Pgim Director, Fund Legal and Governance

Director, Fund Legal and Governance (f/m/d)

Based in Luxembourg

A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

At PGIM, You Can

WHAT YOU WILL DO

We are looking for an astute, determined professional like you to fulfill a critical position within our Fund Legal and Governance Team. You will showcase your success through collaboration, ownership and innovation. Your expertise in emerging trends and practices will evoke stimulating discussions around optimization and change to help keep our competitive edge. This rewarding opportunity will enable you to make a big impact in our organization, so if this sounds exciting, then PGIM might be the place.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

The Fund Legal and Governance team sits within Fund Operations The management span of the role assumes effective supervision of the work performed by external parties. You will monitor, guide and control external service provider(s) in compliance with a vendor governance program. Board positions on fund SPVs or other fund related legal entities will be offered. The role holder reports to the Head of Fund Legal and Governance, based in Luxembourg and responsibilities include:

- Act as the deputy of the head of the Fund Legal and Governance team, leading, developing and coaching the team and pitching in to solve complex or sensitive matters and act as a contact of escalation in day-to-day tasks.
- Support the Head of Fund Legal and Governance in leading or supporting various projects and broader initiatives within the firm.
- Direct report to several analysts, associates and managers.
- Responsibility for the effective oversight of several alternative investment funds from a legal administration and governance perspective.
- Communicating directly to the AIFM board and conducting officers, acting as an expert on legal administration and governance, and being able to make constructive proposals.
- Ensuring information submitted to the governing bodies of the managed funds/fund SPVs are both complete and neutral, and decisions taken are implemented.
- Collaborating efficiently and effectively with 3rd party service providers (including fund and corporate administrators, depositaries, banks and advisors) and in-house corporate secretarial function including managing the coordination of their activities with other stakeholders. Discussing, agreeing and approving master service agreements, fees schedules, operating memorandums.
- Based on an overall review of the fund administration activities, managing risks by identifying issues and taking proactively appropriate actions.
- Communicating effectively with other members of the team, fund controllers, investors/clients, tax advisors, banks, auditors, law department and outside legal counsels. Collaboration with Fund Controlling, Asset Management, Portfolio Management and Transactions teams on

legal and governance matters including support in acquisitions, dispositions, (re)financings and execution of business plans.
- Supporting the Global Investor Services function on managing investor on-boarding and investor transactions.
- Reviewing legal documents prepared by fund and corporate administrators and outside legal counsel e.g. board minutes, shareholders resolutions, agreements, loans, share transfer agreements, POA’s, resolutions to amend the articles of association; ensuring the completeness and accuracy thereof and processes involved in the execution thereof.
- Supervision of fund and SPV incorporations and liquidations, or changes to the domicile of entities.
- Arranging for the nomination/resignation of directors/managers and supervision of the registration and ongoing maintenance of registers of beneficial owners.
- Arranging for the opening of bank accounts and designation of bank authorities/signatory powers (or supervision thereof).
- Arranging for timely registrations at the Chamber of Commerce and other obligatory registrations and filings.
- Ensuring the timely publication of adopted annual accounts or other relevant matters.
- Maintaining contact with and consulting outside counsels whenever necessary on behalf of the firm or managed funds, as well as on behalf of (and in consultation with) investors/clients requesting