Private Assets Valuation Officer (Fixed-term contract - 12 months)

Pictet is an investment-led service company, offering wealth management, asset management and related services.

We are an independent investment partnership known for our long-term mindset, responsible approach to business and entrepreneurial spirit.

These principles have defined us since 1805. For our clients, colleagues, and wider society, we always aim to do the right thing and honour our commitment to enduring quality.

With more than CHF 686 billion in assets under management or custody as of December 31st 2023, Pictet is today one of the leading Europe-based independent wealth and asset managers.

The Group is headquartered in Geneva, where its activities began, and employs more than 5000 employees. With 30 offices, it is also present in Amsterdam, Basel, Barcelona, Brussels, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Lausanne, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Monaco, Montreal, Munich, Nassau, Osaka, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Singapore, Stuttgart, Taipei, Tel-Aviv, Tokyo, Turin, Verona, Shanghai, New York and Zurich.

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.

Technology & Operations design and integrate software applications ranging from portfolio management systems, trading platforms to banking and corporate solutions.

The division is responsible for some of the Group’s key innovations while sustaining business operations and developing custodian and funds administration services.

You will join the team Accounting & Valuation Services - LUX .

Your role

• Meeting financial and operational targets.
• Actively managing and mitigating risks.
• Helping to improve controls and procedures.
• Collecting and analysing valuation reports from Private Equity and Real Estate Funds
• Understanding the key metrics that drive the valuation of PE / RE funds : reconciling transactions,remaining commitment and valuation changes.
• Recording and monitoring fair-value adjustments on clients’ portfolios.
• Handling audit requests.
• Managing valuation requests from clients and partners.
• Preparing reports for the AIFM valuation committee.

Your profile

• Knowledge of the PE / RE investment fund industry.
• Highly skilled at interacting with clients.
• Good Excel skills.
• Knowledge of accounting basics.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• eFront skills would be a plus.
• Understanding of operational risk and internal controls appropriate to financial services would be an asset.
• University degree in Finance or Economics.
• Fund administration, big 4 or fiduciary background desired.
• Preliminary experience in the field of Private Equity is a must.
• Spoken fluency in English and French. Any other language would be a plus.

As the successful candidate, your main attributes will be a precise and rigorous approach when seeking information, coupled with a strong sense of initiative to help solve problems.

You will have an enquiring mind, be a quick learner and have well-developed critical faculties. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate and improve your skills in the fields of Private Equity and Real Estate while working on a dynamic team.

Note

Note

We will not accept any CVs from agencies.

In accordance with the provisions of the Luxembourg law of 23 July 2016 amending the law of 29 March 2013, candidates may be required to provide an extract from their criminal record.

This document, issued by the authorities, must not be older than three months. Such a document will be requested with the aim of carrying out a character check on candidates, bearing in mind the area of activity of our establishment and, more particularly, the tasks described in the job description.

Flexible and modern ways of working

As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote the well-being of our employees through a set of flexible working arrangements, ranging from a work-from-home policy for eligible functions to opportunities for annualised part-time leave and extended parental leave.

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.