Having achieved remarkable success in Germany, our Client – a leading valuation firm in Europe for complex alternative investment – is expanding its operations to Luxembourg and seeking a dynamic Business Development Director

This is an opportunity to actively contribute to the continued success of a dynamic company, reporting directly to the Head of Luxembourg’s office, and shaping the company’s reach in the Luxembourg market.

As their Business Development Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving their growth and elevating their recognition within the Luxembourg fund industry.

Business Development Director – Valuation Services

Your areas of responsibility:

• Develop and execute a business development strategy and enhance the visibility and recognition of the Company in the Luxembourg financial industry.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders and clients to promote valuation services.
• Generate new business opportunities and revenue streams, creating and maintaining a client portfolio.
• Foster collaborations and networks with industry associations and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct ongoing market research and analysis to stay informed about industry trends and client preferences.
• Tailor valuation services to meet client needs and ensure customised solutions.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements in Luxembourg's financial industry.

Your profile:

• A university degree (masters or PhD) in a relevant field.
• 5-10 years of experience in Luxembourg, ideally as a (Senior) Manager with a large auditing firm.
• Knowledge and experience in financial modelling and valuation, especially the ability to convey those technical matters clearly and succinctly to clients
• Knowledge and experience of the regulatory environment related to valuation and reporting (AIFMD, CSSF circulars, etc)
• Strong network within the Luxembourg fund industry (customers, auditors, regulators, etc)
• A proven ability to sell financial services in Luxembourg
• Proficiency in English and preferably French.
• Autonomous and self-starter

Could this be the right opportunity for you? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to David Kitzinger at david.kitzinger@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 manage your data with the highest degree of confidentiality. Before applying to any of our opportunities, we invite you to read our privacy policy on our website.

We are an equal-opportunity recruitment firm and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Senior Debt Financing Accountant

Anderson Wise is pleased to assist a Real Estate investment firm in the search for a Senior Debt Financing Accountant.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, international team. You will have the chance to join a company where collaboration with cross-functional colleagues is key to ensuring smooth finance operations.

You will be responsible for handling and centralising accounting and finance activities that are driven by the debt financing structure. You will work closely with Treasury team helping to ensure successful completion of transactions as well as accurate translation of the transactions into the financials.

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure precise compliance with refinancing, tax, and other processes across diverse jurisdictions.
• Collaborate closely with advisors from top-tier firms and legal experts to address queries promptly and ensure timely delivery of financial due diligence reports.
• Coordinate the refinancing process with relevant stakeholders, such as Investment Accounting, Tax, Debt Reporting, Legal & Compliance teams, and Blackstone teams.
• Efficiently coordinate the various stages of the distribution process by closely collaborating with Investment Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and Legal departments.
• Manage the annual bank reporting process to ensure compliance with covenants towards lenders.
• Accurately record all debt-related activities, including derivatives recording and deferred financing fees amortization, following IFRS and Group GAAP adjustments in FIS and Yardi systems.
• Prepare and manage central accounting journals, including acquisition entries based on fund flows.
• Contribute to the development of reconciliation reports (using tableau) to validate debt positions.
• Collaborate with the Group Controlling team to ensure accurate reporting of all debt-related items.
• Supervise and review the work performed by junior team members or outsourced resources.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities for junior members and outsourced resources.
• Take on ad-hoc projects as needed and requested.
• By implementing these strategies, we aim to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and drive efficiency across our financial operations.

Your profile

• Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with Luxembourg tax laws and cross-border transactions is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lux GAAP and IFRS is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications is essential, and experience with Yardi, FIS, and/or Tableau is advantageous.
• Comprehensive understanding of lending instruments and related derivatives.
• Thorough comprehension of tax mechanisms, including the ability to interpret and translate tax due diligence reports into financial terms.
• Capability to maintain a holistic view while handling detailed tasks, such as back-to-back financings.
• Adeptness in managing large volumes of data.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other teams and departments.
• Strong business acumen for prioritizing and addressing requests efficiently.
• Dynamic and hands-on approach with a problem-solving mindset.
• Organizational skills and a solution-oriented mindset.

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.  

When using our services, our clients require that we introduce candidates already in possession of a valid Luxembourg work permit. If this is not your case, we regret to inform you we will not be able to consider your application.

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

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Unser Kunde – Europa’s führender Bewertungsdienstleister – bietet hochwertige Bewertungsdienst-leistungen für die Finanzindustrie (Fonds, Asset Manager, Banken und Versicherungen) und sucht für die weitere Expansion in Deutschland einen erfahrenen und dynamischen Business Development Director (Standort Frankfurt).

Dies ist eine Gelegenheit, aktiv zum kontinuierlichen Erfolg eines dynamischen Unternehmens beizutragen, und berichtet direkt an den CEO in Frankfurt. Als Business Development Director werden Sie eine entscheidende Rolle dabei spielen, das Wachstum voranzutreiben und die Sichtbarkeit des Unternehmens innerhalb der deutschsprachigen Fondsbranche zu steigern.

Business Development Director (Frankfurt)

Ihre Verantwortungsbereiche:

• Entwicklung und Umsetzung einer Business Development Strategie sowie Erhöhung der Sichtbarkeit und Anerkennung des Unternehmens in der deutschsprachigen Finanzbranche.
• Aufbau und Pflege von Beziehungen zu wichtigen Interessengruppen und Kunden, um Bewertungsdienstleistungen zu fördern.
• Generierung neuer Geschäftsmöglichkeiten und Ertragsströme durch Erstellung und Pflege eines Kundenportfolios.
• Förderung von Zusammenarbeit und Netzwerken mit Branchenverbänden und Regulierungsbehörden.
• Durchführung kontinuierlicher Marktforschung und -analyse, um über Branchentrends und Kundenpräferenzen informiert zu bleiben.
• Anpassung von Bewertungsdienstleistungen an die Bedürfnisse der Kunden und Sicherstellung maßgeschneiderter Lösungen.
• Aktualisierung über regulatorische Anforderungen in der luxemburgischen Finanzbranche.

Ihr Profil:

• Relevanter Universitätsabschluss (Master oder PhD)
• Mind. 5-10 Jahre Vertriebserfahrung in Deutschland / DACH
• Grundkenntnisse und Erfahrung in Finanzmodellierung und Bewertung, insbesondere die Fähigkeit, diese technischen Angelegenheiten klar und prägnant an Kunden zu vermitteln.
• Kenntnisse und Erfahrungen im regulatorischen Umfeld in Bezug auf Bewertung und Berichterstattung
• Ein starkes Netzwerk innerhalb der deutschsprachigen Fondsbranche (Kunden, Wirtschaftsprüfer, Regulierungsbehörden, etc.)
• Nachgewiesene Fähigkeit, Finanzdienstleistungen zu verkaufen
• Beherrschung der deutschen Sprache
• Selbständig und eigenverantwortlich

Könnte dies die richtige Gelegenheit für Sie sein? Zögern Sie bitte nicht, Ihren Lebenslauf an David Kitzinger unter david.kitzinger@andersonwise.com zu senden, um im Rahmen dieses Rekrutierungsprozesses berücksichtigt zu werden.

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