Depositary fund oversight specialist | temporary contract

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We are seeking a rigorous and detail-oriented  Depositary Operations Analyst  to join our growing Cash & Safekeeping team. In this role, you will act as a key line of defense, ensuring the day-to-day regulatory oversight of cash flows and the safekeeping of fund assets (both traditional and alternative) in strict compliance with Luxembourg regulations.

Depositary Operations Analyst – Cash & Safekeeping (M/F/D)

Location:  Luxembourg

Department:  Trustee & Depositary Services

We are seeking a rigorous and detail-oriented  Depositary Operations Analyst  to join our growing Cash & Safekeeping team. In this role, you will act as a key line of defense, ensuring the day-to-day regulatory oversight of cash flows and the safekeeping of fund assets (both traditional and alternative) in strict compliance with Luxembourg regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Cash Flow Monitoring:  Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of fund bank accounts. Identify, investigate, and document any significant or inconsistent cash movements.

Asset Safekeeping & Position Checks:  Conduct regular reconciliations of financial instruments held in custody against Fund Administration records. Ensure proper ownership verification for non-custody assets (Private Equity, Real Estate).

Exception & Break Management:  Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve operational breaks and cash discrepancies by liaising with Transfer Agents, Fund Accountants, and external counterparties.

Operational Risk & Admin:  Review and maintain comprehensive audit trails and control logs to ensure readiness for internal audits and CSSF regulatory reviews. Assist with administrative duties and static data maintenance within the team.

Your Profile:

Experience:  Minimum 2 years of professional experience within a Depositary Bank, Fund Administration, or Audit firm in Luxembourg.

Technical Skills:  Good knowledge of financial instruments and cash reconciliation processes. Understanding of UCITS and/or AIFMD depositary frameworks is a strong asset.

Soft Skills:  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight valuation deadlines (NAV cycle).

Languages & Tools:  Fluent in English (written and spoken).  Proficient in MS Excel (reconciliations, VLOOKUP, pivot tables).

Mindset:  Proactive, eager to learn, and a strong team player.

The offer:

We provide a highly competitive remuneration package and a premium work-life balance for this temporary assignment:

Hourly Rate:  €28.30 gross per hour (approx.  €4,895.90 gross per month  on average).

Bonus:  13th-month pay (calculated pro-rata based on contract duration).

Generous Leave:   34.5 holidays per year  (pro-rata).

Meal Vouchers:  Up to 18 vouchers per month, valued at  €10.80 each

Randstad promotes equal opportunities. We recruit our talent based on their skills,   without distinction related to age, sexual orientation, nationality, religious beliefs, gender, or disability.

Ready to take on this new challenge? Apply now! We look forward to meeting you.