Associate – Private Debt Fund Operations & Reporting Colesco

• Salary: Gross monthly salary between EUR 4,931 and EUR 7,043 (scale 09) for a 36-hour work week.
• Extras: a thirteenth month, 8% holiday allowance, and a 10% Employee Benefit Budget.
• Development budget: EUR 1,400 development budget per year for your growth and development.
• Hybrid working: a balance between home and office work (possible for most roles).
• Pension: decide for yourself the amount of your personal contribution.

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Join us in driving impactful change by raising institutional capital to support the transition to a more sustainable future.
At Colesco we aim to unite capital and purpose by helping leading European companies to realise their sustainable growth ambitions. Colesco Capital (www.colescocapital.com) is an independent, sustainability-led private credit manager with a mission to unite capital and purpose. We provide tailored financing solutions to leading European companies, supporting their sustainable growth ambitions. Colesco is backed by the Rabobank Group.

We are looking for a highly motivated Associate for the Fund Operations & Finance team to support the firm’s strategy and to make sure that the capital of the fund’s investors is managed well. Working closely with a dynamic team of experienced professionals and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in the operational activities of the fund and the continued growth of the firm.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure across the private debt fund internal and external stakeholders within a fast-growing, sustainability-focused private credit manager, while operating within a strong governance and regulatory framework.

• Fund Operations & Net Asset Value (NAV) oversight; coordinate NAV processes with outsourced fund administrators and other service providers, review valuation inputs and investor allocations in line with approved valuation policies.
• Financial Reporting & Audit; coordinate quarterly and annual financial statements for fund and fund-related structures, review and challenge administrator outputs to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Investor & Transaction Operations; coordinate and control capital calls, distributions, and investor notices, support Investor Relations with operational Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs), Operational Due Diligence (ODD) requests, and ad-hoc investor queries and maintain investor reporting packs.
• Treasury, Cash & Foreign Exchange (FX) Management; manage the cash/liquidity positions of the fund, coordinate FX hedging execution in line with policy.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance; prepare materials for valuation and governance committees and maintain policies, procedures, and evidence of effective delegate oversight.
  

The big picture

At Colesco, we unite capital and purpose by enabling professional investors to support our corporate clients in achieving their sustainable growth ambitions. As a key addition to the Fund Operations & Finance team, you will, over time, play a direct role in managing the capital of our investors.

At Colesco we value excellence derived from an entrepreneurial mindset, while promoting an open, creative and collaborative culture, where each team member can make a difference.

Ideal candidates should have experience in operations and finance, a proven ability to drive processes and new projects, and a genuine interest in being part of a fast-growing, ambitious team.

• An undergraduate or master’s degree (or equivalent) with a strong academic record (please include details in your CV)
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a finance/operations or related role at a (private) asset manager (e.g. private credit, private equity, venture capital), investment bank or consultancy
• Strong interest in private credit and sustainable investing
• Excellent communication, presentation and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Fluent in English (proficiency in Dutch is preferred; additional languages are a plus)
• Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented
• A team player with the ability to work independently
• Self-starting, highly ambitious, curious, and creative yet take a pragmatic approach to complex challenges
  

• Be part of a growing, sustainability-led private credit manager
• Work at the forefront of sustainable private credit
• Opportunity to contribute to both financial performance and real-world impact
• Take on a high level of responsibility and exposure to senior stakeholders and leading international service providers
• Work closely with seasoned professionals within a collaborative, dynamic team
• Be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your contribution matters from day one
  

• Any questions about the job content? Contact: Richard Dam, Head of Fund Operations & Finance via Richard.Dam@rabobank.com
• Any questions about the process? Contact Moniek Peeters, recruiter, via Moniek.Peeters@rabobank.nl
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