Funds Controller (Fixed-term contract - 12 months)

Your team

The Pictet Group is one of the world’s leading independent wealth and asset managers. Founded in 1805 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Group is represented at 30 offices in financial centres worldwide, and currently employs over 5200 people. Pictet has been present since 1989 in Luxembourg, where it employs over 700 people.

FundPartner Solutions provides a full suite of fund administration and private label funds services. The global team of industry experts specialises in fund domiciliation, registration and governance, as well as risk compliance and investment management services.

Operations provide secure and efficient processing of Pictet’s banking transactions and investment funds. Our teams ensure all activities follow regulations and manage risks.

By developing and maintaining a modern, robust infrastructure, we guarantee reliable, high-quality services for Pictet wealth management, asset management and real estate clients.

Assigned to the Funds Accounting Department, the Funds Controller is responsible for processing the NAV calculation, analysing and commenting NAV exceptions and preparing share class hedging instructions.

Your role

• Process the NAV calculation of in-house and third-party funds in accordance with the
  production planning and in compliance with established processes and procedures
  
  
• Check the plausibility of the NAV variation (performance versus benchmark, control
  prices, corporate actions impact).
  
  
• Investigate and address NAV exceptions.
  
  
• Reconcile cash, portfolio trades, register trades with depositary bank.
  
  
• Respect deadlines of NAV publications.
  
  
• Liaise efficiently with second level controllers, management, and clients in accordance
  with escalation and communication protocols.
  
  
• Ensure adequate share class hedging (prepare instructions, control spot and forward
  effect).
  
  
• Address client requests (inside and outside the Group) to guarantee a quality service.
  
  
• Contribute to all tasks relating to the lifecycle of funds.

Your profile

Qualifications and experience

• University degree (at least BAC +3) in Economics, Accounting or Finance.
• 1-2 years' experience in a funds accounting.

Technical skills

• Understanding of Fund Administration and the relationships with the different stakeholders.
• Knowledge of investment funds and main financial products (bonds, equities, derivatives).
• Knowledge of financial products and their valuation
• Knowledge of Multifonds accounting software an asset.
• Good command of the Microsoft office application.

Soft skills

• Rigor, ability to cope with stress.  
• Ability to navigate in a consistently changing environment.
• Good analytical and communication skills.
• Sense of initiative, motivation and dynamism.

Language skills

• Fluent in French and good command of English.

Note

Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.