Assistant Manager Risk Management AIFM

Company Description

ABOUT IQ-EQ

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

As the Risk Management – Administrative Officer, AIFM, you will:

• Draft Fund risk profiles covering all types of risks the managed Funds are exposed to, as well as the investment compliance limits.
• Support the Risk Management Department in reviewing investment transactions from a risk management perspective by performing pre-trade investment compliance controls.
• Provide support in monitoring the Funds’ risk exposures to ensure they remain in line with the Fund risk profile and investment restrictions (including leverage), and escalate any deviations you identify.
• Draft risk reports and other deliverables for the governing bodies of the Funds under management and the AIFM senior management.
• Support the Luxembourg team with the Annex IV service by collecting accounts/NAV packs on an NAV frequency basis and reviewing the Annex IV reports.
• Provide support to the Risk Management team for any ad-hoc requests received from various stakeholders.
  
  

Qualifications

Getting things right and doing the right thing lies at the core of our AIFM team, and you play a vital role in ensuring we remain consistent and compliant with current financial regulations. While your focus will be on risk management, you will need to be a master organizer, enjoy variety, and approach your work as a methodical planner.

• You are thorough in everything you do, using your own judgment to highlight significant findings and escalate when rules or regulations are breached.
• You bring strong attention to detail to every task.
• You thrive on daily challenges, working as a proactive team player with excellent organizational skills that allow you to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• You build strong relationships across the business, ensuring you succeed and remain effective in your role.
• You act as part of our second line of defense, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, corporate and service standards, company policies, and procedures.
• With the support of your team and your own judgment, you identify risks or concerns and report them in a timely manner.
• You also focus on your long-term career goals, knowing we will provide the support and opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions and build a successful future together.
  
  

In addition to living our Group Values — Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative — you will:

• Communicate proficiently in verbal and written English (other languages are an advantage).
• Show eagerness to learn and grow.
  
  

Requirements

• You hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification.
• You bring 5–10 years of relevant working experience in a similar position.
• You have basic knowledge of Alternative Investments (Private Equity, Real Estate, Private Debt, Infrastructure, Fund of Funds).
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office packages, including Excel (no VBA required), Word, and PowerPoint.
• You are fluent in English; additional languages are considered an asset.
• You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently.
• You have strong communication skills and the capacity to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Work effectively in a team, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills with both management and staff.
• Be well-organized, detail-oriented, and autonomous in your work.
• Demonstrate drive, initiative, and ownership in everything you do.
• Adapt to flexible working hours when required.
  
  

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

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