Work

Amanaki Consulting
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Independent Consultant

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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.

AXA Investment Managers
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Head of Product Development

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Summary

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.

BabylonWall
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Project Leader & Partner

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Summary

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.

Natixis
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Head of Fund Advisory

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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.

HSBC Asset Management
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Relationship Manager

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Summary

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.

JP Morgan Investment Management
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Head of Client Administration

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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.

Coopers & Lybrand
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Auditor

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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.

Arthur Andersen
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Auditor

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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

IAE Paris Sorbonne
Paris, Île-de-France, France

Master in Research (Incomplete)

Research

HEC, NYU Stern & London School of Economics (Joint Executive MBA)
Paris, Île-de-France, France

Executive MBA

Business Administration

Nancy University - France
Nancy, Grand Est, France

Master's Degree (DESS)

Finance & Information Systems

Paris Dauphine University - France
Paris, Île-de-France, France

Bachelor's Degree (Maîtrise de Gestion)

Finance

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.