Operations Manager

Job DescriptionRole Profile Job title Operations Manager Division Future Ireland Funds Reports to Senior Operations Manager Job Family Operations Career Stream Professional Career Zone Support Professional Contract Type Permanent Summary of the Business Summary of the Business 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. Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency, the New Economy and Recovery Authority ("NewERA"), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, National Development Finance Agency and the NTMA Future Ireland Funds business unit with responsibility for the management of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund .

The NTMA also assigns staff to the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI). Future Ireland Funds The NTMA manages both the Future Ireland Fund (FIF) which aims to ensure steady and long-term support for state expenditure from 2041, and the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF) which is designed to bolster state spending in response to economic downturns or to fund environmental initiatives between 2026 and 2030. The Funds were established in 2024 and currently have over €20 billion of assets and are expected to continue to grow over the coming years.

The FIF is now recruiting an Operations Manager to report to the Senior Operations Manager of the FIF. This is a unique opportunity to join a new and growing team to deliver this significant new mandate. Role Summary There is an exceptional opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to join FIF's Operations team.

The role offered provides an ideal and unique development opportunity for high-calibre candidates with a minimum of five/six years of relevant experience to develop their careers and gain exposure to the highest standards of the investment management industry. The Operations team is involved in all non-investment activities of the fund and works closely with the 3 rd party Custodian. The successful candidate will support the Senior Operations Manager in delivering all key day-to-day business operations activities, including managing interactions with key NTMA corporate functions (such as Finance, Audit, Legal, Procurement, Compliance and Risk), along with updating and maintaining all relevant operational procedures, policies and registers.

In addition, they will contribute to idea generation and engage in efforts to streamline business processes. The Operations Manager's role is to work collaboratively both within the Operations team and across the wider FIF team of front office investment professionals and 3 rd party providers (Custodian initially) All members of the FIF team are required to remain flexible to respond to the dynamic nature of the FIF mandate - this may require team members to apply their skills outside of their core areas of responsibility, from time to time. The Operations Manager will be required to support the Senior Operations Manager and key activities will include: Supporting the Senior Operations Manager in managing interactions with NTMA's corporate functions (such as Finance, ICT, Legal, Compliance, FOI, Procurement, Internal Audit, Facilities).

Management of FIF's Operational Risk agenda (including Risk Register) & coordination of FIF's Business Continuity requirements. Managing the end-to-end Invoicing/Expenses Process Supporting delivery of FIF's budget, outturn, and forecasts. Managing delivery of external information requests e.g.

Parliamentary Questions. Managing the Procurement process on the appropriate systems Supporting design, testing and roll-out of IT system builds/ enhancements. Coordinating FIF's involvement during internal and external audit processes.

Monitoring FIF's level of compliance with applicable policies, procedures and standards and updating internal policies and procedures, when required. Managing ad hoc projects or initiatives which may arise within FIF. Maintaining a high level of ongoing familiarity with FIF's business processes and proactively making suggestions to enhance operational effectiveness across the team; and Supporting the wider FIF team with queries and issues when required.

Knowledge and Experience The ideal candidate will have: Third level degree qualification. Demonstrate a keen and well-informed interest in operations, and/or related fields. Knowledge of Custodian and/or investment/fund management industry desirable Minimum 5-6 years' experience in an operations role, preferably within an investment/fund management/ custodian environment, or similar Experience managing operational activities delivering high quality outputs Experience in process improvements, including technology initiatives Experience facilitating delivery of processes involving input from, and coordination across, multiple stakeholders Ideal Skills The ideal candidate will have: Excellent project management skills Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Proven stakeholder management skills with an ability to interact with relevant NTMA stakeholders at a senior level A high level of accuracy and attention to detail Individual needs to be diligent, self-motivated and a clear thinker A flexible collaborator capable of managing several stakeholders in a professional manner Comfortable with evolving and changing priorities Personal characteristics of integrity, discipline, curiosity, commitment Strong MS Office skills - Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience in data analytics and building dashboards in powerbi or tableau or similar is highly desirable but not essential Experience in managing direct reports is desirable but not essential Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including: Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hours An extensive wellbeing programme Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees Career average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.

Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme.

The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representativeof our society.

Prifl an Ril Teideal an phoist Bainisteoir Oibrochta Roinn Na Cist um ire sa Todhcha Freagrach do Bainisteoir Sinsearach Oibrochta Aicme an Phoist Oibrochta Gairm Gairmiil Réimse Gairme Gairm Tacaochta Cinel Conartha Buan Achoimre ar an nGn Achoimre ar an nGn Cuireann Gnomhaireacht Bainistochta an Chistein Nisinta (GBCN) seirbhs bainistochta scmhainn agus dliteanas ar fil do Rialtas na hireann. Ba ghnomhaireacht feidhme aonair ar dts a bhainistigh an Fiachas Nisinta agus anois déanann s bainistocht ar phunann chasta scmhainn agus dliteanas poibl. I measc na ngntha at mbainisti ag GBCN t iasachta a thgil amach don Sttchiste agus bainistocht an Fhiachais Nisinta, na Gnomhaireachta um ilimh ar an Stt, an daris um Gheilleagar Nua agus um Théarnamh ('Rnua'), Chiste Infheistochta Straitéis na hireann, na Gnomhaireachta Airgeadais d'Fhorbairt Nisinta agus aonaid gn na gCist um ire sa todhcha de chuid GBCN, at freagrach as an gCiste um ire sa Todhcha agus an Ciste um Bonneagar, Aerid agus an Dlra a bhainisti .

