Our client is a specialist investment manager focused on emerging and frontier markets, with a strong track record since its founding in 2007. The company operates as an independent boutique, currently owned by a leading global asset management firm. With a global presence, including offices in Luxembourg, Singapore, London, New York, and Denmark, the team is composed of 70 professionals worldwide, with a small, close-knit team of 8 based in Luxembourg.
Position Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Head of Luxembourg / Managing Director to oversee and manage the day-to-day operational activities of the Luxembourg office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the asset management industry, particularly in fund management and operations, with a deep understanding of the regulatory and operational landscape in Luxembourg and cross-border fund structures. This role offers broad responsibilities, providing leadership and oversight across multiple functions, including custodianship, transfer agency (TA), and broader operational management.
You will play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations for the Luxembourg office, liaising with internal teams and external service providers, while maintaining compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of the Luxembourg operations, ensuring the efficient and compliant running of fund management processes.
- Work closely with the custodians, transfer agents, and other service providers to ensure high-quality operations and client service.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Understand and manage the intricacies of cross-border fund structures, including the unique setup and registration of funds in different countries.
- Provide hands-on management and oversight of the Luxembourg team, helping them navigate complex fund structures and processes.
- Collaborate with internal teams globally, including the parent company, and maintain strong communication channels.
- Demonstrate a solution-oriented approach to any operational or regulatory challenges that arise.
- Lead and support a professional yet informal culture, promoting collaboration, transparency, and quick decision-making.
- Be a trusted point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders in the Luxembourg office.
- Assist in strategic decisions, contributing to the company's growth and evolution in the private debt sector, a rapidly growing area within the firm's portfolio.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong experience in the asset management industry, particularly with Luxembourg fund management operations.
- Experience managing or overseeing a team in a management company (Manco) or similar operations function.
- Deep understanding of the Luxembourg regulatory environment.
- Experience with cross-border fund structures and operations, with the ability to navigate different jurisdictions.
- Familiarity with mutual funds, with a specialized focus on private debt and an understanding of the dynamics in this booming sector.
- Strong management skills, with a hands-on, practical approach to overseeing day-to-day operations.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on teamwork and transparency.
- Ability to take broad ownership of operational functions and adapt to a fast-moving, decision-oriented environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus, particularly French or German).
- Previous experience working in a boutique investment management firm or in a smaller, agile team.
- Knowledge of Luxembourg tax and regulatory frameworks for investment management.
