Intern - Delegate Risk Oversight

Do you want to demonstrate your enthusiasm and energy in a thriving Top 5 AIFM and UCITS Management Company in Luxembourg?

Are you looking for an exciting internship where you can learn about governance practices as well as touch on fund operational oversight aspects?

Are you looking to be joining a dynamic team?

In its Delegate Risk Oversight team, Waystone is proposing an internship lasting from 6 to 12 months.

There will be two rounds of interview in which you will be meeting Justine first and then Julie.

Intern – Delegate Risk Oversight has unique requirements and duties; however, these responsibilities are to be executed within the organization’s framework of core values. Waystone expects all employees to be high performing, self-motivated, learners and leaders.

Summary: We are looking for an Intern - Delegate Risk Oversight who will assist the Manager in the management of ongoing and large-scale Delegate Oversight deliverables within the Waystone businesses, covering both AIFM and UCITS Management Company responsibilities. The role will oversee a range of international entities contracted by Waystone and help to ensure the ongoing regulatory compliance for all of these mandates and work in a supportive role within the team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

What you will be doing:

• Evaluate the Risk Oversight contained in each product’s delegated service provider and escalate to the Manager as appropriate.
• Support implementation of internal operating controls (especially in relation to UCITS & AIFMD delegate monitoring and reporting).
• Liaise closely with the various internal teams, covering Operations, Compliance, Relationship and Investment Risk teams to evaluate the Risk Oversight of each delegate.
• Produce and deliver Risk Oversight-related products, through the oversight and management of source data, rectification of errors and generation of reports.
• Actively question methods and processes with the key to making the team more effective and efficient.
• Actively participate in meetings.
• Assist in the development, testing, implementation of software that contributes to the efficiency of the department.
• Foster positive team environment and ensure open communication.
  
  REQUIREMENTS
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you need:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including reporting and providing support to various members of the team.
• Outstanding time management, organizational skills, oral/written communication skills, critical thinking and attention to detail is required.
• Strong MS Office, Microsoft Excel, Word and Analytic Skills; mid-level information management software experience desirable.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for own actions, performance and development.
• Effectively manages own workflow, time and priorities.
• Demonstrates trustworthiness and understands the need for confidentiality.