15h Left: Deputy Director

Role Profile Job title Deputy Director - Head of Private Investments Division Future Ireland Funds Reports to Director of FIF Job Family Investment, Asset & Liability Management Career Stream Professional Career Zone Line Managers/Senior Professionals Contract Type Permanent **Closing date for applications - 08/08/25 ** Summary of the Business Summary of the Business The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities. Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency, the New Economy and Recovery Authority ("NewERA"), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, National Development Finance Agency and the NTMA Future Ireland Funds business unit with responsibility for the management of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund . The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI). Future Ireland Funds The NTMA manages both the Future Ireland Fund (FIF) which aims to ensure steady and long-term support for state expenditure from 2041, and the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF) which is designed to bolster state spending in response to economic downturns or to fund environmental initiatives between 2026 and 2030. The Funds were established in 2024 and currently have over €13 billion of assets and are expected to continue to grow over the coming years. The FIF is now recruiting a Deputy Director - Head of Private Investments to report to the Director of the FIF. This is an unique opportunity to join a new and growing team to deliver this significant new mandate by overseeing the development and implementation of investment strategies across Real Assets, Private Equity and Private Debt. Role Summary Therole of Deputy Director - Head of Private Investments will provide a unique opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join the Future Ireland Funds team tasked with the delivery of the Future Ireland Funds' mandates. This role will focus on the private assets within the funds but involvement across all asset classes will be required. The successful candidate will be a member of FIF leadership team, developing and delivering on the investment mandates of both funds. As the funds are in the early stage of establishment there will be ample opportunity to shape and evolve the investment strategies for the funds and have a meaningful impact on the trajectory of these new sovereign wealth funds. All members of the Future Ireland Funds team are required to remain flexible to respond to the dynamic nature of the mandate - this may require team members to apply their skills outside of their core areas of responsibility, from time to time. The position of Deputy Director - Head of Private Investments is a key investment leadership position for the Unit. The principal responsibilities and key elements of the role will include: Investment Strategy Development & Manager Selection: Responsibility for the development of strategies to gain access to each private market asset class, potentially including real assets, infrastructure, private equity, private credit and others. Responsibility for the recommendation and ongoing oversight of external investment managers, funds, General Partners and strategic partners to aid with the implementation of the funds' strategies. Membership of FIF Asset Allocation Committee, leading, challenging and collaborating on the evolution of the fund's total portfolio. Engagement and collaboration with stakeholders including FIF Investment Committee, Agency Board and broader NTMA team at stages of strategy development and implementation. Formation and development of a diverse and high performing Investment team. Work with broader FIF and NTMA team to develop an appropriate process to integrate risks arising from ESG matters into the investment process. General FIF Management: A key member of the FIF Management team working on growing the unit and developing the team and investment process and procedures. Lead and inspire team to deliver team and individual goals and objectives and facilitate them in developing to their full potential. NTMA Liaising: Working collaboratively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Communication: Communicating effectively with stakeholders, including internal committees, external investment managers, market counterparts, other NTMA departments and governance