Project Management - Fund Events Projects

Your Day to Day

• Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, building and maintaining strong relationships to support strategic structuring initiatives
• Lead end-to-end operational implementation projects for fund events, including new fund launches, share class creations, migrations, mergers, and liquidations
• Coordinate project teams across multiple departments, working closely with client services, custody, product teams, and transfer agency
• Facilitate client requirements gathering through regular calls and workshops, ensuring all stakeholder needs are captured
• Oversee the completion of all project deliverables, including documentation, investigations, and action plans in collaboration with relevant teams
• Implement the Target Operating Model with clients while working alongside operational team members, flagging any significant deviations from standard procedures
• Manage both internal and external communications with key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain detailed onboarding plans and project tracking until handover to market specialists and client support teams
• Drive continuous improvement of the onboarding process by proposing practical and concrete solutions
• Handle change management in coordination with operations, business change managers, and IT teams
• Proactively escalate potential issues to management to ensure smooth project delivery
• Work with diverse fund structures under various regulatory frameworks (UCITS, Part II, SIF, RAIF, ELTIF), including traditional and alternative investment vehicles

Your Profile

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in fund administration or financial services project management
• Strong understanding of fund accounting, transfer agency, custody services, and depositary functions
• Proven track record in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects within tight deadlines
• Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Autonomous working style with strong leadership capabilities to manage teams directly and indirectly
• Experience with fund lifecycle events: launches, migrations, mergers, liquidations, and prospectus changes
• Knowledge of investment management structures and middle office operations
• Fluency in French and English is essential; German language skills are considered a valuable asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and banking software tools
• Strong communication and escalation skills to keep all parties informed and aligned
• Detail-oriented approach with excellent organizational and planning abilities
• Ability to work on-site full-time