Who we are looking for

The role will report directly to the Senior Managers for Investment Compliance and Product Risk, Fund Risk and Operational Risk, depending on the particular focus of work allocated to the VIE.
This is an important role within the organization as it contributes to the oversight of both the Investment Management business and the Management Company business as well as ensuring that the funds are complying with relevant regulations and client guidelines.
Both the Investment Management and Management Company businesses are growing and changing so there are continued opportunities for learning and development on the job.
The successful candidate will work closely with various members of the overall Risk department as well as the Investment teams and other teams as required.

What you will be responsible for

• Assist in the daily investment compliance monitoring using proprietary system ALTO ensuring pre and post trade alerts are dealt with on a timely basis

• Monitoring and control of all risk classifications: market, regulatory, liquidity, valuation, credit, counterparty, commercial, operational and reputational risks

• Monitor IMA, prospectus, regulatory, risk and internal limits on the portfolios managed in Dublin on both a pre and post trade basis.

• Assist in product launches, preparation of rule matrices and implementation of new funds when required

• Monitor requirements under the Investment Risk framework as required.

• Liaise with the Investment teams to resolve any breaches identified, as well as addressing any queries relating to daily monitoring.

• Handle queries received to the team mailbox and ensure they are responded to appropriately and timely.

• Escalate breaches as appropriate per procedures

• Prepare and participate in portfolio reviews with Investment Teams to assess and address investment risks on an ongoing basis

• Prepare monthly reporting within the deadlines (AUM / ESG / Performance / Client)

• Participate in the oversight of the client funds that are delegated to other Investment Management companies.

• Assist with RFPs

• Analyse and report on risk management trends

• Analyse and report on risk management trends, and liaise with business units in taking corrective action where required.

• Help with preparation of documents to be presented at the Risk Management Committee and Board reporting, as well as other meetings as required.

• Assist the Risk team on projects and initiatives where directed.

The V.I.E and V.I.A are civic services put in place by the French State to encourage young people and companies to undertake work abroad. As a result, V.I.E status is subject to specific conditions concerning age, nationality or tax residence. To go on a V.I.E assignment, you must make sure that you meet these conditions relating to the National Service Code, the rules of the host country and your commitment to Business France.

To find out if you meet the conditions to apply for a VIE role please click the link below:

https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en/what-is-the-vie-french-international-internship-program.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Degree in area of Finance, Engineering, Business or other relevant area, or similar post-graduate qualification or demonstrated relevant work experience

What we value for the role

Outstanding attention to detail, taking pride in doing a job of the highest standard
• Excellent team player, interpersonal and ability to interact effectively with colleagues in other business functions
• Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas
• Organised, analytical and strategic thinker, with strong project management skills
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Self-starter who can work on their own as well as part of a team