Investment Associate

Investment Associate – Institutional Consulting

On-site Private Clients Full time

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

About us

From day one, you'll notice there is something special about working at Davy. Our success is built on nearly 100 years of forging strong relationships with our clients and developing the careers of Ireland's future business leaders.

Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, charities, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.

Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Institutional Consulting division as an Investment Associate.

About the role

- Particular focus on credit union clients;
- Working closely with Associate Directors and Directors;
- Execute an engagement plan for each advisory relationship to ensure they receive proactive, relevant and appropriate contact, investment recommendations and structured portfolio reviews in line with agreed client mandates and Investment Committee guidance.
- Direct engagement with clients on all aspects of portfolio management.
- Preparation of investment presentations and documentation for client review meetings.
- Significant portfolio analysis with a strong focus on regulatory limits and prescribed asset allocations;
- Responsibility for trade implementation of client instructions;
- Preparation of new business pitch tenders proposals.
- Assistance with team operational and administrative workload as required.
- Managing MI relating to client relationships.
- Deal promptly and efficiently with client queries.
- Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Davy's Risk Management Framework and internal Policies and Policy Standards;
- Be recognized as an expert and influential contact for Davy's services and in relation to client queries.
- Ability to network with peers at industry events;
- Comply with the Risk and Compliance frameworks, policies and procedures associated with the role.

About You

- Degree or Masters in Business related area.
- Up to 12 months experience desired but not essential;
- APA Savings & Investments and/or APA Pensions qualification with a willingness to complete QFA qualification;
- A high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
- Proficient in CRM;
- A commitment to further education and continuous learning;
- Demonstrable interest and understanding of investments;
- A strong client focus, to ensure effective service delivery;
- Strong communication and presentation skills;
- A high level of interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- An ability to prioritise own workload.

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits and experiences to support your professional and personal growth, whatever your career stage. Our benefits are not just a number. Yes, we offer competitive salary, annual performance-related discretionary bonus, annual flexible benefits, employer pension contribution, and multiple insurance coverage. But more than that, we focus on developing our people to be their best, professionally and personally.

Training support provided by award-winning Learning & Development Team, extensive sports & social programmes (including free on-site gym & fitness studio), flexible working options, employee assistance programme, enhanced leave options, and social & community care initiatives are just some of the ways our people can empower themselves to be their best.

Davy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We value diversity both in background and in experience. We review all applications received.

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