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Job Purpose/Role

We are looking for you! To support the growth of our Private Markets product range, we are seeking to recruit a Fund Controller in the field of Alternative Investments in Luxemburg. In this role you will be the main contact for all processes within our investment vehicles. This includes overseeing external providers, executing payments for fund expenses etc. next to other specific tasks related to Fund Accounting, Custody and Depositary Oversight. You will report to our Head of Fund Controlling & Lifecycle Management and will join an experienced team of experts in an international environment.

What you will do

• Be responsible for operational day-to-day activities incl. ad hoc query management of Luxembourg domiciled fund structures
• Proactive engagement in processing of cash management events (e.g. investment transactions, expenses, internal transfers), investor events (e.g. issuance and sign off), fund audits, NAV and investor reporting’s as well as fee and other KPI calculations
• Run and maintain processes, procedures and related operating memorandum / service level agreements
• Monitor and reconcile related tax topics in comparison with accounting booking data
• Supervise the Luxembourg based service provider (Fund Accounting / Depositary / Custody) performance with a strong focus on critical metrics and improvement of operational stability
• Collaborate with investment manager teams, other members of the Private Markets Operations department and other internal/external stakeholders (e.g. Tax, Legal)
• Ensure active partnership between the service providers and the internal teams (e.g. management of critical issues)
• Improve and harmonize the Private Markets investment operating model for fund accounting and custody/depositary on a global scale

What you bring

Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of Luxembourg Alternatives Funds and investment strategies like Infrastructure Equity/Debt, PE, RE, FoF, Renewables
• Solid knowledge and understanding of the illiquid private markets industry and related operational topics and challenges and within areas such as transactions
• A sound understanding of the investment lifecycle for Private Markets, specifically for Luxembourg fund structures
• Solid knowledge and understanding of LUX GAAP and IFRS
• Strong knowledge of management fees, performance fees and rebates
• Technical skills in terms of programming / automating are of significant value as we look to optimize and automate our processes

Personal Profile

• University degree in business administration, finance, or equivalent
• Ideally 5+ years of working experience in the asset management industry (i.e. ManCo, AIFM, Service provider, Big 4 Accounting firm) with particular emphasis on Luxembourg fund administration, financial/regulatory reporting and custody/depositary (oversight)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the dedication to build positive relationships, internally and externally
• Strong ambition to automate and optimize processes
• Excellent organizational skills and strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and keen attention to detail
• High motivation to independently develop creative and targeted solutions
• High commitment, motivation and willingness to take on responsibility

Fluency in both written and spoken English, knowledge of German would be an asset

About Allianz Global Investors 

Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager. 

We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals. 

Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.  

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board. 

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com 

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