Junior Operational Due Diligence Officer

FundRock is a Pan-European leading independent UCITS management company and AIFM (Alternative Investment Fund Manager). Our clients are established blue-chip companies and leaders in their domestic market.
We invest in our people, enabling you to develop your skills and build on your experience.
If you like the idea of working for an ambitious and growing company, as part of a multicultural team, we are the place for you.

Role: Junior Operational Due Diligence Officer
Role Location: Valencia
Department: Operational Due Diligence
Employment Type: Permanent

Role summary:
We are currently looking for an Operational Due Diligence Officer to support our Luxembourg department in charge of the due diligences focused on fund administrators and depositaries.

Key responsibilities:
Support due diligence (initial / ongoing) oversight reviews on the fund administrators, depositaries, including questionnaire and standard pack documentation review, financial statements, structure charts, organizational charts, licenses, KPIs and SOC reports.
Monitor the deadlines set for completing the due diligence questionnaires.
Prepare the assessment report on service providers and escalate key findings to the Director of Operations.
Assist with the update of the key internal control and templates including the due diligence oversight dashboard, the internal company shared database and any template used for the preparation and completion of the due diligence exercise.
Prepare the on-site and/or remote sessions on the fund administrators, depositaries to address and remediate potential due diligence oversight findings and/or on-going subjects of interest.
Prepare fund´s board reports within the agreed timelines.
Liaise with internal teams to constantly improve the quality of control framework.
Support with ad hoc projects.
Required Qualifications:
Academic degree in finance, accounting, economics or similar.
Strong written and verbal communication in English.
Strong commercial awareness.

Skills & competencies:
Strong analytical skills.
High attention to detail, critical thinking and common sense.
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Proficiency in MS Office (esp. Excel).
Working autonomously.
Keen to further develop your practical knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to financial services, both within Luxembourg and other jurisdictions.

What you will get in return:
Private health insurance.
Performance Bonus.
Award System.
27 working days holiday + Public holidays
Opportunities for professional development.
Professional Development (CPD) and Study Guidance programs
Positive and hospitable work environment.
Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.
Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.
A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business + more

At Apex Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. In Spain, this includes our obligation under the LGD to ensure that people with disabilities are represented within our teams. If you have a recognised disability ( 33%), we welcome your application and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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.