Full Time Permanent position
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.

Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life-careers.com)

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 find 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.

Role Overview

As part of the Keyridge Performance and Risk Analytics Team, you'll play a crucial role in measuring and analysing the performance and risk of investment strategies crafted by Irish Life Investment Managers (ILIM), Setanta Asset Managers (Setanta) and Keyridge UK. Picture yourself delving into the intricacies of investment returns and investment risk, deciphering the impact of each driver on managed portfolios, and collaborating closely with fund managers and client-facing teams.
The Performance and Risk Analytics Team is constantly looking to improve on our capabilities. Your expertise will contribute to the redesign of work practices, testing of enhanced solutions, and shaping the future of investment analysis.

What you will help us to achieve

• Produce performance measurement & investment risk analysis for ILIM, Setanta and Keyridge UK-managed funds that meet our high service standards.
• Innovate by identifying and implementing process improvements, automation, and risk reduction techniques to expand the function's capabilities.
• Monitoring and reporting on fund risk and performance, in both the absolute and benchmark relative senses and analyse the drivers for any change.
• Contribute to crafting new reporting and analysis for onboarding new clients, funds, and services.
• Cultivate relationships with internal clients, ensuring smooth collaboration on analysis and timely approval of regular performance and risk reporting, including reporting of the ESG performance and risks in the portfolios. Deliver swift and effective responses to team queries, identifying trends and opportunities for process enhancement.
• Collaborate closely with teammates to fulfil shared responsibilities.
• Embrace new challenges as assigned by the Team Manager.

What we are looking for

If you're well-versed in investment asset classes, return & risk characteristics, and investment strategies, your knowledge will be a valuable asset. (If you don’t have this level of knowledge and experience, that’s ok – we will provide the training and support to help set you up for success).

The ideal candidate will wield exceptional problem-solving skills, a knack for diagnostic insights, and the ability to distil complex information into a clear, concise format for team stakeholders.

What you will need to be successful in the role

• A degree (or higher) in a Business/Finance or numerical field (e.g., Maths, Economics, Statistics, Accounting, Actuarial, Finance, Engineering or Science).
• A CFA qualification, progress towards it, or interest in pursuing is advantageous.
• Prior experience in an analyst role is beneficial, with performance analysis or risk management experience being a plus.
• Demonstrated awareness of financial markets and asset classes, along with knowledge of trading/portfolio operations
• Demonstrable experience in investment risk management, including identifying, measuring, and monitoring key portfolio risks (e.g. market, credit, liquidity, and concentration risk) and articulating their impact to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel, PowerQuery, and SQL.
• Remarkable organisational skills with a track record in demanding environments.
• Familiarity with Performance Measurement concepts, attribution models, and performance or risk systems like SimCorp Dimension, Factset PA, MSCI RiskMetrics or BarraOne would be considered an advantage.

About us

Keyridge Asset Management Limited, the investment management company within Irish Life Assurance, part of Great-West Lifeco (GWL) Group, manages assets of over €150bn. Keyridge provides investment products and solutions to both institutional and retail clients, offering a full range of active and indexed funds together with tailored investment solutions meeting specific clients objectives.

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.

Keyridge Asset Management Limited, trading as Irish Life Investment Managers and trading as Setanta Asset Management, supports Equal Opportunity and is authorised and regulated as an investment firm by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Investment Performance and Risk Analyst Irish Life Investment Managers

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