Investment Services Manager

NILGOSC is the largest pension fund in Northern Ireland and we are currently seeking a new employee to join our Investment team to assist with managing the investment of the pension fund. The Role: as Investment Services Manager you will be responsible for managing NILGOSCs global alternative asset investment portfolio including the provision of strategic and technical advice to the Committee. You will lead on NILGOSCs responsible investment strategy across the Funds £10.5bn investment portfolio. Duties will include: Monitoring, reviewing and reporting on NILGOSCs global alternative asset portfolio in accordance with the Statement of Investment Principles and statutory regulations. Advising the Committee on alternative asset investment issues to facilitate the formation of investment policy and assist decision making. Undertaking technical financial due diligence on alternative investment funds to identify suitable investment opportunities for investment, including an assessment of appropriate risk and return parameters. Responsibility for the completion of multi-jurisdiction investment documentation and representations to ensure compliance with international law and global compliance requirements. To manage and monitor the performance, deployment and liquidity of the alternative investment portfolio to ensure investment objectives are delivered. To lead and advise the Committee on NILGOSCs responsible investment strategy ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice. To lead on the development of NILGOSCs climate mitigation strategy and contribution to a Net Zero economy in line with presiding Government policy on the transition to a low carbon economy. The Person: we are looking for someone who has excellent leadership skills, enjoys working as part of a team and has a positive and can-do attitude. You will need: A degree or equivalent third level qualification. To be a qualified chartered accountant or chartered financial analyst and a current member of a recognised professional body. Five years relevant financial experience (must include at least three years post qualification) e.g. monitoring financial performance, preparation or critical assessment of complex business plans or models; compilation and presentation of financial or investment data. Two years management experience to include the effective management, development and training of staff. An understanding of financial markets and investing with the ability to understand and challenge complex investment strategies and financial instruments. What you get in return: 35 hour working week (Mon-Fri); flexitime options; 26 days annual leave a year and 12 statutory days; 2 wellbeing days per year convenient location with ample free, on-street parking; and generous pension and life cover as a membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (NI) For more details: please select the apply now button below and visit our website where you will find full details on the role, including a Job Description, full criteria and monitoring form. Interested? If you would like to join us, please send us your CV along with a completed monitoring form. Closing date: Your CV, monitoring form and any supporting document must be returned by10 am on Monday, 3 February 2025. Please note that future vacancies may be filled from a waiting list, which will be held following this competition. We do not require any assistance or CVs from agencies at this stage. NILGOSC is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy and to appointing the best person for the job irrespective of religion, political opinion, gender, disability, racial group, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or whether or not you have dependants. However, as both employees with a disability, and males, are currently underrepresented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applicants from these groupings. All appointments will be made on merit.