Portfolio Manager

FundRock LIS S.A. is a successful third-party UCITS management company and AIFM headquartered in Luxembourg and with an office in Dublin, delivering fund solutions to renowned investment managers and fund initiators.

Founded in 2011, we focus on private equity, real estate, infrastructure and debt asset classes. Today we are the leading third-party AIFM in the private funds space.

In September 2022, our company was acquired by Apex Group.

Apex Group Ltd., established in Bermuda in 2003, is a global financial services provider. With over 13,000 employees globally, Apex Group provides services into 50 jurisdictions delivering an expansive range of services to asset managers, financial institutions, private clients, and family offices.

The Group has continually improved and evolved its capabilities to offer a single-source solution through establishing the broadest range of services in the industry; including fund raising solutions, fund administration, digital onboarding and bank accounts, depositary, custody, super ManCo, corporate services and a pioneering ESG and sustainability services.

Apex Group’s purpose is to be more than just a financial services provider and is committed to driving positive change to address three core areas; the environment and climate change, women’s empowerment and economic independence, education and social mobility.

Do you have Portfolio Manager experience, and are you seeking a new job in Luxembourg? Apex Group is looking for a Portfolio Manager, and the role comes with an attractive salary and benefits package, including the opportunity to be part of a positive and diverse workplace culture.

As a Portfolio Manager, you will execute the Portfolio Management duties with regard to Alternative Investments, especially, but not limited to, Private Equity, Real Estate and Private Debt. You will collaborate closely with the investment advisors with the regular review of the investments pipeline and budget.

Job Specification:

To give you an idea of how this Portfolio Manager role would look and feel, here are some of the things you could expect to do:

• Review investment opportunities and related analysis received by FundRock LIS’ advisors
• Understand and review complex financial models projecting future earnings and profits potential and use this, to form your own judgement
• Work closely with investment advisors to assess financial, legal- and tax-related information and investment opportunities submitted to the AIFM, review and admit/dispose and maintain investments in the funds where FundRock LIS is acting as AIFM
• Review offering documents and fund documentation and ensure company and regulatory compliance
• Engage in the onboarding of new investment funds as a subject matter expert in the field of portfolio management
• Maintain knowledge of a wide range of investment and financial products held in portfolio
• Liaise with investment teams, including analysts and other managers and senior representatives, to stay up-to-date and abreast of market situations that may impact funds managed by Fundrock-LIS
• Solid experience and knowledge of portfolio management for Real Assets, Venture Capital, Private Equity and Debt strategies
• Engage in regular research and reading to stay apprised about the state of the economy, global financial markets but also the Luxembourg/Irish investment fund regulatory environment
• Actively monitor the investment strategies and funds’ performance

Profile:

• University degree Business Administration, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting or relevant professional qualifications, CAIA/CFA or similar considered as a plus
• A minimum of one year of working experience within the funds industry
• Good knowledge of Luxembourg RE, Debt or PE structures and regulations (AIFMD)
• Excellent intellect with the ability to understand complex issues quickly, grasp new concepts and ideas rapidly
• Fluent in English (Knowledge of French or German will be considered an asset together with any other EU languages)

Please note that a background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process once a job offer has been made. In accordance with the provisions of the Luxembourg law of 23 July 2016 amending the law of 29 March 2013, candidates may be required to provide an extract from their criminal record. This document, issued by the authorities, must not be older than three months. Such a document will be requested with the aim of carrying out a character check on candidates, bearing in mind the area of activity of our establishment and, more particularly, the tasks described in the job description.

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team.

Benefits

As a truly global business, we tailor benefits to each location to safeguard our people and respect local cultures and ways of working. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in talent development. Join our global network, and you will benefit from education support, sponsorship and in-house training programs.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

About Apex Group

We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices.

Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals.

We’re a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies. Prepare to accelerate.

We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster.

Positive change starts with you. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster.

The journey is yours to own. When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey.

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