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Jérôme Bichut
Partner, Canada and United States
Jérôme Bichut is a seasoned financial executive with over 30 years' experience in the financial markets as a portfolio manager and managing director with several leading Canadian pension funds. He has also carried out consulting assignments for corporations and asset management companies. In 2022, Jérôme joined the international recruitment firm Boyden, drawing on his in-depth knowledge of the asset management market.
Professional Focus
- Over 30 years’ experience in financial services and consulting, including executive roles
- In-depth expertise in asset management, portfolio management, global asset allocation, pension funds, auditing, behavioral finance and risk management
- Corporate strategy development for listed firms and startups seeking institutional investors and reference shareholders
- Bilingual English and French
Business Expertise
- Founder and President of Select Consultation, an asset management consulting firm in Montreal, Canada
- Assistant Professor at HEC Montreal, graduate business school of the University of Montreal
- Managing Director at PSP Investments, a leading pension fund based in Montreal; earlier roles included Senior Portfolio Manager - Vice President and Portfolio Manager
- Portfolio Manager, International Equities at Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ), a leading pension fund based in Montreal
- Started career as an Economist and Financial Analyst at Ecofi Investissements, Paris area
Additional Expertise
- Financial Services
- Financial Consulting
- Asset Management
- Investment Banking
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Master of Science in Economics from Paris Pantheon Sorbonne University
- Chartered Financial Analyst, CFA Institute
Affiliations & Awards
- Board Member, Audit Committee President and Appointment and Compensation Committee Member, Claranova, France (2020)
- Board Member, Investment Committee Member and Audit Committee Member, Korian, France (2016-2017)
- Board Member, CFA Montreal Society (2015-2018)
Case Studies
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Building Institutional Investment Operations Leadership for a Mission-Driven Family Office
Boyden partnered with a leading family office and its affiliated foundation to appoint a Head of Institutional Investment Operations capable of designing and implementing a scalable operational platform to support a growing investment portfolio and long-term philanthropic objectives.
Fiduciary Oversight Strengthened: Independent Board Director Enhances Pension Fund Governance
Boyden identifies a highly credentialed investment professional to join the board of a $10B+ pension fund, reinforcing strategic oversight and fiduciary leadership.
Driving the Expansion of an Asset Manager’s Fund Administration Platform Amid a Rapidly Growing Global ETF Footprint
Boyden partnered with a leading Midwest asset manager to build out its Fund Administration team—successfully placing four specialized leaders despite a strict in-office policy—to support the firm's rapid ETF expansion and regulatory readiness.
Thought Leadership
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Blog
Modern Budgeting: Why CFOs Must Balance AI and Human Insight
As the 2026 budgeting cycle begins, CFOs must modernize financial planning by integrating AI with robust data governance that empowers their teams to enhance accuracy, speed, and strategic decision-making without replacing human judgment.
Boyden Report Series
Fintech: The democratising effect of digital money
Financial Services Trends Report: A snapshot of fintech-led innovation, connectivity and transformation in financial services, with expert insights on talent and leadership.
Boyden Report Series
Global Banking and Capital Markets in a New World Order
Financial Services Trends Report: A snapshot of the key orientation points for leadership through multiple complexities in the new world order, with expert insights on talent and leadership.
Articles & Papers
Boyden in Malta: Momentum in the Mediterranean
A look at Malta’s most vibrant industries and economic successes with insights from local Partner Dr. Vassilis Trochalidis of Boyden Greece, Cyprus and Malta.
Media
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News & Events
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Press Release
University of Toronto Appoints New Chief of Government Relations
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Forrest Parlee, a recruitment co-led by Nick Chambers & Mike Young
In the Media
What made leaders successful in the past no longer guarantees the future
Global Boyden CEO Chad Hesters explains why leadership success in the past no longer guarantees the future, highlighting adaptability, AI fluency, curiosity, and humility as essential traits for today’s executives.
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