FUNDROCK - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Country Head - Switzerland
Anne Empain joined (FUNDROCK/The Apex Group) in October 2021 following the acquisition of ARM Swiss representatives SA by the Apex Group. In 2014 Anne co-founded and was CEO of ARM Swiss Representatives SA. Since then she assisted over 500 fund managers to market their fund in Switzerland in compliance with local rules. Anne has extensive experience in legal, compliance and product development for alternative asset managers. She has held various senior structuring and legal positions with EIM, UBP, Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley. Anne is a Qualified English solicitor (Hogan Lovells) and has a Master of Law from the Université des Sciences Sociales in Toulouse. She has been based in Switzerland since 2003. She is a founding member of the Geneva Chapter of 100 Women in Finance. She holds a Corporate Governance certificate from INSEAD accomplished in 2018. Anne is a member of the board of directors of Bruellan SA since 2020 and Make A Wish Switzerland Foundation since 2021.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director FundRock Distribution
Arnaud joined FundRock in 2020 to co-manage FundRock Distribution activity. He has more than 25 years of experience as an EMEA institutional business developer and relationship manager in London. Arnaud has had an extensive exposure to and knowledge of portfolio management, strategic asset allocation, LDI/CDI, capital market and Fintech. Prior to joining FundRock, he worked at Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management where he was Head of European Business Development and Client Relations, and before worked at Insight Investment as a Sales director, Pareto Investment and Wellington Management International. Arnaud is a Swiss citizen and fully qualified CFA® charterholder.
With 27 years industry experience, Barry joined FundRock in 2022 and is the Head of Funds - Ireland. Prior to this, he worked for Quintillion / U.S. Bank as Head of Fund Client Relations for 5 years and previously worked for 10 years at Bank of America where he was Executive Director on the board of Bank of America Custodial Services (Ireland) Limited. Barry also worked at Barings, MeesPierson and Fortis Prime Fund Solutions for 12 years in various senior positions. He has experience in global banking and asset management across many geographies and products. Barry is based in Ireland and maintains strong ties with all of the principal market participants and is fully au fait with any regulatory developments. Barry is a masters graduate from University College Dublin.
Job Titles:
- Global Head of CRM, Manco
Chris joined FundRock in Luxembourg in 2017 as a Senior Client Relationship Manager, responsible for the day to day query management and coordination on behalf of clients and delegates across Asia, Europe and the US for funds in Ireland and Luxembourg. He transitioned to Director of Client Relationship Management, Client Service Management and Business Implementation in 2018, where he developed two new teams focussing on specialist client orientated BAU. In 2022, Chris was appointed Regional Head of Client Relationship Management for Apex Group in Luxembourg, where he held overall responsibility for CRM's across all Apex Group entities operating in the Country, including FundRock, while retaining his seat as a member of FRMC's ExCo. In 2023, Chris moved back to FundRock as Global Head of CRM - Manco and a member of the senior management team running the day to day operations of the business. Prior to joining FundRock, Chris spent 14 years working in client facing roles across different asset sectors in the UK and Luxembourg. He began his career with a Global Asset Manager in 2004, and in 2007, he moved with the firm from London to Luxembourg. In Luxembourg, he managed Client Service teams for a Nordic Private Bank and leading Alternative Asset Fund Administrators focusing on private equity and real estate investments. Chris studied Business Management & Computer Science at London Metropolitan University.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director - Guernsey
Chris joined FundRock (as part of the PraxisIFM acquisition in 2023) in 2009. Having initially joined the Operations team he became Managing Director later that year. Chris had previously worked for Close Fund Services for six years, during which time he reviewed and implemented new operational procedures leading to a more focused and risk-based approach on a broad range of funds. Reviews included the areas of pricing and risk, NAV production and dealing with fund advisors. He continues to sit on a number of fund and general partner boards and oversees all management services including adherence to distribution rules and investor reporting. Chris' focus is primarily on developing opportunities in fund management, risk management and AIFMD/UCITS solutions.
Dave joined Apex Guernsey in January 2019 through the acquisition of the Ipes business. Having served in a variety of senior roles, Dave was promoted to Director and appointed to the Board of Apex Fund and Corporate Services (Guernsey) Limited in July 2021. Over a 15 year career in the Guernsey finance industry, Dave has gained experience in a number of areas, specialising in Private Equity and Real Estate Fund Administration across fund admin operations, financial reporting and client relationship management. Dave is solutions driven, and across 3 years with Ipes Guernsey and 4 years with Apex Guernsey he has contributed to the delivery of a number of initiatives to improve client service across the local book. Having gained a keen interest in the Risk Management and AIFM space, Dave joined the FundRock Guernsey team as a Director in March 2023 and was appointed to the Board of FundRock Management Company (Guernsey) Limited (alongside his Board position of the Fund Administration business) the same month. Dave is a Fellow of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants.
Emmanuel joined FundRock in 2019 and is the Director of Compliance. He has a solid experience as Compliance officer with major international organizations including Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch and JPMorgan. Previously, he was Head of Europe Compliance in the private Swiss bank Mirabaud. Emmanuel holds a business law degree from Assas-Paris II University (France) and an Executive Specialized Master in Financial and Fiscal Engineering from ESCP Europe High school.
Job Titles:
- Head of Alternative Investments
Franck joined FundRock in 2019 and is responsible for all activities related to alternative investments within FundRock. Franck has over 12 years' of experience in the financial services sector. Before joining FundRock, Franck held numerous roles in UBS Asset Management in Chicago, including that of Investment Risk Manager for Alternative Investments specializing in the management of Hedge Funds, Funds of Hedge Funds, Real Estate and Infrastructure. Franck has been Analyst for UBS Global Investment Solutions for two years, covering US Pension Funds. He has also worked in UBS Fund Services and in CACEIS within their pricing departments, valuing complex derivative instruments and other ‘exotic products'. Franck holds a Masters degree in Finance from the Ecole Superieure de Management in Metz and an Engineering Diploma from the Ecole Nationale d'Ingenieurs de Metz.
