Yann Furic, M.Sc., CFA

Senior Portfolio Manager Asset Allocation and Alternative Strategies at Financière des professionnels

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As Portfolio Manager, Asset Allocation and Alternative Strategies, for different mutual fund mandates, Yann Furic defines the strategy and the investment processes for the funds under his responsibility and supervises their implementation. He is also responsible for the assessment of extra-financial risks (environmental risks, among others) associated with the types of investments he manages.

An experienced general portfolio manager, he worked for more than 15 years at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, where he held various positions as an analyst and portfolio manager. His involvement in the financial sector enabled him to develop extensive knowledge of the Canadian and U.S. markets, in addition to initiating new structured finance approaches.

Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from HEC Montréal (1999), Mr. Furic earned a Master of Science degree in Finance from the same institution (2002). He has also held the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation since 2005.

Mr. Furic is also a regular contributor to Focus on Finance and the Financial Panorama.