Our Client is a dynamic regulated third-party Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) active in Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure.
We are seeking for a motivated Risk Officer to be part of the growing Risk Management team, reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer.
Key responsibilities
- Perform initial and regular risk assessments for managed funds;
- Perform initial risk assessments (ex-ante) for transactions performed by the managed Funds;
- Participate in production of regular and ad-hoc reports to the senior management, investment committee and Board of Directors of the AIFM and to the regulator;
- Identify potential or actual breaches of the risk limits and compliance of the funds with their risk profiles;
- Support the monitoring of investment compliance of the funds under management;
- Maintain log of risk events for the Funds
- Coordinate exchange of information between the administrators, investment advisors, depositaries, etc.;
- Assist in the analysis and implementation of regulatory changes (CSSF Circulars, UCITS, AIFMD, ESMA guidelines);
Ideal profile
Academic degree in finance, economics, mathematics or equivalent;Professional qualifications (CAIA, CFA, FRM) would be considered an advantage;2 to 5 years of related experience in Luxembourg fund services industry, asset management or auditing;AIF experience is required; UCITS experience is welcomeExcellent written and verbal proficiency in English, good command of German or Italian would be an asset;Able to work independently and well organised;Understanding of risks related to financial instruments;Good understanding of financial mathematics, statistics and modelling techniques;Experience in liquidity stress testing for open-ended AIFs would be a plus;Analytical mind and ability to understand technical subjects;Able to read and understand legal documentation;Good level of skills in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Access);Awareness of fund industry related regulation;Familiarity with at least of one of the following strategies : Real Estate, Private Equity and Debt Funds is required