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.

Senior Operational Due Diligence Officer (f/m/d)

Role Location: Valencia (Spain)

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent

FundRock LIS S.A. as part of Apex Group is a successful third-party AIFM headquartered in Luxembourg, delivering fund solutions to world renowned investment managers and fund initiators. We focus on private equity, real estate, infrastructure and debt asset classes. With more than 100 professionals and over 200 alternative investment funds (AIF) on our platform we are today the leading third-party AIFM in private funds space in Luxembourg.

We are currently looking for a Senior Operational Due Diligence Officer to support our Luxembourg department in charge of the Due Diligences on Fund Administrators, Depositaries, Marketing entities.

Job Specification:

• Execution of due diligence (initial / ongoing) oversight reviews on the Fund Administrators, Depositary Banks and Marketing entities, including questionnaire and standard pack documentation review, ISAE 3402 control reports for the purpose of the business model and the implemented control framework understanding;

• Monitor the deadlines set for completing the due diligence questionnaires;

• Prepare the assessment report on service providers and escalate key findings to the Head of Operational Due Diligence;

• 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 and execution of on-site and/or remote sessions on the Central Administrators, Depositary Banks and Marketing entities 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.

Skills Required:

• Academic degree, preferably in Finance or Economics;

• Keen to further develop your practical knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to financial services, both within Luxembourg and other jurisdictions;

• Strong commercial awareness, analytical and communications skills;

• Good working knowledge in MS Office suite;

• Fluent in English with excellent written and oral communication skills.

What you will get in return

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;

• A friendly, co-operative and supportive environment;

• Training and development opportunities.

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.