Fund Administration Officer

Generali Investments Luxembourg S.A. (GIL) manages traditional and alternative investments (i.e. through UCITS and AIF investment vehicles) on an international scale with the experience and professionalism of the team of experts at the Generali Group, in addition to the world-class investment firms available through its funds offerings.The Generali Group is one of the most significant players in the global insurance and financial products market. It is characterized from the very outset by a strong international outlook and now present in more than 60 Countries.

The Liquid Asset Administration is in charge of the operations related activity for open ended funds within Generali Investment Luxembourg S.A. Within the Liquid Asset Administration, the Officer is in charge of providing support to the Head of Liquid Asset Administration, to manage all the activities related to the life cycle of the Funds from an Operational perspective.

Main Tasks:
Participate in the day-to-day oversight of our service providers : Custody, Fund Accounting and Transfer Agent functions;
- Review NAV accuracy through p-Control
- Review the Fund expenses and related calculation of ongoing charges (TER - OGC)
- Act as the main point of contact for internal and external partners regarding (mostly, but not exclusively) Fund Accounting-related activities and issues
- Liaising with internal and external parties (Depositary, Transfer Agency, Central Administration, auditors, investments managers etc.) for Operations related activities
- Take responsibility in the review of annual and semi-annual reports of our Funds (Audit coordination)
- Assisting with the dividends computation, dissemination and controls processes
- Ensure the accuracy and correct dissemination of the fund’s data
- Participate on the periodic meeting with service providers, review and analysis of the Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Responsible for production and dissemination of periodic reports to various counterparties (Data Vendors, central administrator, other business units of Generali Group of Companies)
- Participate in the preparation of the Board packs
- Maintain and update the policies, procedures and work guides of the company in order to be efficient and in line with the regulatory requirements
- Coordinate the implementation of new funds, mergers and liquidations across funds domiciles (Operational aspects)

The completion of the above tasks requires a strong cooperation with service providers such as Fund Admin, Transfer Agent, Depositary, etc.

**Requirements**:
Must Have:

- At least 3 years professional experience in the area of Fund Administration / Fund Operations
- Significant knowledge of all Fund Accounting related activities (Knowledge of p-Control is plus)
- Significant knowledge of the Oversight activities (TA - Custody - Fund Accounting)
- University degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent experience
- Solid analytical skills and ability to rapidly comprehend complex issues
- Goal oriented, self-driven and flexible
- Excellent command of English, verbal and written is mandatory. Knowledge of French or Italian as additional language would be beneficial
- Willingness to learn new things and to look into a broad range of topics

Soft Skills:

- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
- Solution oriented
- Proactive approach, strong collaboration skills and teaming ability
- Ability to work with team spirit in an international and multicultural environment
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high qualitative standard
- Firm understanding of the entire asset management value chain
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office, programming skills are considered as an asset
- Exemplary problem-solving skills as well as the ability to multi-task and handle deadlines without supervision
- Experience in working in a dynamic and close-knit atmosphere, being able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships, internally and externally, in a global business environment