Risk Controller

fundcraft is a digital-native fund operations provider, headquartered in Luxembourg, with a mission to transform how alternative investment funds are launched and managed. Our product combines technology, regulatory expertise, and operational excellence to streamline fund management via our proprietary platform automating end-to-end processes and optimizing the full investment lifecycle of our clients.

Having successfully built our presence in Luxembourg as a licensed AIFM and central administrator, we are now expanding into the French market. Our objective is to provide  alternative asset managers and distributors with a modern, fully digital, and regulation-compliant solution for managing alternative investment funds (AIFs) — including venture capital, private equity (FPCI, FCPR), private debt, and fund of funds — while offering the same quality of governance and risk oversight that we deliver in Luxembourg.

As part of the upcoming authorization of our French subsidiary by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) as an AIFM management company, we are building the team that will be based in Paris, France to support our French operations.

As Risk Controller you will ensure the effective monitoring and implementation of fundcraft's risk control framework in line with AIFM regulatory requirements. This role is key in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial, operational, market, and liquidity risks associated with managed funds. The Risk Controller will develop and maintain risk tracking and reporting tools, conduct regular control tests, and ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting to supervisory authorities. 

This position is based in France and reports directly to the Country Head France.

• Responsible for the risk management function. 
• Ensure the monitoring and implementation of the risk framework in accordance with AIFM regulatory requirements.
• Identify, measure, and monitor financial, operational, market, and liquidity risks related to the managed funds including in case of delegation to other asset managers.
• Develop and maintain risk tracking and reporting tools for management and supervisory authorities.
• Conduct periodic control tests, analyze incidents, and propose corrective actions to reduce risk exposure.
• Contribute to the development and updating of risk management and internal control policies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations within the risk function vis-à-vis the AMF and other competent authorities.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in finance,  audit, or risk management.
• Minimum [5] years of experience in risk control within an asset management company or financial institution. Experience on non listed assets and evergreen funds is a strong plus. 
• Strong knowledge of the AIFM regulatory framework and AMF obligations.
• Proficiency in risk monitoring tools and regulatory reporting.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and propose pragmatic solutions.
• Autonomous, rigorous, organized, and team-oriented.
• Fluency in English and French is mandatory.

Benefits

• Be part of an ambitious scale-up shaping the future of fund operations in Europe.
• Collaborate with a talented, international team passionate about innovation in private markets.
• Opportunity to contribute to the launch and growth of our French entity from the ground up.
• Competitive compensation package, flexible work setup, and room for professional growth.