About KVBW
The Kommunale Versorgungsverband Baden-Württemberg (KVBW) is a public law corporation with business areas in pension provision for civil servants, healthcare cost assistance, municipal personnel services, and supplementary pension schemes. The organization operates throughout the state of Baden-Württemberg, with its headquarters in Karlsruhe and a second office in Stuttgart.
Position Opening
An opportunity has arisen in the Asset Management department at our Karlsruhe office for an Asset Manager (m/f/d) for Liquid Asset Classes, to commence as soon as possible.
Compensation
Up to Bes.Gr. A 14 LBesO / up to Entg.Gr. 14 TVöD, Reference: A 647.26. A corresponding classification into Bes.Gr. A 14 or Entg.Gr. 14 TVöD (Senior Asset Manager) is possible, provided the personal and collective bargaining requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Contentual and technical support for the Liquid Assets asset class (equities and bonds) as a primary focus.
- Contentual and technical support for the Danish Mortgage Bond asset class, including independent trade execution (prospectively).
- Undertaking representative and support activities for the KVBW's overall portfolio, particularly in Alternative Investments.
- Assisting department and management in strategically, tactically, and operationally managing the securities fund portfolio.
- Coordinating service providers (selection, support, and control) in collaboration with an external consultant.
- Managing internal and external coordination processes, with significant involvement of risk management.
- Preparing committee presentations for board meetings and internal reporting.
- Organizing and participating in committee meetings.
Qualifications We Seek
- A completed academic degree in Economics, Finance, or a comparable field, along with equivalent skills and experience. An specialization in Investment or Portfolio Management is optional.
- Professional experience in institutional asset management, treasury, risk management, or controlling at a financial service provider is advantageous but not required.
- Ideally, knowledge of insurance and/or banking regulatory requirements, as well as knowledge or experience in managing financial investments.
- Analytical and structured thinking, independent work ethic, high levels of motivation, initiative, and a sense of responsibility.
- Reliability, teamwork, flexibility, open communication, and resilience.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
What We Offer
- A supportive onboarding process with intensive training.
- Task-oriented, needs-based further training through a personnel development program.
- Independent work in a challenging, responsible, interesting, and diverse work environment and subject area.
- A modern office building in the heart of Karlsruhe with excellent public transport links.
- A travel cost subsidy for public transport users.
- The possibility of partial remote work (home office) after the initial training period.
- All benefits of a modern employer, including flexible and family-friendly working hours, health management, and a bonus system.
Contact Information
For technical inquiries, please contact Mr. Simonow from the Asset Management department at 0721/5985-399. For administrative inquiries, please contact Ms. Groß from the Steering, Organization, and Personnel Development department at 0721/5985-812.
Equal Opportunity
Applicants with severe disabilities (m/f/d) will be given preference in case of equal suitability and qualifications.
Application Process
Interested? We look forward to hearing from you! Please submit your comprehensive application documents by March 6, 2026, via our online application portal.
[Link to Online Application]
Benefits: Travel cost contribution, Home office option Remote Model: Hybrid