Leading international fund and corporate services provider, Aztec Group, has strengthened its Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) services team in Luxembourg with a series of senior appointments, underlining the Group’s commitment to supporting rapid client demand and delivering operational excellence across its growing AIFM platform.
The appointments include:
Each brings deep sector knowledge and specialist experience in fund oversight, compliance, valuation and risk management to the AIFM business.
Paul Conroy, Head of AIFM Services at Aztec Group, said: “As the AIFM platform continues to scale, expanding our senior team ensures we’re equipped to meet evolving regulatory demands and deliver high-quality service to clients. These appointments enhance our ability to provide fully integrated, single-partner solutions across the investment lifecycle.”
Aztec’s AIFM platform, authorised by the CSSF, has seen substantial growth, with mandates spanning private equity, real assets and fund of funds and venture capital. The service is fully embedded within the Group’s broader model, offering institutional clients a regulated management company solution with robust governance and operational systems.
This investment in talent builds on strong momentum for Aztec’s AIFM offering, with the team’s headcount more than doubling to meet increasing client demand. In parallel, the platform has introduced new digital tooling for risk and control frameworks – ensuring oversight processes are rigorous, scalable and consistent across fund structures.
Christian Beissel leads the day-to-day operational side of the valuation function, ensuring the accuracy, consistency and regulatory compliance of asset valuations. He joins Aztec following a career in valuation and risk management for Luxembourg-based management companies.
Maurizio Calvo supports Aztec’s portfolio management function. With experience managing investments across real estate, private equity, private credit and fund of funds, he brings cross-asset expertise and plays a key role in portfolio analysis, oversight and client reporting.
Lyne Merkle brings nearly 10 years of experience in Luxembourg’s asset management sector, with a focus on Compliance and Regulatory Compliance. At Aztec, she ensures adherence to local regulations, oversees anti-money laundering processes and fulfils RC duties, including reporting suspicious activities.
Eddy Conrad brings nearly a decade of experience in fund and risk management, including UCITS and ESG risk oversight. He is responsible for the implementation of Aztec’s AIFM risk management framework and the operation of the permanent risk management function.
Aztec’s AIFM solution enables managers to scale with confidence under a Luxembourg-regulated structure. It complements the Group’s wider fund administration and depositary services, allowing clients to access a seamless operational model.
09 June 2025
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