YOUR MISSION
We have an exciting opportunity for an Senior Operations Analyst – Absolute Return to join our Operations Team in Frankfurt or Luxembourg. You will be responsible for the investment administration and day-to-day management of absolute return investment portfolios to which our client acts as AIFM, Investment Manager/Advisor, or Platform Operator.
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure the implementation of portfolio management decisions and ongoing maintenance processes relating to Fund of Hedge Funds and Fund of Credit Funds in the absolute return space;
* Deal support and operational input delivery to Portfolio Management and/or the Legal and Structuring Team;
* Monitor the liquidity structure of investment vehicles under management and assist in their cash flow planning and reconciliation as well as fee and invoice controlling;
* Assist with the compliance of the group’s valuation framework in particular:
* Validation of asset pricing and input data from underlying target fund managers and other reference providers;
* Reconciliation of fund accounts and validation of NAV reports as computed by external administrators;
* Prepare and manage the operational input for information and reporting tasks towards:
* Investors, Directors, Regulators, Brokers, Databases and other stakeholders in respect of alternative investment Portfolios.
YOUR PROFILE
* At least 4+ years of relevant work experience in similar positions in the financial services industry, preferably with an asset manager or fund administrator;
* Working knowledge of the Fund of Hedge Fund investment universe, in particular with respect to absolute return strategies;
* Demonstrable knowledge of fund life cycles and administrative servicing during funds’ launch and maintenance phase;
* Self-starter with an independent work attitude as well as exceptional organisation and coordination skills, project management skills would be advantageous;
* Commercial judgment with attention to detail, ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities, with a strong focus on results and outcomes;
* Keen perception, excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
* English language proficiency to the level of business negotiations.