▷ [10/1/2025 A] Trader

Overview 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.
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 constantly f ind 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. We believe that as a team we work best together , in a supportive, collaborative environment where every idea and contribution is valued.
Works on the Centralised Dealing Desk (CDD) which is responsible for the trading activities of Irish Life Investment Managers & Setanta Asset Management across the following asset classes: Cash Management, Foreign Exchange, Equities, Bonds, Derivatives, Futures and Third Party Funds.
What you will help us to achieve Execute trades across the following asset classes where the Centralised Dealing Desk has execution responsibility;
Equities: the team executes all ILIM and Setanta instructed equity business
Cash Management: for ILA and External clients
Foreign Exchange: execution of FX Forwards and Spot trades in an accurate and timely manner.
Derivatives: the team manages all futures and options execution for ILA and external clients.
Fixed Income: execution of trades from sovereign, EM debt, Credit and High Yield.
Third Party: The team has responsibility for routing Third Party fund trades for execution.
Understand of comply with risk management procedures.
Work closely with the other team members and build relationships with other business functions and external counterparites.
Assist with the ongoing development of the processes and controls used by the team and enhancement of the reporting functions of the team.
Work on a rota to ensure provision of service to clients.
What you will need to be successful in the role The role holder will be capable of working in a very dynamic, fast moving area where Dealers have to respond to order flow and market developments as they arise. They will be highly numerate and have good IT capabilities, especially in MS Excel. The role holder will be strongly self-motivated and enthusiastic about markets and the investment business. Experience of credit markets would be an advantage. They will be capable of working to very tight deadlines and working on a number of different areas as business demands with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The role holder will possess advanced knowledge of a specific professional/technical discipline, typically gained through advanced education, combined with some relevant investment experience.
Communication and Influencing
Drive for Results
Operational Excellence and Process Improvement
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Risk and Control
About us Irish Life Investment Managers (ILIM), an investment firm authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland, has been part of the Great West Lifeco group of companies since 2013. The firm manages assets of circa €110bn on behalf of a diverse range of institutional clients including pension plans, Investment Advisers, Insurance companies, corporations and charitable foundations, across a broad range of of asset classes.
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.
Irish Life Investment Managers supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

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