Depositary Bank Officer - Alternative Investment Funds - Cdd 18 Mois

Descripción del puesto:

Edmond de Rothschild is a conviction-driven investment house built on the belief that wealth should contribute to building the future. Family-owned, independent and specialized, the Group pursues bold, long-term investment strategies rooted in the real economy, combining financial performance with positive impact.
Your role
Edmond de Rothschild (Europe) acts as Depositary Bank for a broad range of traditional and alternative investment funds across various client segments.
To support the continued development of our Alternative Investment Funds activity, we are looking for a Depositary Officer with proven practical knowledge of the AIFMD framework and alternative fund structures.
This is a varied role requiring sound judgement, strong attention to detail, effective communication and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Our offer
An interesting position in a dynamic, highly motivated, multicultural and fast paced working environment.
Fixed- term contract - 18 months
Your responsibilities
As a Depositary Officer within our Alternative Funds' team, your main responsibilities will be to:
* Perform daily cash-flow monitoring and reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and escalate exceptions in accordance with internal procedures;
* Perform ownership verification and record-keeping activities based on supporting documentation, including the application of the look-through principle where relevant;
* Carry out depositary oversight activities in relation to AIFMs and delegated service providers, including due diligence assessments;
* Contribute to fund risk assessments, taking into account the Funds' investment strategies, structures and underlying asset classes;
* Prepare and present internal and external reporting;
* Participate in projects, requests for proposals, audits and holding confirmation campaigns;
* Support the continuous improvement of processes and controls, ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies;
* Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
Your profile
To succeed in this role, you should have:
* A +3/5 university degree in economics, management, accounting, finance or a related field; relevant professional experience will also be considered;
* First experience in Depositary Bank field;
* Sound knowledge of depositary duties and responsibilities under the AIFMD framework;
* Good understanding of alternative investment fund structures and alternative asset classes;
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and connect information from different sources;
* A well-organized, proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines;
* High standards of accuracy, integrity and attention to detail;
* The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment;
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; knowledge of eFront would be considered an advantage;
* Fluency in English and French.

The position is full time, based in Luxembourg, and reports to the Head of Alternative Investment Fund Depositary Bank Team