Manager - Corporate Governance (Funds & SPVs) (m/f/d) Job Description Find your purpose at KPMG Luxembourg We see a world of opportunity. From uncovering ways to digitalize, to enabling new sectors to take off, to building sustainability and resilience into economies, we know insights reveal new opportunities for all. We are diverse and dedicated problem solvers, part of the worldwide network of high-quality audit, tax and advisory services. We offer excellent career prospects that balance autonomy, flexibility, and responsibility. Our comprehensive benefits inspire our people to do and feel their best. Right now, we have more than 1800 employees from over 70 nationalities. Join our growing group of young and youthful innovators to uncover a world of opportunity together. Job Description Manager - Corporate Governance (Funds & SPVs) This role will lead delivery of corporate secretarial and governance services for a portfolio of complex Luxembourg structures, act as a primary senior client contact, and supervise a small team of corporate officers. The role sits within the Corporate Services team (Tax department) and reports to the Corporate Services Director / Head of Corporate Services. What you will be working on
- Lead end-to-end corporate secretarial services for a portfolio of Luxembourg entities, including AIF structures (RAIF, SIF, SICAR), SPVs and complex cross-border investment platforms.
- Support fund lifecycle events including incorporation, structuring, capital calls, distributions, and liquidation processes.
- Review fund documentation (PPM, LPA, prospectuses) with critical analysis of legal, regulatory and governance implications.
- Ensure compliance with AIFM Directive requirements and Luxembourg regulatory framework under supervision of the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier.
- Coordinate with AIFM, depositary, auditors and administrators on regulatory reporting (e.g. Annex IV), board governance and operational oversight.
- Act as senior client relationship owner: build trust, anticipate client needs, and provide pragmatic advice on fund governance and regulatory compliance.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff; review corporate documentation including fund board packs, resolutions and investor-related documentation.
- Ensure compliance with Luxembourg company law, fund regulations, AML/KYC and internal policies.
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary workstreams (tax, accounting, legal, audit, banking) and manage interactions with notaries, auditors, banks, regulators and external advisors.
- Drive process improvements, standardisation and automation initiatives across fund governance and corporate services.
- Support business development including AIF onboarding, structuring analysis and client pitches.
- Ensure timely and accurate filings, corporate record keeping and adherence to fund governance best practices. What we look for
- Master's degree in Law, Business Law or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in corporate services (provider or in-house), with demonstrable exposure to Luxembourg fund structures and SPVs
- Good understanding of Luxembourg fund industry including key actors (AIFM, depositary, administrators) and applicable legal and regulatory frameworks
- Working knowledge of AIFM Directive and Luxembourg fund regimes (e.g. RAIF, SIF, SICAR)
- Strong knowledge of Luxembourg company law, commercial registers and statutory requirements
- Familiarity with regulatory expectations of the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier
- Fluent in English. Any other language would be considered as an asset.
- Proven people management or team lead experience and prior experience in client-facing senior advisory roles.
- Leadership and people development: ability to mentor, review work and foster a high-quality team culture.
- Client orientation: proactive, commercial and solution-focused approach.
- Technical rigor: excellent attention to detail and robust documentation/review standards.
- Communication: clear, confident written and verbal skills for internal and external stakeholders.
- Project management: able to prioritise complex tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple clients.
- IT literacy: strong MS Office skills; familiarity with document management systems and automation tools is an advantage.
- Integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information. What you will get KPMG is where you will find the right opportunities to advance your career and the widest available range of possibilities so you can grow professionally. Make a real impact, join a diverse team of leading experts, work with global clients, and discover technological solutions. By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize KPMG to transmit and store your information in the KPMG recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies. KPMG is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. Our recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills.