Job Titles:
- Director Risk & Compliance
Hugues joined FundRock in 2018 and is our Risk & Compliance Director. Hugues has over 13 years of experience in the financial services sector. Prior to joining FundRock he served as Risk Manager for 7 years in a Hedge Fund in Paris (Sigmalog Capital). Additionally, he was a project manager consultant for 6 years and lead global projects for major actors on the market (BNPParibas CIB, Candriam AM, KBL Private Banking…). He holds a Master in Economics and he is a FRM Charter and Prince2 certified.
Job Titles:
- Global Head of Investment Management of Oversight
Karl joined the FundRock Management Company in 2022 and has been Managing Director since July 2023. In his nearly 25 years in financial services, he has gained experience with funds from structuring to distribution. Karl worked in London from 2008 to 2019, first at BNP Paribas and from 2006 to 2015 at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in several roles, most recently as head of fund structuring and as a board member of two self-managed UCITS platforms. From 2016 to 22, he worked in fund distribution, private equity and advisory at Queens Gate Capital Advisors, a London-based boutique advisory firm. Karl holds a Joint Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration (Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur) from TU Darmstadt in Germany.
Khalil joined FundRock in 2018, and is currently in charge of valuation. He has over 11 years of experience in the financial services sector. Before joining FundRock, Khalil had over 5 years of experience as a senior auditor at Deloitte Luxembourg working mainly in the investment management industry specialised in auditing UCITS and AIFs. He also gained experience in auditing structures such as management companies, hedge funds, funds of hedge funds, real estate companies/funds, master/feeder structures, financial sector professionals firms, commercial companies and Cayman funds. Khalil led numerous audit engagements for all types of funds with liquid and illiquid strategies, and also worked with the Deloitte Finance Team on the annual audits of the Company. He has a bachelor degree in Economics from the American University of Beirut, and a master of science degree in Finance and Banking from the Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director FundRock Distribution
Marie joined FundRock in 2018 and is the Managing Director for Distribution. She has more than 25 years of experience. Prior to joining FundRock, Marie was the Managing Director of SEB Fund Services, a third party Management Company within the SEB group. Before moving from Sweden to Luxembourg in 2014, Marie has held various manager as well as sales positions within SEB and HQ Fonder (today Carnegie Fonder) over the years.
Matthew joined International Fund Management Limited as an analyst in 2014, having worked in in the finance industry since 2000. Matthew provides management and risk management services as well as being a daily contact for fund management clients. With oversight of our team of analysts, his daily responsibilities include oversight of funds under management and risk management reviews for UCITS regulated funds, principal managed funds and funds marketed under the AIFM directive including the implementation of risk systems through his experience in IT and software. He is also responsible for monthly risk reporting, the review and issue of Key Information Documents (KIDs) under the Packaged Retail and Insurance Based Investment Products (PRIIPS) regulation & UCITS, development of risk management policies and undertaking due diligence oversight visits to various counterparties and outsourced service providers. Matthew is also responsible for risk system development. EXPERTISE Risk oversight, fund risk analysis and systems.
Matthew joined Sanne Fund Management (Guernsey) Limited as Senior Manager in 2022. Born and raised in Guernsey, he has been a qualified accountant since 2010 and has a background in Fund Management and Captive Insurance. He started his career in Audit with PKF in 2006, moving into Private Equity Fund Management with Northern Trust in 2010 where he began to develop his Team Management skills. As a Client Account Executive at Artex Risk Solutions, Matthew managed both the Accountancy and Corporate Secretarial functions for Captive Insurance Companies and other complex Fund structures (PCCs). Expertise: Accountancy and people management. Qualifications: Fellow Member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) BA(Hons) University of Bournemouth
Job Titles:
- Head of Fundrock Singapore Management Company Pte. Ltd
Nicholas joined Fundrock in May 2021, as Head of Fundrock Singapore Management Company Pte. Ltd, he brings with him over twenty years of experience working in Financial markets. Nicholas has spent over 12 years covering the Asian markets with extensive experience in Private Equity, Alternatives and Traditional investment strategies. Prior to Joining Fundrock he was General Manager and Head of Business Development for Unigestion Asia Pte Ltd.
Patric has been Managing Director of Apex Fundrock Ltd since 2013. Patric has over 40 years' experience in asset management and fund administration. He was Managing Director at Citibank for 16 years, globally responsible for fund administration and back-office outsourcing services. Prior to this Patric worked at Chase Manhattan, Schroders and Prudential Unit Trust Managers.
Simon joined FundRock in November 2019 and is Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of FundRock Partners in the UK. Simon has worked in the financial services industry for over 25 years and has extensive knowledge of the European Funds market the Fund Services business. Simon has worked with clients internationally on business acquisitions, new fund structures and established outsourced service models. Prior to joining FundRock, he has held senior positions at Citi and JPMorgan within their Funds Services business and also for Threadneedle Asset Management where he held positions with Product Development and Operations.
Job Titles:
- Business Development - FundRock Switzerland
Stephen joined (FundRock/The Apex Group) in October 2021 following the acquisition of ARM Swiss Representatives SA (rebranded FundRock Switzerland SA) by the Apex Group. He has extensive experience in the financial service industry. His career began with Prudential Bache Intl Ltd in Dubai, he later established a Multi Family Office in Geneva, and held executive positions in others. Additionally, Stephen set up and managed an online portal for alternative investment managers to connect to Swiss investors and distributed actively niche alternative investment strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Reading University and is a CAIA charter holder.