fora. Representation of FIF with external parties as/when required. Knowledge and Experience The ideal candidate will have: Significant (>15 years) senior experience leading business activities in an investment/fund management / financial institute or equivalent environment. A proven track record in deriving private market investment strategies and implementing those strategies. Extensive people management experience, managing senior, investment professionals in a cohesive manner aligned with the culture of the FIF and the NTMA. Experience in strategy development and implementation combined with stakeholder communication and management. Have a relevant third level qualification in investment/business/finance or other relevant discipline, and/or equivalent professional qualification, e.g. CFA. Broad experience in one of more of the following financial sectors: investment management, banking, private equity, corporate lending, corporate finance. Experience in establishing a new entity / building an investment team/ forming processes and procedures within a larger organisation. Willingness to engage in a whole of fund approach to the management of both funds. Ideal Skills The ideal candidate will have: An open mindset: the FIF unit is newly established and in the early stages of development. Team members need to be adaptable and eager to refocus and help colleagues as and when priorities arise. Industry experience: Senior management private market experience in an investment leadership role in a sovereign wealth fund, investment fund, pension fund, institutional asset owner, or global equity investment firm. Leadership: Significant executive leadership experience, operating at comparable level with recognised leadership and management skills. Proven stakeholder management skills with an ability to interact with relevant NTMA stakeholders at a senior level, in a professional manner. Apparent track record of engaging a broad base of stakeholders. Technical expertise: Strong investment management track record, demonstrating a keen and well-informed interest in investment with a particular emphasis on private assets. Comfortable with evolving and changing priorities, with high level problem solving and financial analytical skills. Strong conceptual and strategic thinker with personal characteristics of integrity, discipline, curiosity, and commitment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that command credibility and build trust at all levels. The enthusiasm and energy to join a newly formed unit and help establish strong foundations for the management of the two funds. Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including: Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hours An extensive wellbeing programme Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees Career average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representativeof our society. Achoimre ar an Rl Teideal an Phoist Leas-Stirthir - Ceann Infheistochta Probhideacha Ranng Cist um ire sa Todhcha Freagrach do Stirthir an Chiste um ire sa Todhcha An Cinel Poist Infheisti, Scmhainn & Dliteanas a Bhainisti An Cinel Gairme Gairmiil Réimse na Gairme Bainisteoir Lne/Gairmithe Sinsearacha An Cinel Conartha Buan Summary of the Business Achoimre ar an nGnlacht Solthraonn Gnomhaireacht Bainistochta an Chistein Nisinta (GBCN) seirbhs bainistochta scmhainn agus dliteanas do Rialtas na hireann. T GBCN tar éis athr ghnomhaireacht aonfheidhme a bh ag bainisti an Fhiachais Nisinta go gnomhaireacht a bhainistonn punann chasta scmhainn agus dliteanas poibl. I measc na ngnlachta at faoi bhainistocht GBCN, t iasachta a fhil don Sttchiste agus bainistocht a dhéanamh ar an bhFiachas Nisinta, an Ghnomhaireacht um ilimh ar an Stt, an tdars um Gheilleagar Nua agus um Théarnamh ("NewERA"), an Ciste Infheistochta Straitéis d'irinn, an Ghnomhaireacht Airgeadais d'Fhorbairt Nisinta agus aonad gn na gCist um ire sa Todhcha de chuid GBCN at freagrach as an gCiste um ire sa Todhcha agus an Ciste um Bonneagar, Aerid agus an Dlra a bhainisti. Sannann GBCN baill foirne chomh maith don Ghnomhaireacht Nisinta um Bainistocht Scmhainn, do Chorparid Baincéireachta Straitéiseach na hireann (SBCI) agus do Mhaoini Teaghais-Tgla ireann. Cist um ire sa Todhcha Bainistonn GBCN an Ciste um ire sa Todhcha a bhfuil sé mar aidhm aige tacaocht sheasta agus fhadtéarmach a chinnti