NETHERLANDS – A Dutch pension fund has started a search for a manager for a €150m pan-European high yield debt mandate via IPE–Quest.

The search is being conducted by an investment consultant in the Netherlands on behalf of the fund.

The right candidate must have at least a two year track record and minimum assets under management of €1bn and a minimum €250m in assets under management in the product area.

The fund also requires a team of at least four “dedicated, experienced” analysts/ portfolio managers and a separate account.

The closing date is January 18.