Finance & Operations Associate (3-4 years experience) - Asset Management

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to companies, families, and investors in the mid-market segment. The Group has over 600 professionals across Europe, the US, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

In Financial Advisory, Alantra has completed over 750 transactions in the last four years in M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, structured funding and asset-backed securitizations, credit portfolio advisory, and capital markets. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams.

In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 30 September 2024, assets under management from consolidated and strategic businesses stood at more than €16.8bn.

For more information, please visit www.alantra.com

Job Description:

ROLE DESCRIPTION

IR Related Tasks:

• Control of the income of the area / rebates and payments to placement agents.
• Coordination & control of the authorisation and payment of invoices of the different funds
• Review of the calculation of the net asset value of the different products.
• Support the digitalization process started in the area (ie investor portal)
• Review of quarterly / annual reports of the different products managed by the firm.
• Preparation of documentation for the Boards of the different products.
• Sending information and communications to current and potential investors.
• Perform and review Know Your Client (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) materials when required.
• Control of investor positions within the products managed by the firm (inputs / outputs, secondaries).
• Support in Environmental Social Governance (ESG) questionnaires.

Requirements:

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an associate to join the Asset Management division of Alantra, specifically, for the Investor Relations Finance & Operations team. The Asset Management division is a core and growing area for Alantra, which is constantly seeking new growth opportunities both by products and geographies.

The ideal candidate will assist the department in a wide range of activities to support the growth of all Alantra Asset Management products.

The candidate must meet the following characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics or similar.
• Full-time availability.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, audit, compliance, fund management.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (proficient use of Excel)
• Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is essential.
• Proactivity, willingness to learn.
• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a team environment.