do chaiteachas stit 2041, agus don Chiste Bonneagair, Aeride agus Dlra (ICNF) at deartha chun caiteachas stit a threisi mar fhreagra ar ghéarchéimeanna eacnamaocha n chun tionscnaimh chomhshaoil a mhaoini idir 2026 agus 2030. Bunaodh na Cist in 2024 agus t os cionn €13 billin de shcmhainn acu faoi lthair agus meastar go leanfaidh siad ag fs sna blianta amach romhainn. T an Ciste um ire sa Todhcha ag iarraidh Leas-Stirthir - Ceann Infheistochta Probhideacha a earc a bheidh freagrach do Stirthir an Chiste um ire sa Todhcha. Is deis uathil seo chun pirt a ghlacadh i bhfoireann nua at ag fs chun an sainord suntasach nua seo a chur i bhfeidhm tr mhaoirseacht a dhéanamh ar fhorbairt agus ar chur i bhfeidhm straitéis infheistochta maidir le Scmhainn Réadacha, Cothromas Probhideach agus Fiachas Probhideach. Achoimre ar an Rl Cuirfidh rl an Leas-Stirthra - Cheann Infheistochta Probhideacha deis uathil ar fil do dhuine a bhfuil taith aige/aici agus spreagadh ann/inti pirt a ghlacadh i bhfoireann an Chiste um ire sa Todhcha at freagrach as sainorduithe an Chiste a chur i bhfeidhm. Dreofar sa rl seo ar na scmhainn probhideacha at sna cist ach beidh sé riachtanach déileil le gach aicme scmhainn. Beidh an t-iarrthir rathil ina bhall d'fhoireann cheannaireachta an Chiste um ire sa Todhcha, agus ag forbairt agus ag comhlonadh sainorduithe infheistochta an d chiste. s rud é go bhfuil na cist ag gcéim luath d mbun, beidh neart deiseanna ann chun straitéis infheistochta na gcist a mhnl agus a fhorbairt agus tionchar suntasach a imirt ar threo na gcist saibhris cheannasacha nua seo. Ceanglatear ar gach ball d'fhoireann an Chiste um ire sa Todhcha fanacht solbtha chun freagairt do ndr dinimiciil an tsainordaithe - d'fhéadfadh sé a bheith riachtanach ar bhaill foirne a gcuid scileanna a chur i bhfeidhm am go ham lasmuigh d bpromhréims freagrachta. Is post rthbhachtach infheistochta san Aonad é post an Leas-Stirthra - Cheann Infheistochta Probhideacha. San ireamh i measc promhfhreagrachta an ril beidh: Forbairt Straitéise Infheistochta & Roghn Bainisteoir: Freagracht as straitéis a fhorbairt chun rochtain a fhil ar gach aicme scmhainn sa mhargadh probhideach, agus d'fhéadfadh scmhainn réadacha, bonneagar, cothromas probhideach, creidmheas probhideach agus eile a bheith i gceist ann. Freagracht as molta bhainisteoir seachtracha infheistochta, cist, Comhphirtithe Ginearlta agus comhphirtithe straitéiseacha agus maoirseacht leannach a dhéanamh orthu chun cabhr le cur i bhfeidhm straitéis na gcist. Ballraocht de Choiste um Leithdhileadh Scmhainn an Chiste um ire sa Todhcha, treor, agus tabhairt dshln agus ag comhoibri maidir le héabhlid phunann iomln an chiste. Caidreamh gnomhach agus comhoibri le pirtithe leasmhara lena n-irtear Coiste Infheistochta an Chiste um ire sa Todhcha, Bord na Gnomhaireachta agus foireann nos leithne GBCN ag céimeanna forbartha agus chur i bhfeidhm na straitéise. Bun agus forbairt foirne ilchinela agus ardfheidhmochta infheistochta . Oibri le foireann nos leithne de chuid an Chiste um ire sa Todhcha agus GBCN chun priseas cu a fhorbairt chun riosca a eascraonn as crsa Comhshaoil, Sisialta agus Rialachais a chomhthth sa phriseas infheistochta. Bainisti ginearlta an Chiste um ire sa Todhcha: Ball rthbhachtach d'fhoireann Bainistochta an Chiste um ire sa Todhcha a bheidh ag obair chun an t-aonad a mhéad agus chun an fhoireann agus an priseas agus na nsanna imeachta infheistochta a fhorbairt. An fhoireann a threor agus iad a spreagadh chun spriocanna agus cuspir na foirne agus daoine aonair a bhaint amach agus cabhr leo a lnacmhainneacht a bhaint amach. Idirchaidreamh le GBCN: Oibri i gcomhar le comhghleacaithe, comhphirtithe agus pirtithe leasmhara agus cultr ard-fheidhmochta agus feabhschin leannacha a chur chun cinn. Cumarsid: Cumarsid éifeachtach a dhéanamh le pirtithe leasmhara, lena n-irtear coist inmhenacha, bainisteoir seachtracha infheistochta, comhghleacaithe margaidh, ranna eile de chuid GBCN agus fraim rialachais. Ionadaocht a dhéanamh thar cheann an Chiste um ire sa Todhcha le pirtithe seachtracha de réir mar is g. Eolas agus Taith Beidh na tréithe seo a leanas ag iarrthir den scoth: Taith shinsearach shuntasach (>15 bliana) ag treor gnomhaochta gn in institiid infheistochta/bainistochta cist/airgeadais n i dtimpeallacht choibhéiseach. Taifead cruthaithe maidir le straitéis infheistochta margaidh phrobhidigh