Senior Depositary Analyst

Reports to Depositary Manager

The purpose of this position is to carry out routine day-to-day functions of the Aztec Group Depositary services offering.

Key responsibilities:

• Actively participate to establish and refine operating procedures relating to the depositary services offering in collaboration with direct line Manager

• Assume responsibility for monitoring all cash flows passing through the fund platform following the given procedures

• Assume responsibility for the safe keeping of fund assets, whether through custody or more general verification of ownership

• Oversee the proper operation of the fund platform, implementing a number of ex post controls and checks to achieve it

• In conjunction with the direct line Manager, ensure that the depositary services department complies with all legal and regulatory requirements

• Act as a higher authority on internal and external day-to-day queries

• Support direct line Manager on delegated tasks (Billing, onboarding, etc…)

• Take responsibility for providing oversight and monitoring, including transaction reviews and documentation collection process

• Act as a 4-eyes level of review on depositary matters, ensuring Aztec policy and professional guidelines are adhered to and that a professional quality service is provided to clients and outside contacts

• Prepare KPI reporting and present it in Board meetings

• Supervise and assist in the training and development of more junior staff

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

• Hold a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or Business Administration

• Fluent in English (German or any other EU language will be considered as an asset)

• The candidate should have 2 to 4 years of experience in Depositary, Fund Administration or Audit with good understanding in Depositary duties such as Cash Monitoring, Safekeeping and Oversight

• The candidate should have a good understanding of complex fund structure, asset class (PE, RE, Infrastructure)

• The candidate should have in-depth knowledge of AIFMD, AIFMD Level 2 Regulation and CSSF circular 18/697

• A relevant professional qualification (ACCA, OEC, DSCG or ACA) will be considered as an asset

• Sound technical knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy and bespoke on the job training)

• Computer literacy, word processing and spread sheet skills are essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts

• An eye for detail and good degree of initiative with an ability to provide commercial, risk sensitive solutions for clients

• A willingness to read and interpret domestic and EU regulations and legislation is desirable

• Experience of day to day supervision of at least one employee coupled with a desire to develop responsibilities within the people management arena

• Experience of responsibility for a client relationship or a significant part of a major client relationship is also essential

We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.

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“For all accepted offers of employment with Aztec Financial Services (Luxembourg) S.A, candidates will be required to complete pre-screening requirements, including providing a criminal record certificate (extrait de casier judiciaire).”

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