Head of AIFM Luxembourg

The Head of AIFM is responsible for the overall strategic regulatory and operational management of the Luxembourg AIFM. This role ensures full compliance with applicable EU and Luxembourg regulations (AIFMD CSSF circulars fund-specific regulations) drives operational excellence oversees key control functions and leads the AIFM team. 

The Head of AIFM is also a central representative of the AIFM within the group and externally supporting business development representing the AIFM in clientfacing situations and contributing to prospect pitches alongside the sales teams. 

The AIFM in Luxembourg manages a wide range of alternative investment strategies such as Private Equity Real Estate Debt Fund of Funds etc. and is designated Portfolio Manager for half of the funds under management. 

You will

Regulatory oversight & compliance 

• Ensure full adherence to AIFMD CSSF regulations and all applicable laws and regulatory frameworks governing Luxembourg AIFMs. 
• Oversee and coordinate activities of the risk management portfolio management compliance and valuation functions. 
• Maintain strong relationships with the CSSF acting as the primary regulatory contact for the AIFM together with the Conducting officer in charge of Compliance. 
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure timely implementation of new requirements. 
• Ensure high-quality and timely regulatory reporting (e.g. Annex IV internal/external reporting). 

Operational management & process governance 

• Oversee the AIFMs full operating model including delegation oversight service provider monitoring and adherence to internal policies and procedures. 
• Ensure robust operating processes across the value chain: risk management portfolio oversight investment restrictions valuation oversight reporting and governance. 
• Drive process improvements operational efficiency and automation initiatives. 
• Chair or participate in internal committees depending on technical expertise (e.g. valuation risk investment). 
• Ensure effective controls and documentation in line with regulatory expectations and internal governance standards. 

Leadership & people management 

• Lead mentor and develop the AIFM Senior Management team fostering a culture of accountability expertise and collaboration. 
• Ensure resources skills and capabilities are aligned with the AIFMs strategic objectives and regulatory obligations. 
• Support recruitment succession planning training and team development initiatives. 
• Promote a strong risk-aware and compliance-oriented culture within the organisation. 

Strategic representation & governance 

• Represent the AIFM at group level acting as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders across jurisdictions. 
• Participate in group governance forums and contribute to strategic decision-making involving AIFM operations risk frameworks and new product launches. 
• Ensure transparent communication between the AIFM and its Senior Management Group leadership and internal functions. 

Business development & commercial support 

• Support the sales force and relationship managers by providing regulatory and operational expertise during prospect pitches client meetings and due diligence interactions. 
• Act as the AIFMs ambassador in the market representing the organisation at industry events client meetings and external forums with the support of the Senior Management. 
• Contribute to the onboarding of new clients and products ensuring alignment with AIFM capabilities regulatory requirements and risk appetite. 
• Assess new business opportunities new fund structures and new asset class strategies from a regulatory and operational feasibility perspective. 

Stakeholder Management 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients investment managers service providers auditors and regulators. 
• Provide senior-level reporting to Management Board of Directors and CSSF as required with the support of the Senior Management team. 

What we offer 

• Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: additional social benefits 
• Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications :

• You hold a Masters degree in Finance Law Economics Business Administration or a related field.
• You bring over 15 years of experience in the Luxembourg fund industry with significant expertise in AIFMs or ManCos.
• You possess deep knowledge of AIFMD Luxembourg regulations and alternative asset classes such as real estate private equity private debt infrastructure and hedge strategies.
• You demonstrate proven leadership in managing senior experts alongside strong operational expertise in fund governance oversight risk frameworks compliance and delegated models.
• You excel in communication and presentation confidently engaging with regulators clients and stakeholders while contributing to business development and strategy; fluency in English is required with French German or another EU language as an advantage.

Core Competencies 

• Leadership & strategic vision 
• Regulatory and governance expertise 
• Problemsolving and risk mindset 
• Commercial awareness and client orientation 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Stakeholder influence and relationship-building 
• Ability to operate in a dynamic and international environment 

Additional Information :

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders including our employees clients and local communities while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can and should do to improve whether in relation to our people our clients our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. Were committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and diverse culture for our people led by our Diversity Equity and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees careers while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6500 employees - from 94 nationalities across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced. 

Were committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. Were emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time