Funds Controller

The Pictet Group is one of the world's leading independent wealth and asset managers. Founded in 1805 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Group is represented at 30 offices in financial centres worldwide, and currently employs over 5200 people. Pictet has been present since 1989 in Luxembourg, where it employs over 700 people.

FundPartner Solutions provides a full suite of fund administration and private label funds services. The global team of industry experts specialises in fund domiciliation, registration and governance, as well as risk compliance and investment management services.

Operations provide secure and efficient processing of Pictet's banking transactions and investment funds. Our teams ensure all activities follow regulations and manage risks.

By developing and maintaining a modern, robust infrastructure, we guarantee reliable, high-quality services for Pictet wealth management, asset management and real estate clients.

Assigned to the Funds Accounting Department, the Funds Controller is responsible for processing the NAV calculation, analysing and commenting NAV exceptions and preparing share class hedging instructions.

• Process the NAV calculation of in-house and third-party funds in accordance with the production planning and in compliance with established processes and procedures.
• Check the plausibility of the NAV variation (performance versus benchmark, control prices, corporate actions impact).
• Investigate and address NAV exceptions, reconcile cash and portfolio trades and register trades with Transfer Agent and depositary bank.
• Respect deadlines of NAV publications.
• Liaise efficiently with second level controllers, management and clients in accordance with escalation and communication protocols.
• Ensure adequate share class hedging (prepare instructions, control spot and forward effect).
• Address client requests (inside and outside the Group) to guarantee a quality service.
• Contribute to all tasks relating to the lifecycle of funds.

Qualifications and experience

• University degree (at least BAC +2) in Economics, Accounting or Finance.
• At least two years' experience in a funds accounting.

Technical skills

• Experience in NAV calculations and NAV production.
• Knowledge of UCITS and UCIs Funds.
• Understanding of Fund Administration and the relationships with the different stakeholders.
• Knowledge of financial products and their valuation
• Knowledge of foreign currency hedging and asset pooling techniques a plus.
• Knowledge of Multifonds accounting software an asset.
• Good command of the Microsoft office application.

Soft skills

• Rigor, ability to cope with stress.
• Ability to navigate in a consistently changing environment.
• Good analytical and communication skills.
• Sense of initiative, motivation and dynamism.

Language skills

• Fluent in French and good command of English.

We will not accept any CVs from agencies.

In accordance with the provisions of the Luxembourg law of 23 July 2016 amending the law of 29 March 2013, candidates may be required to provide an extract from their criminal record. This document, issued by the authorities, must not be older than three months. Such a document will be requested with the aim of carrying out a character check on candidates, bearing in mind the area of activity of our establishment and, more particularly, the tasks described in the job description.

Flexible and modern ways of working

As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote the well-being of our employees through a set of flexible working arrangements, ranging from a work-from-home policy for eligible functions to opportunities for annualised part-time leave and extended parental leave.

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.