About Us
With decades of combined experience in the fund management industry, Ci Fund Services is your trusted partner for comprehensive Private Label Fund services. Our team of seasoned experts is dedicated to delivering bespoke solutions that empower institutional investors, asset managers, and family offices to operate with greater efficiency and agility in an increasingly complex financial landscape.
Meet our Team
Michael Sanders
CEO
Michael joined Ci Fund Services (formerly Alpina Fund Management) in 2022 as CEO and Board Member, bringing over 30 years of executive experience in the financial services sector. Throughout his career, he has held prominent leadership roles, including CEO, Managing Director, and Chairman at several respected fund management firms. At CI Fund Services, Michael is instrumental in shaping the firm’s strategic direction, overseeing portfolio management, driving business development initiatives, and advancing the company’s IT infrastructure. His extensive industry knowledge and leadership are pivotal to delivering innovative and client-focused solutions in today’s evolving market landscape.
Jens Schoffelmann
CCO
Jens joined Ci Fund Services in September 2024 as Chief Compliance Officer, bringing extensive experience in regulatory compliance and risk management within the financial services sector. With a strong background in overseeing compliance frameworks for asset management companies, Jens ensures that Ci Fund Services adheres to the highest standards of regulatory integrity. His expertise covers a wide range of compliance areas, including anti-money laundering (AML), regulatory reporting, and governance. Jens holds advanced qualifications in business administration and has successfully implemented robust compliance structures in both national and international financial institutions.
Heiko Hector
CRO
Heiko joined Ci Fund Services (formerly Alpina Fund Management) in 2022 as Risk Manager, bringing with him extensive expertise from over a decade in Luxembourg’s fund management industry. Previously, he served as Head of Risk Management at another Management Company, where he began his Luxembourg career in 2009 after gaining significant experience in the Asset Management and financial software sectors in Germany. Heiko holds a degree in Business Administration and is a certified CIIA/CEFA professional. Recently, he completed his PhD with a focus on Sustainability and Risk Management in the Fund Industry, further reinforcing his commitment to integrating sustainability principles into risk management practices.
Denis Barten
Senior Manager Operations
Denis joined Ci Fund Services (formerly Alpina Fund Management) as a Fund Specialist, where he plays a key role in optimizing internal operations and driving the company’s transition toward full digitalization. His expertise in process management and transformation is instrumental in streamlining the company’s workflow and enhancing its efficiency. Prior to joining Ci Fund Services, Denis accumulated five years of experience in management and regulatory consulting, where he successfully advised key players in the Luxembourg financial market on various strategic projects. He then expanded his expertise as a project manager focused on regulatory changes and outsourcing management. Denis holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and recently earned a master’s degree in Information Management, equipping him with a unique blend of regulatory and digital knowledge that strengthens the company’s future-forward initiatives.