Business Management Assistant

Constanter is one of Europe’s largest independent philanthropic organizations, established to promote respect for human dignity, sustainability and social justice. Founded and fully supported by the Brenninkmeijer family-business owners, it serves as an umbrella organization for the Porticus and Laudes foundations, among others.

The Constanter Investment Office manages the foundation’s endowment, with the goal of supporting philanthropic giving in perpetuity. We invest across public, private and real assets using a Total Portfolio approach that seeks to produce superior risk‑adjusted returns. We invest with a long term orientation building on strong partnerships.

We believe that positive returns and sustainability go hand in hand. We look for companies and funds to take their environmental, social and governance responsibilities seriously.

We are a collaborative and high performing team and offer a place where you can thrive and excel. You will work in a fun and highly dynamic environment, and have the opportunity to collaborate with, and learn from expert colleagues.

We are proud to contribute to the family owners' mission of being a Force for Good, helping to build a world that is just and respects the dignity of every human being.

By joining our team you will become part of this remarkable journey.

The Business Management Assistant will supportIOLegal Team,members of the MT of the Investment Officeand the CIO.The role provides paralegal and legal-administrative support to the Investment Officeunder the direction of the Head of Investment Support.

The rolealsosupports the CIO and members of the MT with general administrative support.

Administrative processes and controls:

• Coordinate governance and investment-related meetings, including preparing agendas,compilingand distributing board packs and papers, attending where required, recording minutes/actions and ensuringtimelyfollow-up.
• Supportregular regulatoryfilingsand ongoinggovernanceobligations,includingmaintaininggovernance calendars and providing administrative support to board members.
• Coordinate documentexecutionand archivingin close collaboration withIOLegal Counsel, ensuring transaction documents are properly completed and filed.
• Coordinateinvestment approval and execution processes with board members and IO professionals,includingmanagingoutgoing KYC/AML requirements, KYCpacksand bank account openingsupport.
• Manage the KYC inbox by reviewing,prioritising and responding to incoming communications, proactivelymonitoringdeadlinesand escalating follow-up items as needed.

Business Management Responsibilities:

• Support the Operations and Risk teamsbycompilinginformation and reports for the quarterly Investment Committee and other relevant committees.
• Monitor key Operations and Riskprocesses,project sand transaction implementationworkstreams, includingKYCandODD, providingstatusupdates, completingkeydocumentationand escalating issues where appropriate.
• Use Power Point ,Tableauand other toolstohelp preparepresentation materials, investmentreportsand internal communications.
• Arrange business travel, includingtickets and accommodation through the company tool,in line with travel and expensepolicies.
• ProcessMT members’expensesaccurately andontime.
• Manage andprioritisecalendars,coordinate internal and external meetings,optimisemanagers’timeand monitor planning deadlines.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communication:Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
  
  Proficiency in preparing reports,presentations and correspondence.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Outstanding organizational and time management skills with the capability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks seamlessly and the ability to work autonomously
• Strategic Thinking:Ability toanticipateexecutive needs and act proactively. Skilled in planning and execution.
• Discretion and Confidentiality:Mustmaintainthe highest level of confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Strong influencing skills;ability to build effective relationships based on trust, integrity, consistency, and pragmatism
• Quality focus:Ability to meet deadlines, handle conflictingprioritiesand work under pressure. Meticulous attention to detail