Investment Operations Specialist – Transaction Management, Private Markets Operations 100%

Job Description

Our Investment Operations team is growing and we’re looking for an Investment Operations Specialist, who is highly motivated, detail focused and with a strong team spirit. We work in a very dynamic and collaborative environment, liaising closely with our Legal, Tax and Investment teams as well as external counterparties, ensuring an efficient and high quality processing of investments.

Responsibilities

• You will work together with our Investment and Legal teams to ensure that transactions on behalf of LGT entities into externally and internally managed funds are executed in a timely and accurate manner, covering various transaction types across the Private Equity, Real Estate, Credit, and Infrastructure businesses;

• You will ensure that all necessary operational processes for each transaction are handled within the timeframes required and in line with internal procedures;

• You will ensure strong, professional communication and co-ordination with various internal and external stakeholders;

• You will prepare and complete transaction documents (subscription documents, transfer agreements, other legal transactional documents), in an increasingly time-pressured and complex environment;

• You will compile and provide KYC documents in relation to ongoing transactions and ad-hoc KYC requests, working to ensure our entities are onboarded by our counterparties in a timely manner;

• You will coordinate and resolve internal and external queries and execute various types of ad-hoc legal documentation;

• You will support the team and provide input to various ongoing projects, particularly in terms of process enhancements and system development.

Requirements

• You have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent);

• You have at least 7 years’ experience in a similar deadline-driven role in the financial services sector, preferably within asset management and ideally with exposure to AML / KYC policies and procedures;

• You are fluent in English (written and spoken), German skills are beneficial but not essential;

• You have a high level of initiative and attention to detail, with a clear focus on client service;

• You work well as part of a team, supporting fellow team members, and you also have a strong ability to work independently, taking ownership and responsibility for various tasks;

• You are efficient, accurate, organized, flexible and have a reliable working style, with a strong ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively;

• You adapt and learn quickly in a changing environment;

• You have an open, clear and professional communication style, with an ability to effectively manage internal and external stakeholders.