Head of Product Management

Who we are

BKN Capital S.A. is an authorised Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) specialised in building, operating and distributing Alternative Investment Funds. We deliver turnkey fund solutions for alternative investments in a complex regulatory environment. Based in Luxembourg, we are a premium provider of independent fund management services for institutional investors, asset managers, bank and non-bank lenders.

Job Description

As a key member of the BKN Capital Management team, you will be responsible for managing the day to services supplied by the Product Management Team. This team provides Fund Operations support and Client Relationship Management services to a number of dedicated fund mandates in the alternative fund sector.

As well as acting as the lead contact for clients and key service providers, such as investment advisors, administrators and depositaries, you will also oversee the day-to-day operations and handling of requests made by the Alternative Investment Funds that we support, ensuring client satisfaction and helping to develop relationships with the clients through facilitating regular service meetings.

The management of the entire life cycle of a fund mandate from set-up to liquidation, would typically include the following main activities, which fall within your team’s remit:

On-boarding of new investment fund structures

• Preparation, review and implementation of relevant agreements in cooperation with external parties
• Review of fund documentation and offering documents, such as PPMs and LPAs
• Ensuring company and regulatory compliance
• Setup of operational frameworks
• Preparation of regulatory filings
• Establishment and review of SLAs with the relevant delegates

Overseeing and supporting all operational processes, plus client relationship management, as governed by fund documents and internal policies

• Assisting clients with pre-marketing and fund closings
• Coordination of capital calls, subscriptions, redemptions, and/or distributions
• Managing the Fund Operations team that perform the following activities (Monitoring of periodic cash-flow and expenses as well as continuous reconciliation, Accounting oversight for the NAV calculation process at the level of the delegated administrator, providing guidance and feedback as required, Coordinating/supporting the annual audit process by providing data and reviewing the financial statements in cooperation with the delegated administrator, Reviewing KPIs of delegated administrators as well as the depositary, High level review of tax returns and related filings, Preparing of invoices related to fund expenses, TA oversight, Providing corporate secretarial support service or assisting external corporate secretary service providers in relation to preparation of fund board meetings, drafting or reviewing minutes and circular resolutions, updating the RCS/ RBE, applying for ISIN, LEI or other foreign tax registrations, as needed and Attendance at fund board meetings, as required)
• Managing and coaching the fund operation and client management officers, particularly in the areas of Admin and TA oversight as well as CoSec service and oversight.
• First contact for initiators, investment managers, service providers and investors
• Internal lead contact for the Product Management team.
• Supporting the client invoicing process
• Involvement in both tactical and strategic decision making, as well as related project work.
• Ad-hoc support of the Portfolio Management function with the review of the investment process for new assets, including assessment of financial information presented in investment opportunities
• Ad-hoc support of the Risk Management function, including involvement in eligibility checks and risk assessments
• Ad-hoc and ongoing support for RFP processes, the reporting team (e.g. investor, client and regulatory reporting) and the yearly audit process.

• Managing and coaching the fund operation and client management officers, particularly in the areas of Admin and TA oversight as well as CoSec service and oversight
• First contact for initiators, investment managers, service providers and investors
• Internal lead contact for the Product Management team
• Supporting the client invoicing process
• Involvement in both tactical and strategic decision making, as well as related project work
• Ad-hoc support of the Portfolio Management function with the review of the investment process for new assets, including assessment of financial information presented in investment opportunities
• Ad-hoc support of the Risk Management function, including involvement in eligibility checks and risk assessments
• Ad-hoc and ongoing support for RFP processes, the reporting team (e.g. investor, client and regulatory reporting) and the yearly audit process.

Your Profile

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in the alternative investment fund industry
• Ability to lead teams with a supportive/ coaching leadership style
• Very good understanding of the Luxembourg Alternative Investment Fund landscape and the applicable regulations and legal structures
• Very good understanding of alternative asset classes (infrastructure, real estate and loans)
• Good conceptual understanding of Partnership Accounting/Allocations
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with an ability to work independently
• Proven experience of working and communicating with clients and service providers
• Analytical mind with strong sense of providing high quality output and attention to details and deadlines
• Both English and German are mandatory for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in a similar role, preferably in the alternative investment fund industry?

Language:

• English (Required)
• German (Required)