Quant Portfolio Strategy

#1 Mission and objectives

• Lead and deliver pioneering research and innovation projects in investment and portfolio construction, positioning Amundi at the forefront of industry developments.
• Develop and implement advanced, research-driven methodologies to enhance investment processes for both in-house Portfolio Managers and clients.
• Provide quantitative research support across all business lines, fostering collaboration with Portfolio Managers and client-facing teams.
• Strengthen Amundi’s reputation for excellence and thought leadership in asset management by driving impactful solutions in emerging areas such as AI, responsible investing and retirement.

#2 Main topics covered and key contributions

• Advanced factor investing across equities, fixed income, currencies and multi-asset portfolios.
• Application of machine learning, AI and innovative algorithms to portfolio optimisation and asset allocation.
• Responsible investing, including the integration of climate risk and sustainability considerations into investment strategies, and the , and the structuring of blended finance products.
• Retirement solutions and research, focusing on long-term portfolio construction, accumulation and decumulation strategies , and the inclusion of private assets
• Development and deployment of cutting-edge tools and frameworks for both internal and client use.

#3 Research output and knowledge sharing

• Production of original academic research and working papers on key themes: portfolio construction, AI, responsible investing, retirement and more.
• Delivery of training, academic teaching and knowledge-sharing sessions to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Execution of ad hoc studies and bespoke research projects tailored to client needs and the strategic priorities of Amundi.