About Us
Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
About the Role
POSITION
Wellington Management Funds (“WMF”) Global Fund Services is responsible for all aspects of the operations for the WMF Global fund ranges and works alongside Product Development, Legal, Compliance and Governance to support all aspects of the funds business. The Fund Reporting & Audit, EMEA Funds (“FR&A”) function is responsible for the oversight of annual fund audits and regulatory reporting, as well as the financial activities, governance, and control framework of the Luxembourg Management Company, including robust oversight of third-party service providers and key financial reporting processes.
Responsibilities
We are currently seeking to recruit an individual to play a key role in our FR&A team reporting into the manager in charge of the team, based in the Management Company’s Luxembourg office. The successful candidate will be part of a broader team located in Luxembourg, Boston, and London with the following responsibilities:
Fund Audit & Reporting
Manage relationships with the Auditor and Administrator, in relation to Fund Financial Reporting in Ireland, Luxembourg, and Cayman Islands
Coordinate Funds Annual Audits
Review of Funds Annual Report and Financial Statements
Coordinate the preparation of the Funds Long-form Report with the Auditor in Luxembourg
Semi-annual Funds Financial Statements Review
Review of all Funds Financial Statement Templates
Key point person on IFRS and Luxembourg GAAP
Assist with process improvement efforts by helping to identify, develop and implement enhancements
Respond to internal and external inquiries on a broad array of topics
Management Company Oversight & Financial Control
Oversee the financial reporting and accounting activities of the Luxembourg Management Company, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with Luxembourg GAAP and applicable regulatory standards
Provide independent review and challenge of Management Company financial statements, disclosures, and supporting reconciliations
Maintain oversight of key financial processes performed by third-party administrators, ensuring adherence to defined service level agreements and control standards
Review and assess Management Company trial balances, budgets, and financial performance, identifying key variances and escalating issues as appropriate
Coordinate the annual audit of the Management Company, acting as a primary liaison with external auditors and internal stakeholders
Oversee the design and effectiveness of the Management Company control environment, including review of SOC reports, control frameworks, and remediation of identified deficiencies
Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Conducting Persons to ensure alignment with AIFM/UCITS regulatory obligations and governance requirements
Support regulatory reporting obligations of the Management Company, including financial disclosures and filings
Identify opportunities to enhance governance, controls, and reporting processes within the Management Company structure
Fund and Management Company Governance
Review and challenge monthly Administrator and Depositary reports with a focus on completeness, accuracy, and exception resolution
Support Board of Managers/Directors reporting, ensuring clarity, transparency, and audit readiness of materials
Support Conducting Person reporting across key functional areas
Oversee regulatory filings for Funds and Management Company entities, ensuring timely and accurate…