Associate Transfer Agent (m/f/d)

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Job Description & Summary

Pwc Luxembourg is hiring an Associate Transfer Agent (m/f/d). What if it was you?

Who we are: We are the largest professional services firm in Luxembourg, providing audit, tax and advisory services including management consulting, transaction, financing and regulatory advice to a wide variety of clients. To make it happen, we count on the expertise of over 3,700 people from more than 94 different countries, who strive every day to reach excellence and team up to solve important problems through innovative solutions. We value diverse and singular career paths, embrace everyones unique self and encourage our People to fuel their potential in a work environment that is inclusive, stimulating, and motivating.

The PwC Fund Administration practice is looking to hire professionals eager to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment being part of a dynamic team where each member has the ability to develop both technical and relationship skills. We propose to our clients best in class technology driven solutions to deliver a full range of alternative fund administration, accounting, tax and reporting services.

Your mission, if you accept it :

Working in a team, your role will encompass participation in all areas of Fund Administration, Accounting and Tax for a variety of complex alternative structures.

Working closely with Senior Associates and Managers, your responsibilities as a Transfer Agent are to:

• Provide a high quality service to clients, ensuring all deliverables and deadline are met and in line with PwC Internal quality standards;

• Ensure all clients queries are answered in a timely manner;

• Ensure early escalation of issues to your manager as appropriate, identify areas of improvements and propose solutions/ mitigating actions;

• Process investor transactions such as drawdowns, distributions and transfers, handling all relevant payment related to investors transactions and reconciliation of bank movements;

• Perform the AML/KYC preparation, analysis and set-up of the investors’ files eg. Individual, Company, Trust, Foundation, Regulated entity and the ongoing review of the existing file;s

• Provide support to the other fund operation teams as required from time to time;

• Obtain sound knowledge of the transfer agent processes, and develop the key skills required to become a reliable member of the team;

• Build close working relationships with other teams in our Accounting and Tax practice to create synergies, tailored solutions and provide best value to our clients.

The fund administration including Transfer Agent, AML&KYC and tax professions is evolving, data management and technology become a core consideration. During your mission you will be exposed to these dimensions which will include the use of a diverse range of tools or data analytics and data driven solutions.

What we propose:

• A diverse client portfolio, allowing you to develop technical, organisational and soft skills, as well as understanding of the alternatives industry, business and regulatory environment. This portfolio will consist of the alternative investments structures active internationally;

• A training and support program that you can define and tailor according to your specific needs;

• Team coaching and mentoring, smooth onboarding process and support from senior team members and peers;

• Participation in internal and external projects and initiatives;

• Working in a company that is a pioneer in developing new ways of working (hybrid model with satellite offices).

Let’s talk about you. If you are/have

• You are in your final year of, or already have, a Masters degree in Finance, Economics, Tax, Law or related discipline, from a university or higher education institution, and you are looking for your first professional experience;

• You are motivated and eager to learn various aspects of the transfer agent profession embracing digital transformation and new ways of working;

• You are interested in the hot topics and developments in the alternative investments world;

• You are keen to work in young, fast-paced and international teams;

• You have good people skills, you like to work as part of a team and you are eager to dive into a major project where your energy, analytical skills, discipline and intellectual curiosity will drive success;

• You are flexible and independent, and you can adapt to sudden changes in working patterns;

• Knowledge of accounting softwares (e.g. Yardi), data and analytical tools (ETL, BI, Alteryx) will be considered as an asset;

• Digital curiosity and interest in technology or languages (SQL, Python..) is welcome.

• You are highly proficient in English. Speaking French or German would be considered as an asset.

Moreover, our recruitment process is short and simple:

• A technical interview with a business recruiter

• An interview with a Talent Acquisition Specialist to assess your motivation

• An interview with a Partner of the team, if relevant.

A final word about us: We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. Whoever you are, we will consider your application without bias. Our experience has shown us that people who have suffered bias are less likely to apply if they think they don’t meet every single requirement. We encourage you to apply anyway, because we’ve learned that a caring and inclusive workplace creates a better future for all of us and for you.

Ready to grow your potential, reaching excellence together? Apply to the position now!

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