Business Controller

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Controlling Department of a European alternative assets management firm in Luxembourg.

As a Business Controller, you will report to Group Controller as well as interact with people at all levels of the organization. As part of the team, you will take a responsibility of financial performance monitoring and analysis of the Group, budgeting, reforecast as well as participating in different projects pertaining to the transformation of the finance function and the development of the business.

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly and quarterly follow-up of the operating and financial performance of the various asset management business lines: real estate, private equity, fund of funds, venture capital, etc.
• Assist in the annual budgeting and quarterly re-forecasting processes of the Group; participate in developing and maintaining long-term business plans and models
• Prepare and submit regular updates, reports, and ad-hoc analysis to TOP Management, including Board presentations
• Monitor on monthly basis Group cash liquidity, oversight, and control the accounts payable/ receivable processes
• Support accounting team with complex calculations; oversight and control their deliverables
• Implementation and integration different systems (procurement; treasury; budgeting etc.)
• Participate to the continuous improvement of the group finance organization and deliverables
• Help with developing and optimizing finance workstreams in close collaboration with key stakeholders

Your profile:

• From approximately 5-7 years of experience in financial controlling, acquired in Big4 auditing firms and ideally completed by in-house experience within the asset management industry
• Advanced Excel modelling expertise, PowerPoint and oral communication skills
• Appetite for continuous improvement and technology. An expertise in advanced database and reporting tools, like Workday, Power BI, Tableau or equivalent would be considered as an advantage
• Strong analytical skills, showing a high-level of professional scepticism and decision-making capabilities
• Experience in IFRS and Consolidation
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously, taking full ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Have an intense work ethic and competitive spirit, and be able to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
• Positive “can-do” attitude and team-work essential. Integrity a must; humility a plus
• Fluent in English. French or German language would be an advantage

Could this be the right opportunity for you? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Valerie Potier valerie.potier@andersonwise.com to be considered for this recruitment process. Your application will be treated with the utmost discretion.

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Senior Analyst - Middle Office and Oversight

This is an excellent opportunity to join a European alternative asset management firm as a Senior Analyst – Middle Office and Oversight.

You will be in close interaction with people at all levels of the organization, reporting to the Head of Middle Office.

You will be primarily responsible for the coordination and monitoring of delegated duties of funds under management.

Your Responsibilities:

• Your responsibilities will be to ensure the day-to-day controls on delegated duties of the funds under management (in particular, controls on NAV monitoring, reconciliation, regular reporting, annual audit, monitoring of KPI's for AIFs).
• Managing all aspects of the fund administration for the different portfolios
• Oversight of delegated operational functions through due diligence activities, review of KPI’s and operational reports.
• Ensure that all identified issues have been reported, corrected and preventive solutions have been implemented.
• Liaise and coordinate with clients and service providers
• Liaise with the Conducting Officers and contribute to regular reports, maintain documentation, identify potential breaches and escalate when required
• Review legal documents and service level agreements.
• Review corporate documentation on processes, procedures and controls
• Assist in various ad hoc projects and several other tasks for the management company and for the funds, notably in the field of technology/IT systems
• Coordinate and monitor billing with the funds and external service providers, in collaboration with the management companies finance team
• Monitoring of the liquidity structure, as well as the organisation of capital calls and distributions of the fund vehicles.
• Implementation of portfolio transactions and investment decisions, as well as ongoing operational support for existing portfolios

Your profile:

• Approximately 3-5 years of relevant experience acquired in the field of Alternative Fund Accounting, Alternative Fund controlling, Alternative Fund Audit or Alternative Fund Middle Office
• University degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Knowledge of Transfer Agency, AML/KYC and Depositary activities will be an asset
• Have an intense work ethic and competitive spirit, and be able to thrive in an changing environment
• Positive “can-do” attitude and team-work essential. Be result focused and resilient to pressure
• Fluent in English, French an advantage
• Knowledge of market leading solutions e.g. Efront/Investran an advantage

Could this be the right opportunity for you? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Agnieszka Parisse agnieszka.parisse@andersonwise.com to be considered for this recruitment process. Your application will be treated with the utmost discretion.

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Junior Accountant

Anderson Wise is pleased to introduce this exciting opportunity for a proactive professional with excellent communication skills and a problem-solver mindset to join one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms as a Junior Accountant.

The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and directly report to the staff accountants and finance assistant managers.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a hardworking and ambitious team which is an integral part of the fund operations and accounting in the Washington DC headquarters.

