Catherine Linda

Asset management professional with 4 years relevant work experience in investment grade, high yield and emerging markets.

Solid understanding of the parameters surrounding insurance investing, Portfolio construction, risk and reporting.

Proficiency in MS Office applications, programming, and/or Bloomberg skills

Highly motivated, with an open mind set, eager to learn and take initiative.

Team-player, willingness to contribute actively to the overall team spirit.

Very good communication and interpersonal skills.

Well-organized and structured approach to problem solving and able to maintain high quality even under time pressure

Portfolio Management Analyst, Multi-Asset (September 2022- Now)

• Coordinate key processes such as evaluation of new investments, external manager reviews, and implementation of new investment programs.
• Assist PMs in the elaboration of portfolio strategies that anticipate opportunities in interest rate, instrument, and issuer developments
• Conduct monitoring activities of the team's investments or market developments in general and participate in meetings with key external market participants.

Portfolio Management Analyst, ESG Equity Fund (January 2020 - September 2022)

• Pushed the transformation of Lazard funds towards ESG compliance, from 0 funds to 15 funds
• Conducted equity research to support construction of 12 ESG compliant funds ranging from $300M to $500M and transformation of 3 existing funds ranging from $500M to $1B
• Integrate ESG criteria into the analysis (Carbon footprint, Labor Management, Corporate Governance)

Risk management –Performance, Reporting and Operations (January 2019 - December 2020)

• Contribute to the due diligence effort in determining credit standards, risk paramaters and suitability
• Undertakes portfolio risk analysis for small cap, leading to a wider effort resulting in 5.4% perf increase
• Produced internal and external reporting , prepare performance review meetings, pitches and RfPs