About this role
Description: Manpower Permanent Placement is recruiting on behalf of one of its clients, a fast-growing international player in the financial services sector, an Operations Officer – Middle Office (M/F/X) – Permanent • Contract type: Permanent (CDI) • Location: Luxembourg – Kirchberg • Start date: As soon as possible Recently established in Luxembourg, this organization is backed by a well-established European banking group and provides specialized services to investment vehicles, including execution, custody, and depositary services. In a context of sustained growth, you will join a dynamic team and actively contribute to the setup and optimization of operations. Your mission: Reporting to the Middle Office Manager, you will support operational activities and contribute to service quality, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls. Your responsibilities: • Assist management in handling operational activities and client servicing • Handle client requests in a responsive and professional manner • Monitor securities and cash transactions within internal systems • Participate in the processing of corporate actions • Perform cash and securities reconciliations and investigate discrepancies • Ensure compliance with internal procedures, controls, and regulatory requirements • Interact with key industry stakeholders (fund administrators, management companies, depositaries, etc.) • Contribute to the onboarding of new clients and operational relationships • Maintain accurate and comprehensive operational documentation Your profile: • Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent • Initial experience or strong motivation to develop within banking/financial operations • Good understanding of the regulatory environment (UCITS, AIFM, MiFID, AML/KYC) • Strong attention to detail, organization, and reliability • Good interpersonal skills and team spirit • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel) • Knowledge of SWIFT systems and settlement processes is an asset • Fluent in English; any additional European language is considered an advantage What our client offers: • A growing international environment • A human-sized team promoting autonomy and involvement • Real career development opportunities • The chance to be part of a key project in Luxembourg