Junior Investment Operations Officer

Junior Investment Operations Officer (Middle Office) Duration: Permanent, full-time

Location:
Luxembourg – Findel Start date: November / December 2026 Who we are and what we do: Klarphos is a Luxembourg-headquartered Asset Manager specialized in customized portfolio solutions and advisory services for institutional clients. Klarphos concentrates its asset management capabilities on a wide selection of assets such as Alternative Investments (Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Private Debt, VC / Growth), Derivatives and exchange traded products (ETPs). It also provides analysis for tailored strategic asset allocation and more customized services for its clients. What’s in it for you:
• Work in investment operations for a multi-asset investment portfolio, with exposure to private equity, hedge funds, private debt, infrastructure, derivatives and exchange-traded products.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the end-to-end operational infrastructure of institutional asset management, from post-trade processing and settlement through reconciliation, controls and reporting.
• Build specialized expertise in alternative-investment operations and understand how robust operational processes support effective portfolio management.
• Work directly with experienced team members supporting the operational lifecycle of live transactions with major custodians, fund administrators, and prime brokers.
• Join a small, dynamic team where your contributions will have a direct impact on daily operations.
• Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development. Your

key responsibilities
Trade Operations & Settlement
• Support the full post-trade lifecycle for traded instruments, including booking verification, confirmation matching and settlement monitoring.
• Prepare and monitor cash movements relating to subscriptions, redemptions, capital calls, distributions, FX and derivatives, including margin and collateral movements, interest, coupons, resets and settlement events.
• Support the operational lifecycle of alternative investments, including subscriptions, redemptions, capital calls, distributions, closings and related documentation.
• Monitor corporate actions and coordinate the required instructions, bookings and follow-up.
• Follow up with custodians, brokers, and fund administrators to resolve settlement or instruction-related issues.
• Monitor the shared operations inbox, assess incoming requests and ensure timely allocation and follow-up. Reconciliations, Controls & Reporting
• Perform cash, position, and trade reconciliations between internal records and external counterparties.
• Investigate and resolve breaks, ensuring accurate reporting, appropriate escalation and clear control documentation.
• Support month‑end EMIR control checks and ensure data completeness and consistency.
• Support internal operational and portfolio reporting, ensuring that positions, cash balances, and transaction data are complete and accurate.
• Support NAV and shadow NAV reviews and investigate discrepancies with fund administrators, custodians, Finance and Risk. Process Support & Investment Onboarding
• Maintain and enhance internal trackers, databases, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Management, Compliance, Risk, Finance and IT on operational requirements and issue resolution.
• Support the operational onboarding of new investments and counterparties, including account setup, settlement instructions, documentation, KYC/AML coordination, and internal approval workflows.
• Assist with due diligence, audit requests, and ad‑hoc operational projects.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and, where appropriate, automation of operational processes and controls.

Your Profile
We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual who is eager to build strong expertise in investment operations. The ideal candidate will have: Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in investment operations, fund administration, custody, asset management or a similar financial services environment is preferred; exceptional graduate candidates with relevant internships or exposure will also be considered. Skills & Competencies
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of financial instruments (funds, equities, FX, derivatives).
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
• Reliable and comfortable working in a dynamic environment. Languages
• Fluent English required (written and spoken).
• Additional languages are a plus. Mindset
• Curious, proactive and resourceful, with a willingness to further develop expertise in investment operations.
• Team‑oriented, with a collaborative approach across different functions.
• Committed to accuracy, timely follow-up and continuous process improvement. We are looking forward to meeting you Join us and contribute to the middle-office operations of a dynamic asset management firm. You will continue to hone your technical skills through real-world exposure to trade operations and portfolio analysis, but also develop a deep understanding of the alternative investments industry – all while working alongside a supportive team. We look forward to welcoming a new team member who is as passionate about finance as we are. We are committed to diversity and welcome all persons, regardless of gender or age, whether with or without physical impairment, regardless of ethnic origin, cultural background, religion, ideology or sexual identity. If you do not receive a response within 14 days, please assume that we have not considered your application.