senior fund setup & lifecycle specialist (f/m/d)

JOIN US. LET’S CARE FOR TOMORROW. At Allianz Global Investors our people enjoy motivating, fulfilling careers. If you are looking for a fast-paced working environment, you are resolved to cultivate and expand your talents and relish a challenge, then join us now! We are committed to giving our people – experienced and energetic professionals alike – the opportunities and experiences they seek to thrive and gain personal fulfilment. We will work with you to craft your own career, develop your personal growth, and align your achievements with your ambitions. SENIOR FUND SETUP & LIFECYCLE SPECIALIST (F/M/D) We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and analytical professional to join our Fund Setup Team as part of Distribution Operations in Europe. In this role, you will be in charge to support the planning and implementation of product initiatives on our French mutual and institutional fund range. This includes new product launches, changes in the existing product range (e.g. fund mergers, (de-)federizations, change of product specifics or other operations), regulatory and internal initiatives as well as acting as Company Secretary to the corporate structures. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Contact person for internal and external partners on all product initiatives * Coordination with and contact partner for external counterparts like Contrôle Dépositaire and local regulatory authorities * Preparation and implementation of all fund documentation required for product development, product lifecycle management & regulatory compliance (e.g. preparation of prospectuses, shareholder communication, merger plans, etc.) * Contribution to regulatory and internally required project initiatives * Acting as interface between internal teams, including Operations, Finance, Legal, Products, Investments and Distribution, as well as service providers and the regulatory authority * Support the further roll-out of the Employee Savings & Retirement Schemes under the new PACTE Law * Ensuring execution in compliance with internal governance standards and regulatory requirements * Company Secretary to the corporate fund structures including but not limited to the preparation of Board Meetings, Minute Taking of Board Meetings, handling of General Meetings and other governance driven corporate aspects * The role includes the opportunity to support cross border projects. You will be part of a European expert team, collaborating closely with colleagues in an international environment. QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS: * Several years of working experience in the asset management industry with particular emphasis on Fund Setup activities and / or a Company Secretary role * Knowledge of the regulatory requirements of the various French investment fund types * University degree in business administration, finance, law or equivalent * Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and handle tasks and deadlines * Strong interpersonal skills and the talent to build positive relationships, internally and externally, in an international business environment * Increased awareness of the accuracy and quality of the fund-related documentation and keen attention to detail * High motivation to take initiative and to independently develop creative and targeted solutions * Excellent MS Office skills, in particular Word and Powerpoint * Fluency in both written and spoken French and English. ABOUT ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager with over 705 investment professionals in 23 offices worldwide and managing EUR 647 billion in assets for individuals, families, and institutions. (Data as of 30 September 2021) Active is the most important word in our vocabulary. We believe in solving, not selling, adding value beyond pure economic gain. We offer a collegial culture based on strong values, taking individual responsibility, and dedication to mastering challenging tasks. To harness the power of innovation, we invest in the development of our employees. We encourage you to make an impact in a diverse, international, technology-enabled, and increasingly agile environment. If you feel inspired to elevate the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. We are committed to deliver excellence to our clients, advisors, employees, our parent company and within our industry. Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in an open and transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We respect difference and diversity and reward individual performance as well as teamwork. We are also committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing assistance to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are in need support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to RECRUITING@ALLIANZGI.COM