Sebastien Fournier
Gestionnaire principal de portefeuille at Fiera Capital Corp.
About
Sébastien Fournier is a Senior Investment Counsellor and principal at Fiera Capital Corp based in Montreal, QC. He leads investment advisory for private wealth clients, focusing on portfolio management and tailored investment solutions within the firm's Private Wealth business. His key responsibilities include selecting and overseeing equity and private investment managers for high-net-worth individuals and families.
With expertise in both public equities and private investments, Mr. Fournier specializes in manager selection for equity and alternative asset classes, leveraging his extensive experience from working with hedge funds and multi-family offices. He has interacted with CEOs of publicly traded companies and established global relationships to enhance Fiera's investment offerings.
Previously, Mr. Fournier was an equity analyst and assistant portfolio manager at AFC Capital, followed by serving as Investment Manager at a multi-family office in Montreal. He holds a Master’s in Finance (M.Sc.) from the University of Sherbrooke and is a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), illustrating his commitment to professional excellence and deep industry knowledge.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiera Capital | Gestionnaire principal de portefeuille | Jun 2023 to Present | — | 
| Fiera Capital | Gestionnaire de portefeuille privé, Gestion Privée | Jan 2018 to Jun 2023 | - Mettre à profit mon savoir-faire et mes connaissances en Gestion de Portefeuille pour développer des nouvelles opportunités d'affaires avec la clientèle fortunée. - Établir des relations solides et ... | 
| Fiera Capital Corporation | Assistant Vice President, Private Wealth | Apr 2014 to Jan 2018 | - Mettre à profit mon savoir-faire et mes connaissances en Gestion de Portefeuille pour développer des nouvelles opportunités d'affaires avec la clientèle fortunée. - Établir des relations solides et ... | 
| Blue Bridge Wealth Management Consultants Inc. | Investment Manager - Associate Director | Mar 2012 to Apr 2014 | -Manager Selection (Equity, Real Assets and Private Equity mandates) -Due Dilligence -Tactical Asset Allocation -Portfolio Construction -Macro calls -Clients support -Business development | 
| AFC Capital | Buyside Equity Analyst - Basic Materials | Jan 2008 to Oct 2011 | Long/short Market Neutral hedge fund based in Montreal. I covered the following sectors : Metals and mining, Gold, Iron Ore and Coal, Fertilizers, Steels. I was also co-PM in the forest products space... | 
| Alcan | Financial Analyst | Jun 2005 to Jun 2006 | Corporate financial analyst | 
Education
Université de Sherbrooke
M.Sc., Finance
2006 — 2007
Université de Sherbrooke / Sherbrooke University
Master's degree, Finance, General
2003 — 2007
Others at Fiera Capital Corp. (26)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Senior Analyst, Municipal Credit Research | Boston, MA , United States | |
| SVP and Portfolio Manager | Miamisburg, OH , United States | |
| Senior Analyst | Montreal, QC , Canada | |
| AAlexander Sharp | Billing Analyst | Montreal, QC , Canada | 
| BBenoit Paquette | Lead Analyst, Performance and Reporting | Montréal, QC , Canada | 
| Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Global Asset Allocation | Montreal, QC , Canada | |
| Vice président et gestionnaire de portefeuille principal, Revenu Fixe | Montreal, QC , Canada | |
| Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Finance and Accounting Analyst | Toronto, ON , Canada | |
| EEric Lopez | Senior Analyst, Systems Maintenance | Montreal, QC , Canada |