Junior VC Fund Controller/ Internal Auditor

Junior VC Fund Controller / Internal Auditor 

NLC Health Ventures (“NLC Group” or “NLC”) is a world leading healthtech/biotech innovation platform with a venture building arm and a fund management business (pre-seed, seed, Series A, up to Series B-C) operating across Europe and North-America out of our main office in Amsterdam with 40-45 FTE in total. NLC actively manages four captive investment funds, with over EUR 45mn raised for these funds to date, which invest exclusively in the ventures coming out of NLC’s venture building arm (investing pre-seed starting capital up to seed stage and series A-C). We are currently fundraising for the 5th fund and anticipate to launch a new fund every 3 years. NLC’s captive funds have a wide and diverse LP base (pensions funds, insurance companies, family offices, corporate VCs, government bodies (EU/NL), and private investors) across different jurisdictions in Europe, North-America and the Middle East. The existing funds are invested in more than 70 different companies. We are registered with the Dutch Financial Markets Authority (AFM). In short: we’re offering a position in an exciting, vibrant and growing venture capital fund’s management business.

We thrive on a culture of Together, Open, Decisive, and Optimistic (TODO). This means valuing every team member's contribution, fostering open communication, and embracing a proactive, flat organizational structure where your ideas and impact matter more than your title. If you're a self-starter who believes in collaboration and making a tangible difference, you'll feel right at home.

Your Mission

As our new Junior Fund Controller / Internal Auditor, you’ll be the trusted backbone of NLC’s captive venture capital investment funds. You’ll focus on the meticulous execution of compliance checks, risk processes, and financial reporting across our growing fund portfolio. In this hands-on role, you’ll work closely with key stakeholders to ensure rigor and accuracy, playing a critical part in safeguarding our operations and supporting our continued success and expansion.

What You'll Do

• Compliance: support in every possible aspect the Risk, Impact and Compliance Officer (‘RICO’) in ensuring that our Fund Management business is compliant with all applicable regulations; execute regular audit procedures to make sure all internal processes are performed according to relevant regulations and policies.
• KYC/AML: support NLC’s Capital Acquisition and Venture Finance teams with performing KYC procedures and AML regulations and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory and LP Reporting: coordinate preparation of regular reports to regulators and authorized bodies (such as tax authorities, AFM, DNB) and funds’ investors (LPs), ensuring meticulous adherence to all reporting requirements.
• Risk management: support the team by developing tools to facilitate investment and fund risk-related data collection and analysis.
• Process Optimization: Contribute to improving and streamlining internal systems for risk, impact, compliance, and fund operations, driving automation and continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency and data accuracy. Your contribution to optimizing our operations will be highly valued.

Who You Are

You’re a motivated, detail-oriented professional eager to grow in fund operations, compliance, and risk management while making a meaningful impact.

• Professional experience: You bring a few years of experience as a background as a (former) auditor/internal auditor, and/or fund controller, preferably at a VC/PE fund.
• Tech-Savvy & Proactive: You have experience with, or a strong willingness to master, tools like Excel and PowerBI. You embrace automation and are eager to contribute to process enhancements.
• Self-Sufficient & Motivated: You are a natural self-starter who thrives with minimal oversight, taking initiative and ownership of your responsibilities.
• Adaptable & Resilient: You excel in fast-paced, evolving environments and can readily adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Excellent Communicator: You can effectively communicate complex financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Problem Solver: You possess strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial challenges.

What We Offer

• A Learning Role: This is a full-time, central position within NLC’s fund operations, giving you the chance to build hands-on experience in compliance, risk, and fund management while contributing to the smooth running of our investment funds.
• High Impact, Execution Focus: Your contribution will be key in ensuring accurate documentation, rigorous compliance, and efficient investor onboarding-helping to safeguard our operations and support our growth - daily opportunity to make significant impact. 
• Collaboration & Exposure: You’ll report directly to NLC’s Risk, Impact, and Compliance Officer (‘RICO’) and work closely with colleagues across fund operations and investor relations/business development. This cross-functional exposure will give you valuable insight into how venture capital funds operate end-to-end. 
• Professional Growth: As you gain experience, you’ll have the opportunity to take on more responsibility and grow into a broader role in fund operations, compliance, and/or finance.
• TODO Culture: Join a lean, positive, and collaborative team that lives by our TODO values: Together, Open, Decisive, and Optimistic.
• Shared Success: Your remuneration will partly be equity-based, allowing you to truly own our joint success and participate in the growth you help create.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute directly to advancing global health by bringing life-changing innovations to patients.

At NLC, we celebrate diversity and believe that unique perspectives drive the best innovation. We understand that no one perfectly fits every mold, and if you're passionate about this role but don't meet every single requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences are valued, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and respected.