Portfolio Officer @ Vistra

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Portfolio Management Officer. Reporting to the Conducting Officer Portfolio Management, this full time, permanent position is based in Luxembourg and offers local coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact on our Funds business and its growth.

Purpose of Role

The role supports the Portfolio Management team in carrying out its key responsibilities, with a wide array of tasks ranging from performing reviews of portfolio level transactions conducted by funds under AIFM management, to ongoing monitoring of delegated portfolio managers and investment advisors, as well as periodic reporting on fund performance and activity to boards.

Scope

The candidate will be responsible for performing transaction reviews, AIFM portfolio management and CRM duties for alternative investment funds, preparing and presenting reports to fund boards, and supporting internal governance through minuting of ICs and investment decision, reviewing and obtaining transaction documents etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Critical analysis and review of portfolio-level transactions across various asset classes, including review of complex financial metrics, projections, assumptions, risks, and performing controls based on internal policies and procedures, and ability to use this to form a judgement, and support decision-making.
• Performing AIFM portfolio management duties for alternative asset classes with focus on Real Estate, Private Equity, Debt, Infrastructure and Fund of Funds. This will include close collaboration with the investment advisors and delegated portfolio managers to assess financial and legal information and review investment opportunities submitted to the AIFM, considering the various strategies and restrictions.
• Assisting with the on-going performance monitoring of assets and AIFs.
• Participating in the preparation of various reports for the investment committees, AIFM board and fund boards etc.
• Closely interacting with internal teams (Risk Management and Compliance).
• Ability to develop, understand and review complex financial models projecting future earnings and profits potential and use this to form a judgement.
• Carry out ongoing monitoring on delegated portfolio managers, through collection and review of KPIs, performance reports, AML/KYC findings etc.
• Ensure implementation of internal governance procedures and principles.
• Take and maintain investment committee minutes and follow up on implementation of transactions by funds.
• Obtain supporting documentation in the context of reviewing investment transactions.
• Support good governance practices, with recordkeeping, completion of investment committee minutes, tracking of transactions and maintenance of monitoring logs.

Attributes and Technical Skills

• Take initiative by proactively and consistently following up on daily matters.
• Anticipate potential queries and issues. Address these in a timely manner by informing the responsible colleagues.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills with ability to quickly learn and build working relations.
• Strong communicator, active mindset and result-oriented approach.
• Ability to set and meet strict deadlines and consistently deliver results.
• Autonomous, trustworthy, and strong analysis skills.
• Always adhere to internal procedures.

Relevant Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience working in a Luxembourg financial services company.
• Possesses good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to work autonomously while regularly communicating with a global team.
• Has a self‐starter, can-do attitude, willing to take ownership in processes/projects.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Education/Memberships

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, legal, economics or business administration

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!