Eurizon Capital SA - Senior Risk Management Specialist

Scope and Purpose

Provide expert legal support and advise the Management Company on its activities and during the entire life-cycle of its investment funds (UCITS / AIF).

Major duties and responsibilities

• Providing accurate and timely legal advice on various legal matters related to the Management Company activities and its investment funds (UCITS/AIF)
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial and operational contracts in relation with the activities of the Management Company (i.e.: investment delegation agreements, distribution agreements, advisory agreements, management company agreements, various types of outsourcing and services agreements, ISDA agreements, NDA, etc.)
• Drafting and reviewing the legal documentation of the investment funds managed by the Management Company (i.e.: prospectus, offering memorandum, KIDs, management regulations, etc.)
• Liaising with various internal and external stakeholders regarding the Management Company activities and its investment funds (i.e.: CSSF, lawyers, auditors, investment managers and other service providers, etc.)
• Participating actively in various project bringing your legal point of view and expertise
• Providing support to the Head of Legal & Corporate Affairs and team members on various matters

Required Experience

At least 8-10 years’ experience as Legal Counsel in the fund industry in Luxembourg (Law firm, PFS, ManCo or AIFM)

Competencies Required

• Master’s degree in law, preferably in banking and financial law
• Significant experience in ManCo / investment funds (including AIFs) legal matters in Luxembourg
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the laws and regulations impacting Luxembourg ManCos and investment funds (UCITS/AIF)
• Solid understanding of the investment fund industry
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic business and regulatory environment
• Good knowledge of computer-based tools (Word / Excel / Outlook / Power Point)
• Fluent in English with a second language such as Italian, German, French or Spanish. Italian is an asset.

The successfull candidate has also the following interpersonal skills:

• Attention to detail
• Have proven ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative
• Solid organizational and analytical skills and the ability to adapt easily
• Excellent communication skills and team player