Work
Paris, Île-de-France, France
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Summary
Led strategic consulting engagements for new ventures and existing businesses, focusing on digital transformation and innovative product design.
Highlights
Developed comprehensive business plans and launch strategies for multiple new ventures, guiding market entry and initial growth.
Drove digital transformation initiatives for clients, enhancing sales effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Designed end-to-end customer experience for a fintech retirement robo-advisor, optimizing user engagement and service delivery.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
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Directed product development strategy and execution for a leading asset manager, overseeing a diverse portfolio of investment solutions.
Highlights
Led a 4-person team to develop and implement a new outcome-oriented product strategy, aligning offerings with client needs.
Successfully launched approximately 6 cross-border and 4 local funds annually, expanding the firm's global product footprint.
Managed product development across diverse asset classes, including fixed income, equity, and multi-asset strategies.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
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Co-founded and led the spin-off of a fund-of-fund management company, overseeing its establishment and market entry.
Highlights
Spearheaded the successful spin-off of a French family office's portfolio management expertise into an independent fund-of-fund management company.
Managed all aspects of market entry, including comprehensive business plan development, marketing strategy, and regulatory filings.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
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Summary
Directed France's largest fund advisory business across Paris and London, managing significant assets and client relationships.
Highlights
Launched and scaled France's largest fund advisory business, achieving significant market leadership.
Oversaw the investment of €18 billion across traditional asset classes, mutual funds, hedge funds (direct/derivatives), and private equity.
Generated €25 million in annual commissions with a 6-person cross-border team split between London and Paris.
Implemented robust asset manager and fund due diligence procedures, enhancing investment security and compliance.
Cultivated strong relationships with key clients and structured product desks, advising on fund selection and derivative solutions.
Cultivated and managed relationships with over 50 asset management firms worldwide, expanding product offerings.
Successfully launched dedicated funds on both internal and external managed account platforms.
Negotiated all investment manager agreements, including contracts and rebate structures.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
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Coordinated sales to retail networks as a Relationship Manager, driving product distribution and market penetration.
Highlights
Managed relationships with online brokers, introducing innovative service offerings to enhance client engagement.
Expanded product distribution through the CCF-HSBC branch network and Rothschild Bank's IFA network.
Secured partnerships with major retailers like Carrefour and Auchan for supermarket financial product offers.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
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Summary
Oversaw client and fund administration for institutional investments, ensuring operational integrity and compliance.
Highlights
Supervised all administrative aspects of institutional client investments, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Verified Net Asset Value (NAV) and information published by fund administrators, maintaining data integrity.
Defined and implemented new control procedures, enhancing operational oversight and risk management.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
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Summary
Conducted financial audits for institutions, mutual funds, and real estate investment trusts.
Highlights
Performed comprehensive audits of financial institutions to ensure regulatory compliance and financial accuracy.
Executed audits for mutual funds and real estate investment trusts, identifying areas for improvement and compliance.
Provided advisory services to pension funds on effective cash management strategies.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
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Summary
Conducted financial audits for institutions, mutual funds, and real estate investment trusts.
Highlights
Conducted audits of financial institutions, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.
Performed audits of mutual funds and real estate investment trusts, validating financial statements and operational processes.
Advised pension funds on optimizing cash management processes to improve financial liquidity.
Vincent Bessière
Senior Finance & Fintech Leader
Paris, FR.About
A results-driven finance and fintech leader with over two decades of experience in investment management, product development, and strategic advisory. Proven ability to innovate and scale business lines, drive digital transformation, and enhance client experiences through technology. Seeking to leverage deep financial expertise and entrepreneurial acumen to lead strategic initiatives within a forward-thinking financial institution or high-growth fintech.
Education
Skills
Finance & Investment
Investment Management, Fund Advisory, Product Development, Asset Management, Fixed Income, Equity, Multi-Asset, Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Derivatives, Due Diligence, Financial Institutions, Mutual Funds, Real Estate Investment Trusts, Pension Funds, Cash Management, Fund Administration, Client Administration, Structured Products, NAV Verification.
Business Strategy & Development
Business Plan Development, Launch Strategy, Business Line Development, Strategic Planning, Market Entry, Spin-off Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Effectiveness, Client Relationship Management, Partnership Negotiation, Regulatory Filing.
Technology & Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation, Robo-advisor, Fintech, Customer Experience Design, Innovative Services, Technology Integration.
Leadership & Management
Project Leadership, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Operational Oversight, Control Procedures, Program Development.
Audit & Compliance
Financial Audit, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management.