a dhorth agus na straitéis sin a chur i bhfeidhm. Taith fhairsing ar bhainistocht daoine, ag bainisti gairmithe sinsearacha infheistochta ar bhealach comhthite at ailnithe le cultr an Chiste um ire sa Todhcha agus an GBCN. Taith maidir le forbairt agus cur i bhfeidhm straitéise mar aon le cumarsid agus bainisti cumarside le pirtithe leasmhara. Cilocht bhartha tr leibhéal san infheistocht/gn/airgeadas n i ndiscipln bhartha eile, agus/n cilocht ghairmiil choibhéiseach, m.sh. mar Anails Airgeadais Cairte. Taith leathan i gceann amhin n nos m de na hearnlacha airgeadais seo a leanas: bainistocht infheistochta, baincéireacht, cothromas probhideach, iasachta corparideacha, airgeadas corparideach. Taith ar eintiteas nua a bhun / foireann infheistochta a cheapadh / prisis agus nsanna imeachta a fhoirmi laistigh d'eagraocht nos m. Toilteanas chun cur chuige an chiste iomlin a ghlacadh i mbainistocht an d chiste. Scileanna Den Scoth Beidh na tréithe seo a leanas ag iarrthir den scoth: Meon oscailte: t Aonad an Chiste um ire sa Todhcha bunaithe le déana agus i gcéimeanna tosaigh a fhorbartha. Caithfidh baill foirne a bheith solbtha agus fonn orthu dri ars agus cabhr le comhghleacaithe de réir mar a thagann tosaochta nua chun cinn. Taith Tionsclaoch: Taith ar bhainistocht shinsearach sa mhargadh probhideach mar cheannaire infheistochta i gciste saibhris cheannasach, n i gciste infheistochta, n i gciste pinsin, n mar inéir scmhainn institiideacha, n i ngnlacht infheistochta cothromas domhanda. Ceannaireacht: Taith shuntasach mar cheannaire feidhmichin, agus feidhmi ar leibhéal inchomparide mar aon le scileanna ceannaireachta agus bainistochta aitheanta. Scileanna aitheanta um bainisti pirtithe leasmhara agus cumas idirghnomh le pirtithe leasmhara bhartha GBCN ar leibhéal sinsearach ar bhealach gairmiil. Taifead dealraitheach maidir le plé le bonn leathan pirtithe leasmhara. Saineolas teicniil: Taifead lidir maidir le infheistochta a bhainisti, inar léirodh an-spéis, eolasach in infheistocht mar aon le béim ar leith ar shcmhainn probhideacha. N chuireann tosaochta at ag athr as d n di, mar aon le scileanna ardleibhéil i réiteach fadhbanna agus in anails airgeadais. Smaointeoir coincheapil agus straitéiseach lidir a bhfuil tréithe pearsanta ionracais, smachta, fiosrachta agus tiomantais ann n inti. Scileanna cumarside agus idirphearsanta den scoth a mheallann inchreidteacht agus a chothaonn muinn ar gach leibhéal. An dograis agus an fuinneamh chun pirt a ghlacadh in aonad nua-bhunaithe agus cabhr le bunsraith lidir a cheapadh do bhainisti an d chiste. T buntist iontacha ag baint le hobair ag GBCN lena n-irtear: Roghanna solbtha oibre lena n-irtear obair hibrideach agus uaireanta oibre so-athraithe Clr leathan folline Deiseanna foghlama agus forbartha den scoth a thacaonn le forbairt iomln gairme laistigh den eagraocht Réimse leathan tionscnamh: LGBT+, Crsa Inscne, Feasacht faoi Mhchumais, Crsa Spirt & Sisialta, Obair Dheonach agus go leor, leor eile. Aisoc till comhaltais gairmila bliantla Scéim pinsean sochair shainithe ar bhuns mhen gairme Laghd Pinsin Ms rud é go raibh an duine a cheapfar fostaithe roimhe seo sa Sttseirbhs n sa tSeirbhs Phoibl agus go bhfuil an duine sin i dteideal n ag fil pinsin n Sttseirbhs n n tSeirbhs Phoibl n i gcs go n-octar pinsean de chuid na Sttseirbhse/na Seirbhse Poibl le linn athfhost an duine ceaptha beidh an pinsean sin faoi réir laciste de réir Alt 52 den Acht um Pinsin na Seirbhse Poibl (Scéim Aonair agus Forlacha eile), 2012. Tabhair faoi deara le do thoil: Agus t ag cur isteach ar an bpost seo, t t ag admhil go dtuigeann t go mbeidh feidhm ag na forlacha laciste, nuair is cu. N shamhlatear go dtacidh an Roinn/Oifig/Comhlacht fostra le hiarratas ar tharscaoileadh laghdaithe i leith ceapachin don phost seo. Beidh ar iarratasir dearbh Réamhfhostaochta a chomhln chun a dheimhni gur bhain siad leas, n nr bhain siad leas, as scéim pinsin na hearnla poibl roimhe seo. Cis brid do GBCN gur fostir comhionannais deiseanna é. Aithnmid go gcuireann lthair oibre comhionann, éagsil bonn eolais ar fil maidir le cinnteoireacht nos fearr, smaointeoireacht chruthaitheach agus nulaocht agus go gcuireann sé feidhmocht ghn chun cinn. Is mian linn a chinnti gur sampla r lucht saothair de shocha na hireann. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. 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