Account Manager Alternative Funds (PERE) (M / F) Fixed Term Employment Contract 5 Months (CDD) Edmond de Rothschild is a conviction-driven investment house founded on the idea that wealth should be used to build the future.
Family-based, independent and specialized, the Group favors bold strategies and investments rooted in the real economy, combining long-term performance and impact.
MAIN MISSION Edmond de Rothschild (Europe) acts as Depositary Bank for a wide range of UCIs across various client segments both within the field of traditional and alternative investment funds.
Our mission is to provide investor protection through the safekeeping of the Funds’ assets and segregation, overseeing the general administration of the Funds, and the monitoring of the cash accounts of the ;
Additionally, Depositary Bank Supervision ensures that all depositary oversight duties are performed in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations in line with industry best practice.
In this context, the Depositary Bank is seeking an account manager in the field of private equity, real estate, infrastructure, venture capital, debt funds, as well as other types of alternatives funds.
Given the complex nature of certain of our fund structures and the diversity of the asset classes in-scope, a proven experience of the AIFMD regime from a theoretical and practical perspective is a must.
This is a multifaceted position where collaboration, effective communication, and attention to details make the difference at the end of the day.
OUR OFFER An interesting position in a striving, highly motivated, multicultural and fast paced working environment. YOUR DUTIES As an Account Manager within our Alternative Funds’ desk, your main responsibilities will be to :
Assume the responsibility for the effective performance of account management duties from a Depositary perspective recordkeeping and ownership verification for our alternative investments funds
Perform cash flow monitoring and participate to the materialization of first line of defense controls relating to alternative funds in line with AIFMD requirements and internal procedures, escalate identified issues as required
Contribute to the fund assessments with regards to the funds’ strategies and their complexity as to determine how to apply our processes in line with the nature, scale and complexity of each Fund
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the operational output from third party service providers, and escalate any identified issue where appropriate
Participate in the coordination of projects, requests for proposals, audits and holding confirmation campaigns, due diligences (AIFMs, central administrators)
Work with internal & external parties to resolve queries
PROFILE & COMPETENCES As a candidate for the role, you offer :
Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, management, law, or any other relevant education, ideally supplemented with trainings in the field the banking and / or the fund industry overall with emphasis on alternative funds
Professional experience consisting of minimum 3 years in a similar position, fund control or operations, client service management with focus on alternative funds’ activities and operations, any experience in the field of audit is welcomed
Broad fund industry knowledge of the responsibilities of the Depositary under both AIFMD and UCITS. An understanding of complex Private Equity, Real Estate, and Hedge Funds’ strategies being a distinct advantage for the role
Problem solving approach coupled with a can do attitude. An ability to connect different elements together, and manage various risks effectively
High and constant level of commitment, equally comfortable working independently or within a team. Ability to coordinate work across multiple disciplines, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks while meeting tight deadlines
Good communication skills able to articulate complex issues and deliver concise messages verbally and in writing in both English and French.
Working proficiency in French required since being the corporate language of the Bank
Computer literacy consisting of strong functional knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications, particularly in Excel, knowledge in VBA being an asset
The concept of value of diversity and inclusion at the Bank, as to promote a culture where anyone can realize its full potential, and bring its true, authentic self to work
The position is full time, based in Luxembourg, and reports to the Head of Account Management for Alternative Funds.