Impact Fund Management, Junior Portfolio Operations Analyst

Innpact is the first certified B Corporation in Luxembourg. We recruit people who believe in finance as a force for good to support sustainable impact finance initiatives aiming at solving social and environmental issues. Our talents are passionate about impact finance and have very high ethical standards.

Based in Luxembourg and active globally, we provide specialised impact finance consulting services and fund management services to numerous impact finance initiatives. Innpact has supported the establishment of impact finance vehicles in excess of €10 billion providing significant contributions to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Through our AIFM and CIS Manager and non-regulated services and in collaboration with impact investment management firms, Innpact manages a dozen of mid and large size impact vehicles active in microfinance, renewable energy, conservation, carbon projects or agriculture. Innpact brings its 15 years’ experience through various tailor-made services including portfolio management, risk management, compliance, reporting and impact management services.

To support our growth, we are looking for a motivated Junior Portfolio Operations Analyst to join our Portfolio Management team. The Junior Portfolio Operations Analyst will support the portfolio management team with liquidity management analysis and portfolio administration for Impact funds, including execution and monitoring of trades, treasury operations and liaising with counterparties. Furthermore, he/she will work closely with the portfolio management and asset liability management area to ensure the smooth management of the funds.

Liquidity management and settlement monitoring:

• Monitor transactions in relation to hedging activities of our clients, follow up on outstanding cash payment instructions and liaise with the relevant parties, including portfolio managers.

• Monitor and analyze collateral placements between our clients and their hedging counterparties, review and challenge margin calls received and issue margin calls under the supervision of the Manager. Monitor interest payments related to collaterals.

• Support the overall cash management for our clients, prepare payment instructions and liaise with the custodian banks in relation to incoming and outgoing payments, including new subscriptions, account allocation, payment of invoices, etc. Assist with sharing information with external providers and other internal teams when required.

• Organize and maintain the use of a transaction management system used by our clients. Monitor and verify data input from portfolio managers, support the reconciliation of data from the system and coordinate with the system provider.

• Support all portfolio operational activities including NAV control, financial reporting, budget monitoring, VAT review, KYC documentation, etc.

• Support the organisation of internal meetings, take minutes and share action points

• Contribute to other team projects when required, identify ways to increase efficiencies in the portfolio operations process while maintaining high quality.

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or other relevant disciplines and ideally between one and three-year experience in portfolio operations, administration or other similar role.

• Good analytical skills with attention to details, critical thinking, proactive and structured approach to solving problems. Ability to conceive, embrace, manage and implement positive change.

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Use of analytical tools and simple programming languages is a plus.

• Strong ability to work with tight deadlines, to respond swiftly and effectively to unforeseen situations in a client-focused environment, flexibility to adapt within a dynamic working environment.

• High degree of fluency in both written and spoken English

We offer you:

• A highly motivating and dynamic work environment within a growing, highly respected sector where you can expand both your professional and personal skills.

• The chance to work at the forefront of impact finance, combining financial services, sustainable development and ethical values.

•     The opportunity to interact professionally and frequently with major Luxembourg and international service providers such as investment advisors and fund promoters

• Training and Career Advancement: Benefit from ongoing training in impact finance, risk management, and portfolio management to enhance your skills, with a clear path for advancement to senior roles within the portfolio management team based on your performance and growth.

  If you believe your experience and motivations match this job offer, we would appreciate receiving your application, together with a motivation letter and your latest CV via our dedicated platform or job.lu.

Please refer to our website (www.innpact.com) to learn more about our team, services, clients and values.

 Innpact Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.