About the Opportunity
Join the founding team of a new AIFM (Alternative Investment Fund Manager) in Luxembourg. Backed by seasoned professionals in the alternative investment space, this new platform will offer high-quality fund services to PE, RE, infrastructure, and other alternative asset managers.
As Partner Business Development, you will play a central role in developing the firm’s market presence, onboarding clients, and shaping the client-centric culture of the AIFM. You will work alongside the founding partner during the licensing and set-up phase, and may be appointed Conducting Officer, depending on your experience and ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead business development efforts: identify, approach, and secure new clients in the alternative investment space (PE, RE, Infrastructure, etc.)
- Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with fund managers and investors
- Design and implement the client onboarding journey with operational and compliance colleagues
- Represent the AIFM in external meetings, industry events, and with regulators when appropriate
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless service delivery aligned with client needs
- Contribute to the AIFM license application and regulatory engagements with the CSSF
- Take on Conducting Officer responsibilities post-licensing, particularly related to marketing, client relations, and/or compliance, depending on your profile
Profile
- 8–15 years’ experience in fund services, third-party ManCos or AIFMs, with strong exposure to alternative funds (PE, RE, infrastructure, private debt, etc.)
- Proven commercial or relationship management experience, with a solid client network
- Hands-on mindset, proactive and entrepreneurial spirit – able to build from a blank page
- Strong understanding of the regulatory landscape in Luxembourg (AIFMD)
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Fluency in English; French or German is a plus
- Eligible to act as Conducting Officer under CSSF criteria is a strong advantage
Why Joining
- Build something from the ground up in a highly entrepreneurial environment
- Direct exposure to top-tier clients and decision-makers
- Become part of the founding team and shape the company’s long-term strategy
- Potential for equity or long-term incentives for key early joiners