Your Responsibilities:

Accounting duties & responsibilities (90%):

• Recording of daily bookkeeping and processing of payments and deal related cash flows
• Assist in the preparation of the accounting and statutory financial statements
• Assist in the preparation and review of VAT and corporate tax returns
• Assist the staff accountants and assistant managers on specific tasks
• Work on monthly reporting to the US team based in Washington DC
• Assist in the preparation of periodic reporting to the Luxembourg central bank and CSSF
• Assist on the audits
• Intercompany account reconciliation
• Electronic filing of accounts

Administrative tasks (5%):

• Letter or facsimile for business requirement
• Issue of audit confirmation letters
• Organize accounting files

Various current and ad-hoc reports/projects (5%):

• Assist in a wide variety of projects as assigned; and
• Other reasonably related duties as assigned

Your profile:

• Hold a Degree in accounting
• Practical experience acquired during the education
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office
• Fluent in English (French or German a plus)
• Knowledge of Lux GAAP
• Peoplesoft experience a plus
• Demasy experience a plus
• Use of common sense and hands-on approach in solving problems
• Ability to prioritize workload, multi-task and produce high quality work even when working within tight deadlines
• Ability to meet ad-hoc requests from multiple people
• Energetic, passionate and positive can-do attitude a must
• Ability to adapt to new environment and subjects and to acquire new skills
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Strong sense of responsibility
• Ability to work autonomously and with self-confidence
• Intellectual curiosity / Pro-active in addressing any issues
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented

Could this be the right opportunity for you? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Gennifer Moore gennifer.moore@andersonwise.com to be considered for this recruitment process. Your application will be treated with the utmost discretion.

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AML/CFT & Compliance Junior

Anderson Wise is pleased to introduce this exciting opportunity for a proactive professional with excellent communication skills and a problem-solver mindset to join one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms as an AML/CFT & Compliance Junior.

The company is seeking an AML/CFT & Compliance Junior to support the Compliance Team in the European AIFM, covering private equity, real assets and credit strategies in its Luxembourg office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a hard-working and ambitious team in Luxembourg, which is an integral part of the global fund operations, accounting and legal functions.

Your Responsibilities:

• KYC/AML/CTF
  • Assist in the initial due diligence: perform and document DD on new funds and all counterparties (portfolio managers, TAs, advisors, distributors etc…
  • Assist in the periodic due diligences: perform and document ODDs on existing funds and counterparties
  • Perform the Name checking: perform name check on periodic (daily) basis

• Compliance
  • Assist the team in the Compliance Monitoring Plan execution
  • Keep copies and log of all correspondences with regulator/s
  • Register and treatment of complaints
  • Keep updated list of conflicts' of interest, analyze and report new conflicts of interest that may arise

• Authorities
  • Maintain the communication log
  • Register funds with GoAML and Administration des Domaines (for RAIFs)
  • Training
  • Organize and ensure all staff and Board has performed compulsory AML and Compliance training on a yearly basis

• Governance / Corporate
  • Convene, hold and minute board meetings for AML/CFT & Compliance
  • Convene, coordinate Board pack, hold and minute Board of Directors quarterly meetings
  • Keep updated list of authorized signatures
  • Agreements' updates review, circulate for execution, log and archive.
  • Ensure that funds managed by the AIFM hold at least a yearly meeting and AGM to approve the AML policy and the RC report.
  • Keep updated list of authorized signatures.
  • Collect all the signature and approval when required (RC & RR approval)
  • Maintain the record keeping of the AIFM

• RC function
  • Assist the RC in the AML/CFT tasks

• Administrative
  • Assist in the administration and/or corporate secretarial activities.

Your profile:

• Knowledge and understanding of Luxembourg AML & Compliance laws and regulations in Luxembourg.
• Knowledge of private equity / real assets investment structures, of their legal and administrative requirements and day to day business
• Fluent in English.
• 1 year experience is an asset
• Bachelor/Masters' degree in Law, Finance or Economy is an asset
• Any AML/CFT and Compliance certification is considered as an asset.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Proven project management skills.
• Ability to set the priorities for the team, to meet the deadlines, and to report on their activity to the Conducting Officer in charge of AML/CFT & Compliance.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Team spirit.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent office skills (Excel, Word, Adobe, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skill - both verbal and written.

Could this be the right opportunity for you? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Gennifer Moore gennifer.moore@andersonwise.com to be considered for this recruitment process. Your application will be treated with the utmost discretion.

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Senior Consolidation Accountant – English / French speaking

Our client is a boutique services provider owned by a Family Office and they are looking for a senior Consolidation Accountant to implement, supervise and prepare the consolidation (from A to Z) as well as the first-time implementation of IFRS standards of third-party clients.

You will be part of a small highly qualified team specialized in real estate, hospitality and financial portfolio management with direct report to the Managing Partners and be involved in exciting projects and tasks with growing responsibilities.

This is a multicultural and dynamic company based in Luxembourg Ville.

