Private Markets Structuring Intern

About Lombard International Assurance

Lombard International Assurance is a leading Luxembourg-based provider of insurance-based wealth solutions across Europe. A part of Utmost Group, Lombard International’s solutions are largely based on unit-linked insurance policies, serving the needs of affluent, high net worth (HNW), and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals.

On 30 December 2024, Utmost Group announced it had completed the acquisition of Lombard International Assurance Holdings Sarl and the company will be fully rebranded to Utmost Luxembourg S.A. by the end of 2025.

About Utmost Group plc

Utmost Group plc is a leading provider of insurance and savings solutions. Its principal businesses are Utmost international and Utmost Life and Pensions, which together are responsible for £109bn of primarily unit-linked policyholder assets for 5000,000 policyholders, on a proforma basis at HY 2024 following the acquisition of Lombard International Assurance Holding Sarl. Utmost Group plc is subject to group supervision by the PRA.

About Utmost International

Utmost International is a leading provider of insurance-based wealth solutions. Utmost international operates across the UK, Europe Latin America; Asia, and the Middle East. Its solutions are largely based on unit-linked insurance policies, serving the needs of affluent, high net worth (HNW), and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals.

On a proforma basis at HY 2024 following the acquisition of Lombard International Assurance Holdings Sarl, Utmost International would have managed £103bn of assets under administration on behalf of approximately 210,000 policyholders.

Your role – Are you ready for a challenge?

As an intern, you will join a team of Private Market Assets assisting them on the full process of acquisition of new investments. The objective of the internship programmed is for the candidate to be able to independently analyse Private Market investments and continue with its on-boarding and its life cycle management.

Your responsibilities will be as follows:

• Proper understanding and due diligence of new private market investments until the final target assets held within the investment structure to be acquired by and held by the insurance policies,
• Analysis and good understanding of standard private equity deal documentation and agreement,
• Enhanced assessment of the valuation of the private market investments as well as all relevant risk factors related to that investment within an insurance policy as a whole,
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of collected and analysed documentation and evidence,
• Ensure proper onboarding of the private market asset including the 1st deposit / mirroring with the custodian bank to be executed within the specific timeframe,
Ensure accurate application of the corporate private market assets policy and private market assets acceptance procedure.

Your profile – Have you got what it takes to become our Private Markets Structuring Intern?

• You are currently studying towards an academic qualification in Finance,
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills,
• Flexible, must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment,
• Confident, professional approach to dealing with colleagues from different departments,
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Knowledge of the alternative investment fund universe in Luxembourg is a plus,
• Familiarity with the common MS Office software is a must,
Fluency in written and verbal English, knowledge of another major European language is a plus.

We offer you

Sitting at the crossroads of private banking, asset management and insurance, we operate in a well-established and fast-growing segment of the financial services industry. We offer a thriving and entrepreneurial work environment, with the opportunity to work across multiple geographies, learn valuable new skills, develop great expertise, and establish long-lasting relationships. It is an exciting opportunity to build a network of contacts across the organisation in a collaborative and diverse workplace. Our Luxembourg office is home to a diverse team of over 50 nationalities and we are always looking for exceptional talent to join our team. Because our people are our greatest assets, you will enjoy reward and recognition packages. We also offer you the possibility to shape your professional career in line with your own goals and the opportunity to work with the top talent in the industry. We are committed to extending equal employment opportunities to all individuals.

Be a part of our community!

As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, colour, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Given the sensitive nature of our business, industry sector and the role as described, the selected candidate is required to provide a criminal record (Bulletin n°3 for Luxembourgish residents). This excerpt will be kept by Lombard International Assurance S.A. in compliance with article 8-5 (2) of the law of 23 July 2016 and for no longer than one month from the conclusion of the employment contract; otherwise, it will be destroyed without any undue delay should the candidate not be hired.

Should you be interested in pursuing this opportunity, please send your application in full confidence to Lombard International Assurance S.A, https://www.lombardinternational.com/en-US/Careers/Job-Board

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