Sjoerd Jager
Depositary Oversight Officer
Almere Buiten,FL
Summary
Seasoned professional with 30+ years driving efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation in asset management, fintech and retail. Expertise in depositary oversight, GDPR, fund management (€300M+ AUM), and cross-functional leadership (Accounting, IT, HR, Legal). Proven track record in automation, regulatory compliance, and strategic innovation.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Depositary Oversight Officer
IQ-EQ
Amsterdam, Netherlands
03.2020 - Current
- Led oversight for Real Estate, Private Equity, and Hedge Funds, ensuring compliance with AIFMD regulations.
- Automated cash monitoring and NAV review processes, reducing manual workload by 50% and improving audit readiness.
CFO & COO
Les TeRe
10.2016 - 02.2020
- Oversaw cross-functional operations (Accounting, IT, HR, Legal, GDPR) for a startup fashion retail company in the Benelux and UK, streamlining workflows and overhead costs.
- Spearheaded GDPR implementation, achieving 100% compliance ahead of regulatory deadlines.
- Drove business development initiatives.
Chief Investment Officer
Ostrica B.V.
09.2013 - 09.2016
- Managed €300M in discretionary assets and 13 proprietary funds, delivering annualized returns of 8.5% (vs. benchmark 6.2%).
- Built and led a team of 8 investment professionals, implementing quantitative models that reduced portfolio volatility by 15%.
Director of Compliance
Ostrica B.V.
01.2010 - 08.2013
Manager Back-Office
Palladyne Asset Management B.V.
01.2004 - 12.2009
Senior Portfolio Manager
Palladyne Asset Management B.V.
Amsterdam. Netherlands
05.1998 - 12.2003
Data Manager
Stockdata Amsterdam B.V.
Amsterdan, Netherlands
12.1991 - 02.1998
Data Governance Specialist
Stockdata Research B.V.
Bunnik, Utrecht, Netherlands
05.1990 - 11.1991
Data Governance Specialist
Stockdata B.V.
Lippenhuizen, Friesland, Netherlands
03.1988 - 04.1990
Education
RBA, Chartered Investment Analyst (VBA)
01-1995
Business Economics
01-1986
Skills
Process Automation
Fund Management
GDR Compliance
Depositary Oversight
Corporate Governance
Mutual Funds
Trading
Portfolio Management
Equities
Investments
Hedge Funds
Fixed Income
Capital Markets
Risk Management
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Depositary Oversight Officer - IQ-EQ
03.2020 - Current
CFO & COO - Les TeRe
10.2016 - 02.2020
Chief Investment Officer - Ostrica B.V.
09.2013 - 09.2016
Director of Compliance - Ostrica B.V.
01.2010 - 08.2013
Manager Back-Office - Palladyne Asset Management B.V.
01.2004 - 12.2009
Senior Portfolio Manager - Palladyne Asset Management B.V.
05.1998 - 12.2003
Data Manager - Stockdata Amsterdam B.V.
12.1991 - 02.1998
Data Governance Specialist - Stockdata Research B.V.
05.1990 - 11.1991
Data Governance Specialist - Stockdata B.V.
03.1988 - 04.1990
Vrije Universiteit - , RBA, Chartered Investment Analyst (VBA)
HEAO - , Business Economics