Portfolio Manager

As a Portfolio Manager, you play a pivotal role in our digital-native fund operations, driving the optimisation of investment strategies for our clients. This role demands advanced analytical skills and strong attention to detail. You oversee the full investment lifecycle, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and contributing to the integrity of fundcraft’s investment governance framework. You collaborate closely with other product delivery units within our AIFM and central administration scope to ensure a seamless and compliant client experience.

Our client centric approach will give you direct and privileged access to a wide range of interlocutors and a real opportunity to make an impact and bring value to our clients. This position will also be a fantastic opportunity for you to expand your knowledge of the fund industry and to become an expert thanks to the exposure to very experienced colleagues.

This position is based in Luxembourg and reports directly to the Conducting Officer in charge of Portfolio Management.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Analyse, review and validate investment proposals of illiquid assets (Private Equity/Private Credit/Real Estate) ensuring transactions align with the fund’s investment profile, fund documentation (LPA/PPM), and regulatory requirements (e.g., CSSF 18/698).
- Monitor investment compliance by setting up and reviewing investment restriction rules, including internal triggers.
- Conduct pre-investment due diligence of target alternative investments (review of investment documentation, decision-making, communication with relevant counterparts and record retention).
- Accompany investments over their life cycle: liquidity management, as well as monitoring their existence and performance.
- Oversee and coordinate the investment process, ensuring necessary documentation is collected and reviewed before payments by the relevant counterparts.
- Organise Investment Committee (IC) meetings, review and present strategic analyses and ensure alignment with the fund’s objectives.
- Review static data points of portfolio companies, financial information, and valuation data quarterly at the target fund level to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Take part in initial assessments of fund setups, ensuring alignment with fund objectives and compliance with relevant regulations.

**Requirements**:

- University degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
- Proven experience (typically 2-3+ years) in investment analysis, fund operations, or portfolio management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with proficiency in German, French, or Spanish considered an asset. Ability to present complex topics clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
- Strong understanding of valuation models applicable to Private Equity (PE), Venture Capital (VC), and Fund of Funds (FoF) assets.
- Ability to read, synthesise, and critically analyse complex legal documentation related to fund operations and investments.
- Strong analytical capabilities with a focus on data-driven decision-making. Ability to navigate complex financial markets and understand emerging products and trends.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. A commitment to rigorous standards of work.
- Proactive and enthusiastic approach, fostering a collaborative environment and encouraging innovative thinking.

**Benefits**
- Join a culture that celebrates creativity and welcomes innovative, disruptive ideas, empowering you to make a real impact.
- Immerse yourself in a fast-paced, diverse workplace where you'll have the chance to collaborate and learn from specialists across various fields, fostering personal and professional growth.
- Embrace automation and seamless tech integration in your workflows, while our platform boosts operations through tech leverage, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve and updated with new technologies.
- Work in a comfortable, ergonomic environment within our spacious, modern offices where you can enjoy daily fresh fruit and coffee
- Monthly afterworks organised by the company to unwind and strengthen team connections.