Your Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyse accounting data and annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local accounting policies of third-party clients
• Be the main contact of external auditors
• Prepare consolidated accounts (from A to Z) by coordinating closing planning and interacting with foreign subsidiaries worldwide
• Provide recommendations, improve systems and procedures, and initiate corrective actions

Your profile:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant certification
• From 3 years of proven knowledge of accounting, consolidation principles and standards

• IFRS, Lux GAAP knowledge is essential, any other foreign GAAP knowledge is an asset
• A good understanding of real estate and its financial aspects is a plus
• Fluent in English and French is mandatory, Spanish is a plus
• Good mastery of MS Office
• Experience in SIGMA consolidation software a strong plus
• Interpersonal savvy with strong communication and presentation skills
• Well organized with excellent time management skills
• High attention to details and accuracy

Could this be the right opportunity for you? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Valerie Potier valerie.potier@andersonwise.com to be considered for this recruitment process. Your application will be treated with the utmost discretion.

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Manager Legal and Corporate

Anderson Wise is pleased to assist a Real Estate investment firm in the search for a Manager Legal and Corporate.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, international team and report to the General Counsel located outside Luxembourg. You will have the chance to join a company where collaboration with cross-functional colleagues is key to ensuring smooth corporate legal & compliance operations.

The ideal candidate is a high-quality manager, team player, experienced, motivated, and disciplined with a vision to lead and develop a high-performing corporate legal team in Luxembourg.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead the corporate legal team by overseeing the tasks of a team of corporate officers and Legal Administrators and providing guidance and direction
• Suggest, plan and implement operational efficiencies and processes to ensure the smooth running of the function
• Ensures that the legal and compliance team successfully:
  • organises board meetings, shareholder resolutions and other approvals when relevant
  • approves and files the annual accounts
  • approves and signs all relevant documentation correctly including leases, commercial contracts and appointment and engagement letters
  • drafts all relevant internal financing documentation
• Supervise the organisation of the approval of the financial statements and filing at the Trade and Companies Register
• Help to maintain the company database and assist in overseeing the digital archiving and editing processes
• Organise the review of legal and corporate documents to be signed by the Directors and collection of the required signature(s)
• Track and monitor the accuracy of legal documents (signature, date, corporate details etc.)
• Work closely with the General Counsel to ensure the smooth running of the team, its development and high engagement
• Organise and attend regular catch up meetings with the corporate officers and provide regular reports informing of the operation and progress of the Legal and Compliance team
• Ensure continuous collaboration with other departments (e.g., Transaction, Accounting teams, ….) to ensure smooth and timely running of operations
• Liaise with Investment Accounting, acquisition teams, wider Legal teams for transparency of information, organisation and resulting legal responses of projects and companies
• Initiate and lead process and tools improvement project
• Organise and supervise the training and development plans of the team

Your profile:

• At least 8 years’ professional experience in the corporate legal space in Luxembourg, with team management experience
• University degree in a relevant field
• A sound knowledge of the corporate governance framework in Luxembourg
• Experienced in legal operations process improvement, knowledge and document management
• Experience in the real estate sector beneficial
• Ability to build close and strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive legal operations priorities and projects
• A team player with the ability to work independently whilst also thinking about what’s best for the team.
• Comfortable communicating up and down the business, and able to explain concepts to colleagues with other fields of expertise.
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Resourceful individual with demonstrated ability to work in an organized and productive way in a very fast-paced environment
• Strong business acumen in order to understand, prioritize, and act on requests received
• Excellent oral and written communication English skills

Could this be the right opportunity for you? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Agnieszka Parisse agnieszka.parisse@andersonwise.com to be considered for this recruitment process. Your application will be treated with the utmost discretion.

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Investment Analyst

Our client is a fund manager seeking an Investment Analyst to join its growing and entrepreneurial investment team. Its core strategy is to seek investments in private equity / credit fund and co-investment opportunities. The company is an authorized AIFM regulated by the CSSF. In addition to private market investments, it provides full fund management to investment funds across different markets.

Your responsibilities:

• Private Markets execution support in analysing new investment opportunities and preparing recommendations to the investment committee
• Monitor existing Private Equity and Private Credit investments and portfolio developments of underlying holdings – supporting data collection and management of a third-party database solution
• Support ad-hoc presentations, including LP reporting, cashflow projections, AGM presentations etc.
• The role will be across both Private Equity and Private Credit fund commitments and co-investments and is a full-time role in Luxembourg

Your profile:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) is a mandatory requirement
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel
• Hardworking and motivated to deliver a high-quality of work
• Ability to think constructively and work independently while interacting with the team on project related tasks
• Attention to detail and good time management
• High level of numeracy and understanding of corporate finance
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Solid research skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

On occasion, an offer of employment may be subject to a verification check. In this case a potential employer may ask you to provide documentation to support your application, this can include copies of educational achievements, international criminal record checks, reference checks, employment history etc.

Could this be the right opportunity for you? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Agnieszka Parisse agnieszka.parisse@andersonwise.com to be considered for this recruitment process.

Your application will be treated with the utmost discretion.  We take your privacy as our utmost concern and we manage your data with highest degree of confidentiality. Before applying to any of our opportunities, we invite you to read our privacy policy, available on our website.