Internship – Investment Operations & Portfolio Support
Duration: 6 Months - Internship
Location: Luxembourg – Findel
Start date: August 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:
- Gain hands-on experience in investment operations for multi-asset investments portfolio—exposure to private equity, hedge funds, private debt, and infrastructure
- Learn the end-to-end operational infrastructure of institutional asset management, from trade execution to settlement and reporting
- Work directly with senior team members managing live transactions with major custodians, fund administrators, and prime brokers
- Develop specialized skills in alternative investments operations
- Understand how operational excellence enables investment performance
- Join a small, dynamic team where your contributions have direct impact on daily operations
- Competitive internship compensation and potential pathway to full-time roles based on performance
Your key responsibilities:
Trade Operations & Settlement
- Support the full trade lifecycle, including booking checks, confirmations, and settlement monitoring.
- Preparation and monitoring of cash movements (subscriptions/redemptions, FX, margin calls, IRS interest, etc.).
- Follow up with custodians, brokers, and fund administrators to resolve settlement or instruction issues.
- Monitor the group inbox, triage incoming items, and route them to appropriate owners.
Reconciliations & Controls
- Perform cash, position, and trade reconciliations between internal records and external custodians.
- Investigate and resolve breaks, ensuring accurate reporting and control documentation.
- Support month-end EMIR control checks and ensure data completeness.
Process Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Maintain and enhance internal trackers, databases, and process documentation.
- Collaborate with Portfolio Managers, Compliance, Risk, and IT to support operational needs.
- Support new investment setups, fund launches, and document workflows.
- Assist with due diligence, audit requests, and ad-hoc operational projects.
Your Profile:
We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual who is eager to learn. The ideal candidate will have:
Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
- Basic understanding of financial instruments (funds, equities, FX, derivatives) is a plus.
- Solid Excel skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Clear and professional communication style.
- Proactive, reliable, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
Languages
- English required (written & spoken).
- Additional languages are a plus.
Mindset
- Curious, resourceful, and eager to develop hands-on experience in investment operations.
- Team-oriented attitude with a willingness to support colleagues across different functions.
We are looking forward to meeting you
- 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.
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