Investment Controller - Private Markets Financial Operations - German speaking

Job Description
 

The Private Markets financial operations team is looking for a dynamic, detailed-oriented and self-motivated investment controller. This role with focus on investment controlling includes the following activities:

• Coordination with global teams on investment controlling related activities;
• Relationship management across broad range of internal teams and stakeholders;
• Monitoring and analysis of the investment related activities for various private equity programs;
• Reconciliation of the monthly valuations as prepared by the administrator;
• Supervise and maintain work performed by third party external service providers;
• Preparation of periodic reports for private equity programs;
• Forecasting, effective cash management and performance measurement of private equity funds;
• Completion of both ad-hoc and recurring investor requests as required;
• Active involvement in various projects and initiatives implementation.

Requirements

• Accounting or finance degree or qualification;
• 5+ years in private equity accounting/controlling/reporting; experience in an open end funds in an operational role preferred;  
• Developed IT skills, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel;
• Infrastructure experience as a plus;
• Fluency in English and German;
• Challenging mindset with a desire to understand the impact of various investment transactions on the private equity programs;
• Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken) and interpersonal skills;
• Detail oriented, organized and self-motivated with ability to meet demanding deadlines.

Benefits

• Home Office: after the successful probation period you will meet your colleagues three days in the office and have the option to work two days a week in the home office in Switzerland. Additionally you get a Home Office allowance for unlimited engagements;
• We have flexible working hours and you can structure your working hours according to operational requirements;
• A diverse culture full of mutual respect, teamwork and appreciation awaits you at LGT Capital Partners – we‘re all working hard but with us you can really generate an impact;
• We empower and invest in you: your professional and  personal development is key at our company: therefore we offer you internal and external trainings aligned with our business needs. If you‘re interested, you can also intensify your German or English skills;
• We‘re proud to be owned by the Princely family of Liechtenstein and our successful company  is greatly inspired by their entrepreneurial attitude;
• Commitment to ESG: our thinking is characterized through the Princely Family by a long term perspective. Sustainability is key - we act accordingly in business and private life since 2002.

Contact Information
 

If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a successful alternative investment management team in an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon.
For further information please contact us.

Lorenzo Aloe

Human Resources

LGT UK HOLDINGS Limited

Contact:

+44 20 7484 2518