ABOUT US

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviewing day-to-day operational depositary work performed by Officers, often with competing priorities, in relation to a portfolio of private equity, debt, real estate and infrastructure of alternative investment funds with an increased level of accountability and ownership for your work.
• Acting as the client's first point of contact for both operational topics and the management of internal and external parties, such as asset managers, auditors, law firms, banks and central administrators etc., building strong relationships.
• Provide support to the Depositary Managers with ad hoc queries and act as Deputy in its absence.
• Acting in line with compliance and regulatory requirements as well as internal AD Policies and Procedures (PPDs) and Risk guidelines.
• Consistently embedding the Alter Domus values as a guiding principle in all your daily activities, actions and decision-making process.
• Onboarding, training, coaching and supervision of junior employees, readily sharing expertise and best practice, coaching, as well as coordinating and overseeing their work, escalating any issues to management, where necessary.
• Continuously developing via learning on-the-job, formal training and regular self-reviews, developing, and keeping up-to-date technical skills and understanding of the industry and regulations, including any changes.

YOUR PROFILE

• You hold a bachelor degree, preferably in a financial services related subject.
• You have 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in the alternative investment funds industry related to the role, particularly in the Private Equity, Real Estate and/or Debt markets (experience specific to depositary services would be an advantage, but not mandatory).
• You have a good up-to-date understanding of alternative investment funds industry (Private Equity, Real Estate, Debt, Fund of Fund, etc.).
• You possess strong team spirit, while taking initiative to work without direction when appropriate, demonstrate flexibility and organizational & prioritization skills while working on competing priorities.
• You demonstrate strong communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to build and maintain robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of French and/or German would be considered as an asset, but not essential.
• You demonstrate a very good knowledge of using MS Office, and MS Excel in particular; good understanding of systems or software related to a specific role may also be required.
• You show the ability to act with an increased level of accountability, demonstrating strong ownership for your work, being flexible in managing priorities, respecting and adhering to the established processes and procedures, regulatory requirements.
• You have a track record of effectively coaching and supporting employees at a junior level.

OUR OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

EQUITY IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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