Senior Manager, Investment Oversight

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• Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices

What we offer

We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.

Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life-careers.com)

At Irish Life, our purpose is to help people build better futures. Our company values shape everything we do and underpin our vision of being the driving force behind Ireland's financial, physical, and mental well-being.

We believe in doing the right thing—acting with integrity and making fair, responsible decisions. We aim high, setting ambitious goals and find better ways to innovate and improve. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we are dedicated to understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations. Achieving this this is only possible when we work best together— in a supportive, collaborative environment where every idea and contribution is valued.

Role Overview

We are currently looking for a Senior Manager, Investment Oversight to join the Insurance & Financial Solutions (IFS) business unit within Irish Life Group.

Reporting to the Head of Strategy, Investment & Corporate Development, the successful candidate will support the oversight of Irish Life's investment activities and contribute to the exploration and development of investment solutions that add value to Irish Life's propositions and investment activities.

What you will help us to achieve

• Undertake research and due diligence, supporting the Chief Investment Officer, across a variety of investment fund topics as requested by Senior Management, to provide investment solutions that support business strategy.
• Support the review and challenge of strategic asset allocations for new business and yield enhancement opportunities.
• Design of regular reporting for senior leaders providing timely and relevant market insights from across Irish Life's investment universe.
• Review and challenge proposals from Irish Life's investment managers, covering unit-linked and non-linked funds with a range of asset classes, e.g. equities, fixed income, property, cash, and derivatives.
• Perform 'deep dives' into areas of Irish Life's investment portfolio and highlight areas for potential performance improvement.
• Provide investment analysis and support to corporate development projects.
• Review of investment policy materials and assessing their effectiveness.
• Participate in regular calls with Irish Life's investment managers.
• Build relationships with similar teams in other Lifeco entities to leverage insights from the wider group.

What you will need to be successful in the role

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledgeable about investment markets, asset management, and general interest in financial services.
• 5+ years of financial services experience.
• An understanding of the relevance of investments to Life and Health Insurance markets in Ireland.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation.
• An inquisitive mindset with a desire to continually learn and develop.
• Strong verbal and written communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Expert organisational skills with the ability to prioritise across multiple tasks.
• Drive for Results
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Communication and Influencing
• Building and Maintaining Relationships
• Planning & Organising

About us

Irish Life is one of Ireland's largest financial institutions with a presence across a range of financial services markets. We are one of Ireland's leading financial services groups with over 1.5 million customers. For over 80 years, we've been helping people to look after their life insurance, pension and investment needs, and more recently their health insurance.

It is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco and a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies.

We are proud of our culture of developing and supporting the growth and professional development of our people. The focus has resulted in a team of top talent with high standards, positioning us at the forefront of our industry.

The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Where Agency assistance is required the Irish Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Irish Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.

We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact lifecareers@irishlife.ie and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.

ILFS supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement, Business Development, and Strategy/Planning
• IndustriesInsurance and Financial Services

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