Alternative Operations Fund Accounting, Vice President
State Street
Who we are looking for
a VP to join our Alternatives team in Luxembourg. This managerial position is within the Private Markets Business Unit of the State Street Alternative Investment Solutions Group in Luxembourg. The position interacts with all levels of professionals both internally and externally therefore, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are required. Candidates must demonstrate initiative, be able to perform well under pressure and simultaneously handle multiple assignments. The position is responsible for maintaining direct client relationships and managing the administration for multiple client sponsored investment funds in the Luxembourg market.
Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of the Private Markets Business Unit within the State Street Alternative Investment Solutions Group. This function is vital to the company as it ensures the seamless administration and oversight of complex investment fund structures for our clients in the Luxembourg market. By maintaining robust client relationships, delivering accurate and timely fund accounting services, and driving operational excellence, this role directly supports our commitment to client satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and the continued growth of our alternatives business. Your leadership will help uphold our reputation for reliability and innovation in a dynamic and evolving financial landscape
What you will be responsible for
Manage priorities and internal workflows to ensure client deadlines are met. Oversee the production of the Fund Accounting team’s deliverables (NAV, Managed accounts, budgets etc.) both with clients and internally
Manage the onboarding of new fund structures and work with different departments and the client to ensure operational readiness of the services elected for each entity
Contribute to positive collaborative working culture within the fund administration team, promoting our values
Interact and collaborate with other team leads to ensure coordination of deliverables and achieving of company goals
Implementation & oversight of a robust control environment:
Maintain trackers & MIS reporting for Onboarding and client Fund Accounting deliverables.
Ensure accuracy of our Fund Accounting deliverables
Coordinate and manage client change requests as required
Participate in (and report to) the local Management, Onboarding & Risk Committees, as required
Implement operational process improvement changes within the department
Ensure compliance to local regulations
Provide KRI reporting to management and the first line of defense
Attend Service Review Meetings with internal subdelegates and ensure outsourcing documentation is maintained and up to date.
Maintain relationships with clients for administrative and administration matters:
Maintain working relationship with client contacts, including investment professionals, investors, auditors, lawyers and banking personnel
Manage client expectations with both client contacts and fund investors, as necessary
Coordinate discussion and documentation of portfolio investment valuations or capital financing structures with clients, as necessary
Review and/or prepare various client related correspondence
Prepare Senior review meeting packs and host client meetings as necessary
Provide technical support:
Review and develop understanding of investment fund legal documents
Review and drive the accounting setup for the funds you service ensuring stability of the operating model.
Promote new solutions to reduce risks and gain productivity
Participate in special client or internal projects as required, coordinating change activities with Subject Matter expert while liaising with the client
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, especially in high-pressure and multi-tasking environments
Proven experience in managing large-scale, multi-location projects and leading diverse teams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels
A proactive approach to process improvement, risk management, and operational efficiency
Deep understanding of fund administration, regulatory requirements, and the Luxembourg financial services environment
Education & Preferred Qualifications
University degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Finance, Economics or similar.
12+ years of experience in Fund administration, including 3 to 4 years of managerial experience
Professional accounting qualification is a plus, but not required
Experience in the private equity or real estate industry and financial reporting experience or relevant related experience
Familiarity with the Luxembourg regulatory environment is highly desirable (including an understanding of the various filing requirements for different entity types and associated deadlines)
Sound computer skills are required, especially Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel.
About State Street
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