pressure and has a positive attitude.

Hard skills & background:

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics or Quantitative field
• Solid knowledge of the generic investment management process
• Willingness to start the CFA program
• Good sense of humor

What We Offer

• Compensation level depend upon an applicant's qualifications and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR
• A collaborative, learning-focused environment
• A culture that values initiative and continuous improvement.
• Plenty of scope and budget for your personal and professional development
• A minimum of 27 holiday days
• Reimbursement of your travel expenses
• A good pension scheme

Aegon Asset Management

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $337 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.

We are an international business: Our 1,160 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

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Are you interested in joining our Team? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter. Then make sure you apply now!

Diversity & Inclusion

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm - we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from harnessing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Aegon Asset Management aims to be an employer of choice in the financial services industry. As a global company, we offer excellent terms of employment, a very diverse and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities.