Credit Portfolio Manager at NN

As a Credit Portfolio Manager at Nationale-Nederlanden (NN), you will be part of the Public Markets team within the largest insurance company and leading asset owner in the Benelux region. You will be responsible for our fixed-income portfolio and contribute to making NN's operating capital more sustainable. With your excellent relationship-building skills, you will manage one major external asset manager and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders, ensuring we focus on what truly matters to our customers.

In this role, you will manage a broad range of fixed income asset categories and support the delivery of sustainable returns from our externally managed mandates. Given the recent developments in our asset management activities, we are looking for someone with excellent relationship management skills and the ability to critically evaluate both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of external managers. Furthermore, you will play a key role in reviewing processes and analysing the performance and philosophies of various mandates. You are taking responsibility for the operating capital generation of the General Account, providing insights into market developments and identify new opportunities within the Public Markets universe and participate in investment meetings with internal and external stakeholders. And not the least you are contributing to the further integration of ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) into the investment process.

NN invests in an inclusive, inspiring work environment, as well as in the skills and competencies needed for the future. Our employee benefits are designed to meet current and future needs, enabling you to get the best out of yourself. We offer:

• Salary between €5,765 - €8,236 based on 36 hours working week, depending on your knowledge and experience
• A 13th-month bonus and holiday allowance paid with your monthly salary
• 7 vacation days for a 5-day working week, plus one Diversity Day
• A modern pension plan managed by BeFrank
• Plenty of opportunities for training and professional development
• A 2nd-class NS Business Card, offering unlimited travel, including for personal use. Prefer to use your own transport? Mileage costs will be reimbursed
• Allowances for setting up your home office and for internet use

As an experienced investment professional, you combine strong analytical skills and a critical mindset with excellent communication abilities to ensure your team delivers on its commitments. You can manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders effectively without being easily influenced. With a sense of dedication, attention to detail, and accuracy, you take ownership of your responsibilities. You are continuously seeking ways to learn, grow, and improve processes while being open to feedback. Additionally, you have:

• A relevant academic degree and at least 7 years of experience in financial markets and asset management
• A proven track record in financial markets with in-depth knowledge of all major fixed-income asset classes
• Expertise in monitoring and evaluating mandates within the Public Markets universe
• Experience or an affinity with institutional asset management.
• Experience in sustainability
• Fluency in English (both verbal and written) to work effectively in a diverse, international environment

You will be part of the Public Markets team responsible for monitoring and evaluating externally managed strategies, within the NN Group Investment Office (NNIO). We are a highly skilled, diverse, and gender-balanced team, currently building a more prominent Public Markets team, so you will join us at an exciting time. This team is ambitious yet approachable, offering a stimulating work environment where respect for individual identity and culture is key. We believe in collaboration rather than competition, and there is a good balance between work and fun, with regular team lunches, drinks, and off-site activities.

Make an impact with your expertise and help build a sustainable future at NN!

If you have any questions about the job, you can reach out to Sevinc Acar, Head of Public Markets at NN Group at Sevinc.acar@nn-group.com. Queries about the process can be directed to Natalia Szymanski, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at natalia.szymanski@nn.nl.