Francois Piers
Luxembourg
Summary
Dedicated regulatory Funds industry professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams large volume of reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
Arendt Regulatory & Consulting
06.2023 - 10.2023
- AIFMD regulatory reports production and filing to the EU National Competent Authorities.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to optimize the data workflow.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
Senior Manager
Ernst & Young
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed Client Service Excellence across all the teams.
- Coordinated actively with Regulatory reports production(AIFMD, PRIIPS, Solvency II, MMFR)
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Developed proposals and presentations for internal and external audiences.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with clients needs and industry standards.
Regulatory Manager
Alpha Omega
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Performed and documented AIFMD regulatory reports on quarterly frequencies.
- Implemented and developed optimized production processes for data management and reports controls.
- Liaised on daily basis with clients for building a strong and confident relation.
- Onboard new clients and regulatory reports (such as CSSF reporting U1.1)
Team Leader, Funds Reporting
Deloitte
08.2011 - 12.2019
- Coordinated financial statements production (multi GAAP: LU, BE, NL, US, IFRS).
- Managed the audit review with all stakeholders.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to excellence of service.
Regulatory Officer
Alter Domus
10.2009 - 07.2011
- Prepared and maintained Financial statements for Lux-based Investment Funds.
- Performed and documented quality control checks to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Managed and coordinated various reports preparation among clients (project management & coordination).
- Proposed and instructed IT service providers to develop new software features for automation purpose.
Middle Officer
Alternative Leader
04.2008 - 03.2009
- Performed portfolio valuation and validation of Funds NAVs.
- Monitored shareholder’s registers.
- Determined currency hedging amount and liaise with forward dealers.
- Supported clients with various requests (such as gain / loss calculation, valuation explanations).
Trades Process Back-officer
CACEIS
02.2007 - 03.2008
- Funds of Funds trades processing and cash management
- Regular relationship with Funds Channel Actors (Clients, Accountants, Auditors…)
Education
Master Level - Finance
Business School of La Rochelle
La Rochelle (France)2006
2 Years Post A-Level Graduation - Accounting, Legal And General And Economy Fields
Lycée Chevrollier
Angers (France)2003
A-Level - Economy And Business
Lycée Chevrollier
Angers (France)2001
Skills
- Regulatory Reporting Expert for Investment Funds
- Data Analytics (workflow definition and setup of optimal data architecture)
- Team coordination and trainings facilitator
- Talent Development
- Budget and financials monitoring
Additional Information
Interest for sport and literature
Languages
French
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Intermediate
B1
Technical skills
- Advanced level using Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Operational level using SQL database and queries for daily work
- Basic use of Data providers solution such as Bloomberg or Market Data
Timeline
Senior Manager
Arendt Regulatory & Consulting
06.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Manager
Ernst & Young
03.2022 - 05.2023
Regulatory Manager
Alpha Omega
11.2020 - 03.2022
Team Leader, Funds Reporting
Deloitte
08.2011 - 12.2019
Regulatory Officer
Alter Domus
10.2009 - 07.2011
Middle Officer
Alternative Leader
04.2008 - 03.2009
Trades Process Back-officer
CACEIS
02.2007 - 03.2008
Master Level - Finance
Business School of La Rochelle
2 Years Post A-Level Graduation - Accounting, Legal And General And Economy Fields
Lycée Chevrollier
A-Level - Economy And Business
Lycée Chevrollier
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