Investment Sales Support - Individual Markets Retail Distribution
Dublin, IE
- Full Time Permanent Contract 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 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. Achieving this is only possible when we work best together—in a supportive, collaborative environment where every idea and contribution is valued.
Role Overview
The purpose of this role is to support our retail distribution investment team in ensuring that Keyridge investment solutions design capabilities and fund management expertise is recognised and utilised to the maximum extent within the Irish & German Retail market.
The role will primarily support the relationship channel head within the Keyridge Individual Markets team and will provide investment sales support to channel heads in our other retail distribution channels.
Key Accountabilities:
- Supporting the channel head in delivering sales to meet investment targets, query management, investment market updates, attending and speaking at brokerage events, building strong relationships with stakeholders & providing the necessary supports from Keyridge to achieve this.
- Assisting in production of performance & peer analysis reports.
- Assisting with the production of presentation and pitch decks for use across the Irish & German distribution channels.
- Liaising with Keyridge fund management, investment strategy and investment writing teams to produce periodic and ad-hoc communications for the Irish & German markets.
- Working with internal marketing, brand and compliance colleagues to ensure that Keyridge continues to develop its Voice in the Market Irish & German markets and establish its brand as a leading domestic asset manager.
- Supporting key strategic investment priorities and initiatives that aid delivery of the overall strategic investment plan as a key member of the Keyridge Individual Markets team.
- Working closely with channel heads and distribution partners on identifying, developing and delivering on new business opportunities in the Irish & German markets.
- Developing and maintaining strong business relationships with distributing partners and teams.
Corporate Accountabilities
- Values/Culture: Act in a manner consistent with the organisation’s vision and values (general roles) Act as a role model in promoting behaviour that is consistent with the organisation’s vision and values.
- Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all relevant risk and regulatory requirements; proactively highlight any risks so that mitigating actions can be taken.
- People Management: If you have people responsibilities oversee the activities of direct reports to ensure a high performing, well-motivated and developed team which delivers the required results.
- Financial/Budgetary responsibility: If you have budgetary responsibilities monitor and manage local expenditure to ensure value for money is achieved and that budgets are managed responsibly.
What you will need to be successful in the role
The role requires the candidate to have a degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
Ideal candidate needs to have.
- Strong understanding of economics and investment markets is essential.
- Ability to simplify complex concepts when presenting to audiences of different sizes and financial services specialities.
- Experience working with brokers and advisors.
- Fluent German and English.
Ideally have demonstrated track record/experience in.
- Investment Management / Fund Distribution/ Investment Sales.
- Experience presenting to peers and/or stakeholders in group environments.
- Collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
- Preparation of research reports.
- Ability to organise and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
About us
Keyridge Asset Management Limited, trading as Irish Life Investment Managers, authorised as an investment firm by the Central Bank of Ireland, has been part of the Great West Lifeco group of companies since 2013. The firm manages assets of circa €135bn on behalf of a diverse range of institutional clients including pension plans, Investment Advisers, Insurance companies, corporations and charitable foundations, across a broad range of of asset classes.
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.