Associate - ISIF (Climate)

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Job Title: Associate - ISIF (Climate)
Division/Function: ISIF
Reports to: Investment Director - Climate
Contract Type: 23 Month FTC
Closing Date for Applications: 29th October 2025
Summary The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It manages a portfolio of public assets and liabilities, including the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) and related entities.
Role Summary This is an opportunity for a graduate to join the ISIF Climate Investment division on a 23-month Associate Programme commencing in September 2026. The programme is open to graduates with a degree in Finance/Economics/Commerce/Accounting or a related discipline.
ISIF Summary The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) sources and completes investments on a commercial basis to support economic activity and employment in Ireland. ISIF focuses on long-term transformational investments addressing climate action, housing and enabling infrastructure, scaling indigenous businesses, and food and agriculture. There are three functions/teams within ISIF: Investment, Portfolio Management and Operations. The role will be part of the ISIF Climate team and will support the team through day-to-day duties and collaborate with colleagues across ISIF activities. The Climate Investment role provides development opportunities with exposure to the investment process from deal delivery to monitoring throughout its lifecycle.
All ISIF team members remain flexible to respond to the dynamic ISIF mandate, which may require applying skills to other investment types from time to time.
Principal Accountabilities Provide support on all aspects of the development and execution of proposed investments
Project management of transactions throughout their lifecycle
Create detailed investment papers analysing key features of companies/proposed investments
Conduct company and industry research
Contribute to financial statement analysis and assist with valuations
Financial modelling skills would be an advantage, including reviewing/building financial projections
Contribute to investment strategy, markets and economic analysis (may involve new sectors/markets with no prior experience required)
Work collaboratively with investees, co-investors, partners, service providers and other stakeholders
On completion of the programme, the successful graduate will have developed knowledge across ISIF elements, including portfolio management and investment processes, with broader NTMA context.
Learning and Development Associates typically complete additional training and will have access to NTMA supports, a detailed associate training programme, and an associate network across the NTMA, in addition to on-the-job training.
Benefits Competitive salary and 23 days annual leave
Career-average defined benefit pension scheme
Education support and paid study leave
Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees
Excellent learning and development opportunities
Extensive workplace wellbeing programme
State-of-the-art facilities with sustainable workspaces
Advanced technology enabling flexible and hybrid work options
Diversity and inclusion initiatives (LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Advocacy, Sports & Social, Volunteering, etc.)
Requirements and Supporting Information Minimum 2.1 honours degree or minimum 2.1 Masters, ideally in a related discipline
Eligible to work in Ireland (Irish Citizen, EEA Citizen, Stamp 4, Stamp 1G Visa)
Disability accommodation available at every stage of the process; contact the Disability Liaison Officer if needed
Pension abatement applies if prior Civil/Public Service pension exists or in payment during re-employment; pre-employment declaration may be required
The NTMA is an equal opportunities employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strive for a workforce representative of society.

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