Senior Risk Manager - Investment Risk
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.
Principal Responsibilities
* Assisting in the continued meeting of Second Line risk requirements for ISIF transactions both at original assessment stage and through the entire investment life cycle.
* Review of ISIF transaction proposals (particularly direct investments) and identification of key risks (incl. sector assessment, financial and projections analysis) and adherence to wider NTMA risk appetite.
* Playing a pivotal role in the timely delivery of consistently high quality NTMA Risk review notes relating to ISIF investment proposals for submission to the NTMA Investment Committee.
* Monitoring the ISIF transaction pipeline and review of post closing transaction requirements.
* Cultivating a strong working relationship with relevant first line teams (primarily ISIF).
* Assisting with the provision of other reporting as required to the NTMA Executive Management Team, Board and relevant risk governance fora.
* Bolstering the delivery of required Investment Risk induction, training or communications material.
* Ensuring compliance with approved internal policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Knowledge and Experience
* An honours degree in Business or Finance or a comparable Accountancy qualification;
* Analytical, financial, business, presentation and report writing skills;
* Strong knowledge of Risk Management processes;
* Ability to make a strong contribution to NTMA Risk's involvement across multiple ISIF investment proposals and evolving portfolio management requirements;
* Capacity to assimilate into a small, focused team and deliver clear impact within a short period of time in a very demanding and dynamic environment.
* 7 - 10 years (at minimum Manager level) relevant corporate finance, credit analysis, private equity or direct lending/investment experience;
* Expertise in considering a wide range of investments (direct and indirect) and asset classes (including debt and equity);
* Broad knowledge of a range of industries and sectors (incl. Venture Capital, Private Equity, Services, Food & Agri, Renewable Energy, Real Estate and Infrastructure).