Senior Manager Fund Administration & Transfer Agent

Arendt Investor Services, which is part of Arendt & Medernach, the largest law firm in Luxembourg, is regulated by the Luxembourg supervisory authority (CSSF – Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier) and operates under the status of Professional of Financial Sector (“PSF”).

 Arendt Investor Services offers a wide range of services, such as domiciliation, corporate secretarial and accounting services, fund services, directorship of companies, tax-compliance services and assistance in the winding-up of companies. Given the ongoing development of our firm, we are currently recruiting a dedicated:

Senior Manager

Fund Administration & Transfer Agent

 Our financial services firm needs a Business Unit Manager within the Fund Services department, heading a “Fund Administration” team for the alternative asset class (PE, RE and Debt). The asset class book is strategically growing. The scope includes both Accounting and Transfer Agency activities, while the department is expanding due to the double-digit growth, the headcount is currently around 40.

Your role:

• Work in close cooperation with the department Director in relation to business activities focusing on monitoring the revenues team’s performance in achieving the defined revenue goals for new and existing business
• Oversee coordination of the business unit with other departments of the company and within the business unit itself as well as ensuring continuous collaboration within the business unit and with the other departments
• Participates in management reviews of the business unit’s overall performance, handling the performance review of the business unit and any other HR items
• Building and leading a dynamic organisation and setting the example as leader, mentor and coach to further strengthen skills of the team
• Report on monitoring activities and risks, service level achievements and key performance indicators on an ongoing basis
• Lead the accounting and transfer agency section of the business unit by overseeing the tasks of the team and providing guidance and direction to the managers to ensure direct line of reporting and respect of KPIs.Support in ensuring appropriate risk-based control regimes are maintained for each client through the use of internal and external fund data and facilitate effective escalation of issues in line with client policies
• Review policies and procedures set in place covering the NAV valuation process with reference to local and global legal, regulatory and market practice
• Budget analysis, revision of the scope of services and fee arrangements, drafting of operating memorandum. 
• Having a good client ownership towards a portfolio of clients and acting as key contact when and where required to coordinate requests internally either within the team or with other internal departments. 
• Manage and support the teams to ensure smooth delivery of deliverables and managing the client expectations.
• Managing discussions with clients on complex matters, invoicing, service level debates, amongst others.

Your profile:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Alternative Fund Accounting with proven track record of exposure to funds with different NAV Frequencies
• University degree in accounting, finance or equivalent 
• Experience in fund accounting within AIF, various regulated and non-regulated vehicles
• Experience with transformation/change management, global process and control framework implementation and system migrations
• Proven track record of leading a performing team
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and to manage and prioritize their workload
• Strong client focus with the ability to develop and maintain important client relationships
• Excellent communication skills with superior attention to detail

Positive, Dynamic and ‘can-do’ attitude to embark on the growth journey of the firm.

We offer:

• An entrepreneurial working environment giving priority to team work
• A multicultural environment where we promote diversity, talent & ideas
• The ability to work and interact with a wide variety of specialists
• Internal trainings and career development
  

Within Arendt, we uphold high standards. Our professionals work with clients on engaging projects, empowered from the start. With a strong local presence in Luxembourg and international reach, we support and train our team members to thrive in a culture of excellence. Specialised teams ensure the right skills are available, allowing for a focus on added value. Our leaders are approachable, providing support and mentoring. 

We offer a vibrant social life with numerous events, embracing sports and art, our culture encourages openness and discovery beyond the professional realm. With over 50 nationalities represented, Arendt is committed to the well-being of its staff, serving the best interests of its clients, protecting the environment, and supporting education.

Arendt promotes equal opportunities and value each and every employee for what they bring to the community.For more information, please refer to our diversity and inclusion policy on our website.

Interested?

If you are interested in this job opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

All applications will be treated confidentially.

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