Investment Platform Senior Associate

About us 

At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.

At Davy, you are the difference.     

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, 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.

Requirements

About the role 

An exciting opportunity has opened up in as a Investment Platform Senior Associate in our Investment Team.

This role is the investment professional who works alongside portfolio operations and fund platform management on the day-to-day running of the discretionary investment solutions.

The successful candidate will build a combination of capability: a working knowledge of how UCITS funds are governed, how portfolio decisions are executed across a multi-provider model, and how investment decisions and data flows through a modern front office stack. This is a development seat for someone who wants a route into a broader investment management career.

In the role, the successful candidate will: 

• Support the Investment Manager’s engagement with the fund board(s) and service providers, including regular engagement with the ManCo and the administrator/depository.
• Support the governance of fund events: fund launches, share class launches, fee changes, prospectus and legal document updates, benchmark and strategy changes, mergers and closures etc.
• Assist in the resolving issues related to trade lifecycle. Data and process issues related to model changes, rebalances, corporate actions, cash and flows, and their impact on positioning in various systems.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders related to how we operate our fund and model portfolio solutions.
• Assist in the delivery of investment technology and data workstreams. Platform set up, testing of systems such as FactSet and Snowflake, assisting in the adoption by portfolio managers.
• Assist with senior engagement, performance governance and escalation management across the external provider model. Ensure robust MI, service standards, issues tracking and evidence‑based oversight appropriate to the scale and complexity of the platform.
• Assist in the resolution of issues arising on Davy managed funds, including tax issues, board requests and information requests from the ManCo, board or administrator.
• Act as a central business lead on the Investment Management Programme, driving improvements to the investment team’s technology and data platform, systems and workflows.
• Be a key point of contact for Investment Manager content in UCITS board packs, including any incidents, key distribution trends, exceptions and remediation, and take ownership of responses to board queries.
• Respond to information requests from the ManCo, board and administrator, and coordinate the firm’s input across internal teams.

Requirements

 About you  

We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills: 

• 3-6 years in UCITS fund governance / fund operations / investment management oversight within an asset manager, ManCo or relevant background.
• Degree in finance, economics, engineering, mathematics or related area. CFA/FRM/CAIA (or willing to study towards).
• Working knowledge of UCITS structures and the roles of ManCo, board, depositary, administrator and distributors. AIF experience an advantage.
• Practical exposure to part of the investment workflow: model management, order management, rebalancing, performance or portfolio data.
• Advanced Excel essential, FactSet, Bloomberg, Snowflake or SQL or python an advantage.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy; highly organised, able to manage multiple deliverables and strict deadlines.
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and problem‑solving capability.

Benefits

What we offer 

At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.   

Health and Wellbeing  

Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.  

Reward and Recognition  

We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.  

Growth and Development  

Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.  

Positive Workplace  

Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.  

Values and Culture  

Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.    

Important Information 

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.  

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. 

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role. 

Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.