Scarlett Worthington

Financial Controller My client, an innovative VC/private equity company, are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Financial Controller to join their finance team. This is a key role combining strategic oversight, operational excellence, and financial leadership. The successful candidate will play a central part in driving process optimisation, automation, and technology adoption across our finance function. A great role for anyone with an entrepreneurial mindset who really wants to come into a business and make a difference.  Key Responsibilities Lead the financial controlling activities for Belgium and Luxembourg entities, with oversight responsibilities for Singapore operations.Manage month-end and year-end closings, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS standards.Supervise the preparation and review of annual and quarterly reports.Provide insightful performance analysis and budgetary reviews to support strategic decision-making.Identify and drive opportunities for process optimisation and automation within finance and controlling.Lead or support the implementation of new tools and systems to modernise accounting operations.Manage and mentor a small team, ensuring development, accountability, and high performance.Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Financial Controller in financial services, ideally private equity or Investment Management 8-15 years experience in accounting/financial positions Fluent in French and EnglishEntrepreneurial attitude

Asset Management Manager My client, a global real estate firm, are seeking a hands-on Operations Manager who will serve as the primary point of contact for all tenants and on-site activities. This key role will lead both property management and facility management functions, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional service delivery. As part of the German Asset Management team, reporting directly to the Senior Asset Management leadership, you will play a critical role in delivering operational excellence and contributing to the long-term value creation of our portfolio. You will be a driving force behind the execution of strategic asset plans, ensuring the highest standards of tenant engagement and building performance.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the day-to-day operations of the asset, managing all property and facility management activitiesAct as the main contact for all tenants, maintaining excellent relationships and ensuring smooth on boarding for new occupiersOversee the transition from development or construction phases into full operational useDevelop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency, tenant satisfaction, and asset valueConduct annual performance reviews of service providers, ensuring accountability and service excellencePrepare presentations, reports, and approval documentation for internal stakeholders, corporate boards, shareholders, and lendersCollaborate with internal teams and external advisors to deliver high-quality outcomesWork within a flat team structure that promotes ownership and direct collaboration with senior leadershipEngage with teams across Germany, London, and Luxembourg, supporting international asset and investment strategiesEssential Skills & Experience5-7 years of experience in the German real estate market in asset management or a similar positionCommercial real estate exposure, ideally across officeFluency in German and English

Financial Controller - 1 year FTC - Reinsurance Our client, a global re insurer, are seeking a financial controller on a maternity cover contract in their Luxembourg function. A great role is you are looking to gain strong exposure in the sector.Roles & Responsibilities You will have ownership of the preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial reports of the entity and its branch.Prepare the annual Plan and perform variance analyses between actual and budgeted results, and work with department owners to identify reasons for variances to budget and find solutions.Act as a key point of contact between the Finance and Risk Departments while implementing and managing the internal control register for the Finance department.Provide accounting advice and review of recurring and non-recurring accounting transactions.Essential Skills & Experience You must have experience in the insurance or reinsurance sector 5-8 years in a professional position Strong exposure across IFRS Knowledge of general accounting practises

Corporate Services Manager Our client, a global fund administrator with a growing presence in Luxembourg, are seeking a Corporate Services Manager to complete their new corporate/domiciliation team. A great role if you are seeking a autonomous, collaborative role and play an active part in growing a local entity. Key Responsibilities Collect and monitoring KYC documentation of corporate directors, shareholders, UBOs and preparing documents for registering a director with regulators.Prepare meeting materials, templates, drafts, and review of corporate documents (agendas, convening notices, board packs, minutes).Prepare legal documents, e.g., resolutions per stakeholder’s request or legal requirements.Coordinate with external counsel regarding entity setup, dissolution, coordinate with notary and Luxembourg regulators.Providing support to the auditors, compliance department, and external stakeholders (e.g. AIFM, Fund Admin, Depositary).Prepare and maintain Shareholder RegistersReviewing and assessing the financial situation of the funds and monitor the life cycle of Fund extension of investment periods/maturity dates and liquidation of the Fund.Responsible for collecting different legal and corporate documents from the relevant managers or legal representatives of the funds.Archiving all relevant legal and corporate documents and liaising with the Client/Fund Administrator team to provide final executed documents to ensure that the fund’s books and records are always up to date.Essential Skills & ExperienceMinimum of 8 years’ experience within the corporate/legal field in Luxembourg Ideally that experience is gained within fund administration or financial services A relevant Law degree In-depth knowledge of Luxembourg laws and regulations Fluency in English and strong competency in French

Asset Management Manager My client, a global real estate firm, are seeking a hands-on Operations Manager who will serve as the primary point of contact for all tenants and on-site activities. This key role will lead both property management and facility management functions, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional service delivery. As part of our German Asset Management team, reporting directly to the Senior Asset Management leadership, you will play a critical role in delivering operational excellence and contributing to the long-term value creation of our portfolio. You will be a driving force behind the execution of strategic asset plans, ensuring the highest standards of tenant engagement and building performance.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the day-to-day operations of the asset, managing all property and facility management activitiesAct as the main contact for all tenants, maintaining excellent relationships and ensuring smooth on boarding for new occupiersOversee the transition from development or construction phases into full operational useDevelop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency, tenant satisfaction, and asset valueConduct annual performance reviews of service providers, ensuring accountability and service excellencePrepare presentations, reports, and approval documentation for internal stakeholders, corporate boards, shareholders, and lendersCollaborate with internal teams and external advisors to deliver high-quality outcomesWork within a flat team structure that promotes ownership and direct collaboration with senior leadershipEngage with teams across Germany, London, and Luxembourg, supporting international asset and investment strategiesEssential Skills & Experience5-7 years of experience in the German real estate market in asset management or a similar positionCommercial real estate exposure, ideally across officeFluency in German and English

Depositary Services OfficerOur client, a leading global bank, are expanding their independent depositary function and are seeking depositary officers.If you have depositary experience and you want to be part of a growing team with a friendly and supportive atmosphere, this is a great opportunity for you.  Your main role would be to support the oversight activities of the fund management companies, including our third party administration providers. Your responsibilities will range across client/stakeholder management as well as management of portfolio funds.  Roles & Responsibilities As a Depositary Services Officer, you’ll be overseeing third party administration and investment managers processes and procedures to ensure management company compliance. You’ll also be reviewing service level agreements and contractual requirements for our service providers for the various fund ranges, while also working with our Legal teamAlong with this, you’ll be:Performing cash flow monitoring and record keeping of the Fund’s assets.Carrying out fund accounting oversight, including oversight of NAVs, capital activity, and fair value pricing decisions.Making sure evidential standards and record management requirements are in place, including implementing and managing the documentation retention process for regulatory documents, contracts, internal procedures, communications, reviews and projects for funds.Reviewing the delivery of regulatory changes at third party providers and making sure processes used by third part administrators are appropriate. Essential Skills & ExperienceMinimum of 6 months experience within depositary in Luxembourg in-depth understanding of alternative investment funds, Luxembourg regulations, particularly AIFMDCustody experience can be additional plus