Operations Officer – Middle Office (h/f/x)

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