Senior Advisor – Risk Management (M/F)

Arendt Regulatory & Consulting (ARC) is Arendt’s dedicated regulatory consulting arm composed of diverse and experienced professionals with a strong background in regulatory and business consultancy. Our 120 experts offer regulatory consulting and advisory services and assistance to an international and sophisticated client base across multiple industries. This includes a range of services from the classic regulatory consulting, working with funds, their asset managers and asset servicers on the practical implementation of rules and regulations, to topics such as risk management, fund distribution, fund governance, and compliance of Luxembourg regulated entities. ARC responds to the growing needs of clients with a practical yet legally effective approach to regulatory change management and other regulatory matters. Given the ongoing development of our firm, we are currently recruiting: Senior Advisor – Risk Management (m/f) Your role: As a consultant in the Risk Management team at Arendt Regulatory & Consulting, you will perform a variety of tasks, including the following primary duties: Assist with the daily operations of Risk Management functions in the service of investment fund managers (IFMs). Among other things, this could entail: Research and follow-up on the latest risk management regulations and guidelines (ESMA Q&As, CSSF circulars and FAQ, etc.); Review of statutory client documentation (term sheets, prospectuses, placement memoranda, etc.) and summary of risk-related information for further analysis; Review, assessment and drafting of risk management procedures and policies; Supporting in the performance of controls on investment restrictions (UCITS and AIFs); Advising on risk management best practices for a broad range of asset classes (PE, RE, debt, infrastructure, liquid assets) including transversal topics like Key Information Documents (KIDs) and valuation methods; Preparation materials and conducting of trainings on risk management topics; Development, testing and documenting the outcomes of risk solutions, both while under development and following rollout; Preparation and submission of risk reports on behalf of clients; Other ad-hoc tasks, depending on the development of the regulatory framework applicable to IFMs from a risk management perspective. Your profile: You have a Master’s degree in Economy, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field; You have 3 to 5 years of experience in the fund industry including exposure to UCITS and/or AIFs and the associated risks, ideally through relevant work experience with a consultancy firm or an IFM; You are proficient in Excel and other MS office tools (Word, PowerPoint); Knowledge and/or experience in valuation of real assets (PE, RE, debt, infrastructure) and financial derivatives including structured products would be an advantage; Basic knowledge of programming (Python or VBA), database management (SQL, etc.) and/or Latex would be an advantage ; You are fluent in both written and spoken English and have a reading knowledge of French; additional languages would be an advantage; You are able to think outside the box, reflect critically on problems in financial theory and risk modelling (e.g. by understanding the underlying assumptions and limitations), deliver work that is accurate and of a high quality, and meet tight deadlines; You are proactive, with good communication skills; a healthy sense of humour would be a definite advantage. We Offer: Excellent career development opportunities with tailor-made internal training focused on both technical and soft skills; An entrepreneurial work culture where we promote talent & ideas; Multicultural, diverse teams encouraging collaborative work; The opportunity to work and interact within a wide network of specialists; and A hybrid working environment offering flexibility and the possibility to work from home. Within Arendt, we uphold high standards. Our professionals work with clients on engaging projects, empowered from the start. With a strong local presence in Luxembourg and international reach, we support and train our team members to thrive in a culture of excellence. Specialised teams ensure the right skills are available, allowing for a focus on added value. Our leaders are approachable, providing support and mentoring. We offer a vibrant social life with numerous events, embracing sports and art, our culture encourages openness and discovery beyond the professional realm. With over 50 nationalities represented, Arendt is committed to the well-being of its staff, serving the best interests of its clients, protecting the environment, and supporting education. Arendt promotes equal opportunities and value each and every employee for what they bring to the community.For more information, please refer to our diversity and inclusion policy on our website. Interested? If you are interested in this job opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application. All applications will be treated confidentially. Please be aware that the selected candidate will be required to provide a criminal record (or certificate of good conduct). #ARC About Arendt Arendt & Medernach (A&M) is dedicated to providing top-quality legal services. Based in Kirchberg, A&M is the leading independent law firm in Luxembourg, representing local and international clients in all areas of Luxembourg business law. Arendt Regulatory & Consulting (ARC) is a team of experts from a diverse range of fields. Based in Kirchberg, ARC offers the opportunity to advise asset managers and servicers on their fund regulatory matters. Arendt Investor Services (AIS) acts as a regulated business facilitator. Supported by a team of experts in Hamm, AIS offers a full range of corporate, tax and funds services. Are you interested in this job opportunity? We are looking forward to receiving your application. All applications will be treated confidentially. Arendt collects personal data related to your application for employment. We will retain your personal data for a period of three years for your application and potential future employment opportunities. After this time, without any need for contact from your side, your information will be deleted automatically. However, should you wish for your personal data to not be kept for three years for potential future employment opportunities, you have the right to object by contacting us at hr@arendt.com