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
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
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