Investment Manager based in Paris

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.

We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.

Job Description

You will lead the sourcing, structuring, execution, and management of logistics real estate investments in France and selectively across Europe, based out of the Paris office. Building on the strong track record and success of the PFA Logistics Portfolio, this individual will be the firm’s key logistics expert and primary representative to investors, driving growth, credibility, and deal flow in one of the most competitive asset classes in the market.

How you’ll spend your time…

Origination & Deal Leadership

Lead sourcing of logistics investment opportunities across France and selected European markets, leveraging deep market relationships and the PFA platform’s track record.

Originate, structure, and negotiate transactions across the risk spectrum, with full accountability from first underwriting to closing.

Act as investment lead on logistics deals, coordinating internal resources to deliver high‑quality execution.

Portfolio & Investment Management

Oversee asset and investment strategy for logistics assets post‑acquisition, ensuring value creation aligned with business plans.

Work closely with asset management teams to monitor performance, risks, and exit strategies.

Investor Engagement & Fundraising Support

Present logistics deal flow, strategy, and pipeline to existing and prospective investors.

Serve as the primary “face” of the logistics strategy in investor meetings, due diligence sessions, and roadshows.

Support senior leadership in identifying, engaging, and securing new institutional investors for logistics strategies.

Team Leadership & Coordination

Lead logistics investments with support from a pool of analysts and investment managers responsible for underwriting, financial modelling, and business plan development.

Provide direction, mentorship, and quality control while retaining full ownership of investment decisions and investor messaging.

Market Intelligence & Strategy

Monitor logistics market trends, capital flows, occupier dynamics, and pricing across France and Europe.

Contribute to the definition and evolution of the firm’s logistics investment strategy.

To be successful in this role you will have…

Strong track record in logistics and industrial real estate investments, ideally within France and pan‑European markets.

Proven ability to originate and execute complex real estate transactions.

High credibility with institutional investors; comfortable presenting strategy, deals, and performance.

Strategic mindset combined with hands‑on execution capability.

Natural internal leader and external ambassador for the logistics platform.

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Worker Sub Type

Permanent

Job Family Group

Investment Management

Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.

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