Senior Investment Analyst

Job Overview

The company is recruiting for a Senior Investment Analyst. The role primarily involves providing analytical and operational support to the Head of Investments and the Investment Committee covering the company’s investment strategy, asset allocation, performance measurement, risk management, investment reporting and implementation of the investment ESG strategy. The company manages c. €1bn in assets, primarily in externally managed mandates across multiple asset classes, to maximise returns on a risk and capital adjusted basis within the constraints of the firm’s liabilities, risk appetite and the Solvency II regulatory regime.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of the firms existing Strategic Asset Allocation, Investment Policy, ALM Policy and continuous revalidation of these to optimise returns
• Oversight of external investment managers portfolio performance, risk and operational capabilities and undertaking periodic due diligence
• Preparation and presentation of Board and Investment Committee reporting including portfolio performance and risk analysis, macro and market analysis and analysing and proposing investment recommendations
• Researching appropriate market and portfolio risk metrics, developing risk budgets and preparing regular risk reporting
• Developing an extensive knowledge of markets and their drivers, by monitoring market developments and interpreting market trends and assessing the macro themes underpinning financial markets
• Ensuring implementation of the ESG strategy and continuous monitoring of developments in ESG investing and ESG corporate reporting
• Management of internal audit, compliance and regulatory reviews and stress tests
• Oversight of external service providers such as custodians and accounting providers to improve processes and drive efficiencies
• Assisting in the management of the strategic cash allocations in accordance with the Liquidity Policy
• Managing the monthly investment accounting process and ensuring a strong control environment across all aspects of the investment department

Education

• A business/finance degree or masters qualification
• CFA Charterholder or progress to achieve is desirable
• ESG related qualification or experience

Experiences

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with Bloomberg;


 

Competencies

• Keen interest in economics, politics and financial markets is a pre-requisite
• Excellent analytical, financial modelling and quantitative skills
• Demonstrable understanding of investments and of portfolio management and investment accounting concepts
• Strong communication and presentation skills; verbal and written
• The ability to add value from day one and contribute in a meaningful manner to the results of the investment function
• Be a self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines
• High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail
• Excellent information technology capability, including a high level of competence in Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

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This is a permanent opportunity. 

FBD is an inclusive Equal Opportunity employer that considers applicants irrespective of their age, gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, language, sexual orientation, ability, disability and social circumstances. 

FBD is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.