General Manager - Head of Single Family Office

About the Role

Our clients are establishing a new Luxembourg-based SPF (Société de gestion de patrimoine familial) as part of a long-term investment platform for the family office.

The company will operate under a discretionary investment mandate, with a clear governance framework and close collaboration with the board of Directors.

We are now seeking a highly experienced CEO/General Manager to lead the company’s operations from Luxembourg on a full-time basis.

The role combines administrative leadership, financial control, risk management, corporate governance and compliance. You will serve as the legal and operational head of the company and act as a key liaison with the board, ownership group, and external advisors.

This opportunity is a hands-on leadership role for a senior finance professional with strong execution skills, high integrity, and the ability to run a lean and professional investment entity.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the SPF in accordance with Luxembourg law and the company’s internal governance framework
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in collaboration with external accounting providers and auditors
• Oversee treasury and liquidity management:
• Ensure sufficient liquidity to meet obligations and execute investments
• Manage banking relationships, including negotiating loans and other financial services
• Lead financial risk management; help define and monitor the company's risk tolerance and exposure
• Prepare and analyse financial reports to the board; maintain transparent, timely, and accurate reporting
• Ensure full legal and regulatory compliance with all applicable laws and internal policies
• Organise and support the work of the board in close cooperation with the Chair
• Contribute to the development of the investment strategy and ensure its implementation in collaboration with the Asset Manager
• Serve as direct manager for the Asset Manager and any future employees
• Handle practical administrative matters, including lease agreements, capital calls in private equity funds, and other operational processes
• Maintain and implement the company’s governance framework, including its investment strategy and delegated authorities, which will be reviewed and updated annually
• Contribute with expertise and capacity to the non-profit organisation (name TBD)

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of professional experience, including 5–10 years as CFO, controller, or in a similar financial leadership role
• Strong understanding of financial management, accounting, reporting, and treasury functions
• Solid experience with risk management, compliance, and governance processes
• Familiarity with Luxembourg’s legal and financial environment (experience with SPF structures is an advantage)
• Previous experience from a family office, investment company, or asset-heavy structures is an advantage
• Trustworthy with a high level of integrity
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Structured, hands-on, and comfortable working independently in a lean setup
• Fluent in English; French, German or Luxembourgish is a plus

We Offer:

• A unique opportunity to lead a newly established investment company in Luxembourg
• Full-time operational leadership responsibility within a robust and long-term governance framework
• Key role in a well-capitalised investment platform with a committed ownership group
• Opportunity to help shape and execute an institutional-quality investment setup
• Competitive terms and an attractive long-term opportunity