Fund Onboarding Manager
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- Luxemburg
- Unbefristet
- Vollzeit
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Manager - Client Onboarding to lead complex onboarding projects, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and ensure the timely and risk-controlled launch of new funds and clients.
This role requires strong project management, deep technical knowledge of fund structures, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, delegates, and internal teams.
As Senior Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end execution of onboarding projects, ensuring all regulatory, operational, and documentation requirements are met and that fund launches are delivered efficiently, accurately, and on time. You will oversee due diligence, coordinate with delegates, and act as a key point of escalation for onboarding matters.
You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, promote consistent global standards, and support the onboarding leadership team in delivering exceptional client experience.What are the minimum requirements you need for the role?
- 7-10 years' experience in the funds industry, ideally within Management Company / AIFM environments.
- Strong knowledge of UCITS and AIF structures, including Luxembourg vehicles.
- Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple onboarding programmes simultaneously.
- Fluency in English essential; other languages (French, German, Mandarin) advantageous.
- Strong communication skills with confidence in engaging with clients and senior internal stakeholders.
- Experience supporting process improvements, operational enhancements, or digitisation initiatives.
- Previous experience mentoring and supporting junior team members across jurisdictions.
Client & Stakeholder Leadership
- Act as the onboarding lead for assigned clients, ensuring a coordinated, high-quality onboarding experience.
- Build strong relationships with Sales, Relationship Management, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Operations to ensure effective communication and execution.
- Present new clients/funds to internal approval committees and ensure follow-up queries are resolved.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the client experience and support business growth.
- Manage end-to-end delivery of onboarding projects, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and risk considerations are proactively managed.
- Tailor onboarding plans to the specific fund structure, regulatory regime, and client requirements.
- Oversee delegate due diligence and coordinate with Oversight teams to ensure timely completion.
- Oversee AML/KYC, operational readiness, and risk assessments.
- Coordinate implementation with delegates (Administrator, Depositary, Investment Manager, Distributor) to ensure all SLAs and processes are agreed prior to launch.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure governance standards are adhered to.
- Contribute to standardisation, automation, and process enhancements across onboarding processes.
- Support development and rollout of onboarding technology or workflow solutions.
- Keep abreast of regulatory developments impacting onboarding and ensure relevant updates are shared with global teams.
- Identify operational risks and propose improvements to strengthen controls.
- Support and mentor onboarding team members across jurisdictions as needed.
- Promote consistent ways of working and contribute to team capability building.
- Foster a collaborative, client-centric culture aligned with organisational values.
Client-centric focus Motivated by customer-facing environments, understanding their needs, and providing a good service.
Effective Communication Communicates effectively, engaging with others in a warm and professional manner.
Analytical (attention to detail) Analyses and understands relevant and complex information and data to draw appropriate insights.
Quality Motivated to produce accurate, quality, and timely work output.
Strategic Focus (Problem-Solving) Thinks strategically, thrives on innovation, considers the wider picture to identify new approaches to enhance business impact
Drive and Motivation Highly motivated and driven, able to focus on what needs to be achieved and enthuses others to do this.
Adaptability Adapts approach and responds effectively to different situations, people and new opportunities.
Resilience Works well managing competing priorities, bounces back quickly from setbacks in a positive and constructive manner.Who is Carne Group?Carne Group has established itself in the funds industry with $2tn in AUM supported by 600+ staff and four regulated management companies. Together with a large team of industry specialists, Carne serves more than 650+ traditional and alternative asset management clients from key fund jurisdictions and financial hubs including Ireland, Luxembourg, Zurich, Lisbon, London, New York, Cayman and Channel Islands.Excellence and innovation are central to Carne's work and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to deliver an unrivalled service to our clients. Whilst working with Carne, you will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills and experience by working in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment where exciting careers are built.We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the asset management industry. Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that members of other under-represented groups tend not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact, they do! At Carne we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.