Private Equity Legal & Compliance Analyst (m/w/d)

at  HQ Capital GmbH Co KG

HQ Capital is a leading independent manager of alternative assets, investing in global and regionally focused private equity on behalf of institutions and private clients since 1989. For 35 years we have provided investors with access to private equity investments and currently manage $11.9 billion in original commitments. Our professionals, located in North America, Europe, and Asia, use our deep network of experienced private equity managers to create sustainable private equity portfolios and help deliver attractive results. Our innovative and entrepreneurial culture, strong investment acumen, and commitment to social responsibility, has made HQ Capital a trusted partner to its clients worldwide.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are currently looking for a junior professional to work on a flexible hybrid-remote schedule in our Transactions Services team from our Bad Homburg office. This Analyst would report directly to the head of the Transactions Services arm of our Legal & Compliance function based in New York, and be responsible for the onboarding of investments across our global investment function for our private fund and separate managed account clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Legal & Economics, Law, or paralegal degree/ certificate.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in private equity, financial services, or law firm
• Experience with AML/KYC, corporate recordkeeping, and formalities and/or financial transactions
• Ability to discuss and make recommendations on transactional and contractual matters.
• Outstanding organizational skills with high level of engagement.
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills with positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong computer skills are required.
• German and English language skills required; French preferred
  If you are interested in working in a growing, dynamic and well established team operating as part of a global organization, we would like to hear from you. Please forward your application, preferably by e-mail, to the following address, stating the earliest date that you could start:
  HQ Capital
  Human Resources
  Jobs@hqcapital.co

• Review fund legal documents, subscription documents, AML documents, and side letters for internal compliance and ensuring that the information is complete and accurate prior to execution.
• Coordinate and synchronize the administration of the entire life cycle of a private equity fund both internally and externally, including, but not limited to: formation and liquidation of entities.
• Complete and process corporate actions, such as fund extensions, requests for amendments of agreements and blocker elections.
• Maintain records for all investment legal documentation and events, including, but not limited to: committee elections, amendments, extensions, etc.
• Review investment-related contracts, process, coordinate and maintain corporate legal filings, organizational charts and firm-wide signatory policies.
• Assist with signature execution and processing of agreements and other documentation
• Monitor of HQ Capital deal closings.
• Interact with various internal business unit(s) and outside counsel as required throughout the transactions to assist in managing the transactions and varieties of legal matters.
• Special projects as needed.