Freisin, sannann GBCN baill foirne do Chorparid Baincéireachta Straitéis na hireann agus do Mhaoini Teaghais-Tgla ireann. Na Cist um ire sa Todhcha Déanann GBCN bainistocht ar an gCiste um ire sa Todhcha (CT) a bhfuil sé mar aidhm aige tacaocht sheasta, fhadtéarmach a chinnti le haghaidh caiteachas stit 2041 ar aghaidh, agus ar an gCiste um Bonneagar, Aerid agus an Dlra at ceaptha chun caiteachas stit a threisi mar fhreagairt ar ghéarchéimeanna eacnamaocha n chun tionscnaimh chomhshaoil a mhaoini idir 2026 agus 2030. Bunaodh na Cist in 2024 agus t os cionn €20 billin de shcmhainn acu faoi lthair agus meastar go mbeidh borradh fs fthu sna blianta amach romhainn.

T Bainisteoir Oibrochta earc le haghaidh CT anois chun tuairisci do Bhainisteoir Sinsearach Oibrochta CT. Is deis ar leith é seo chun bheith pirteach i bhfoireann nua at ag dul i méid, chun an sainord mr nua seo a chomhlonadh. Achoimre ar an Rl T deis iontach ann do dhuine cumasach, spreagtha pirt a ghlacadh i bhfoireann Oibrochta CT.

Is deis forbartha ar leith at sa rl d'iarrthir ar ardchaighden a bhfuil cig/sé bliana ar a laghad de thaith bhartha acu chun a ngairm bheatha a fhorbairt agus taith a fhil ar na caighdein is airde i dtionscal na bainistochta infheistochta. T an Fhoireann Oibrochta pirteach i ngach gnomhaocht neamhinfheistochta den chiste agus oibronn s go dlth leis an Taiscenach tr pirt. Tacidh an t-iarrthir a n-éireoidh leis n léi leis an mBainisteoir Sinsearach Oibrochta le gach promhghnomhaocht ghn laethil, lena n - irtear idirghnomhaochta a bhainisti le promhfheidhmeanna corparideacha GBCN (amhail Airgeadas, Inichireacht, Dl, Solthar, Comhlonadh agus Riosca), chomh maith le gach ns imeachta oibrochtil, gach beartas agus gach clr bhartha a choinneil cothrom le dta.

Ina theannta sin, cuideoidh an té sin le smaointe a choth agus glacfaidh sé pirt in iarrachta chun prisis ghn a chuchiri. Is é rl an Bhainisteora Oibrochta oibri i gcomhar leis an bhFoireann Oibrochta agus le mrfhoireann CT, ina bhfuil gairmithe infheistochta oifige tosaigh agus solthraithe tr pirt (an Taiscenach ar dts). iltear ar gach ball d'fhoireann CT a bheith solbtha chun freagairt do shainord dinimiciil CT - d'fhéadfadh sé go mbeadh ar bhaill foirne a gcuid scileanna a chur i bhfeidhm lasmuigh d bpromhréims freagrachta, am go ham. Beidh ar an mBainisteoir Oibrochta tac leis an mBainisteoir Sinsearach Oibrochta agus ireofar ar na promhghnomhaochta: Tac leis an mBainisteoir Sinsearach Oibrochta maidir le bainisti idirghnomhaochta le feidhmeanna corparideacha GBCN (amhail Airgeadas, TFC, Dl, Comhlonadh, Saoril Faisnéise, Solthar, Inichireacht Inmhenach, iseanna).

Clr oibre Riosca Oibrochtla CT a bhainisti (lena n-irtear Clr Riosca) agus comhord a dhéanamh ar riachtanais CT maidir le Leannachas Gn. An Priseas Sonrasctha/Caiteachais ths go deireadh a bhainisti. Tac le buiséid, olltoradh buiséid agus réamhaisnéis CT a sholthar.

Bainisti a dhéanamh ar chomhlonadh iarrata ar fhaisnéis a thagann lasmuigh den eagraocht e.g. Ceisteanna Parlaiminte. An priseas Solthair a bhainisti ar na crais chu.

Tacaocht a thabhairt maidir le dearadh, tstil agus cur i bhfeidhm leaganacha/feabhsuithe cras TF. Comhord a dhéanamh ar rannphirtocht CT le linn prisis inichireachta inmhenacha agus seachtracha. Faireachn a dhéanamh ar leibhéal comhlontachta CT le beartais, nsanna imeachta agus caighdein infheidhme, agus beartais agus nsanna imeachta inmhenacha a thabhairt cothrom le dta, nuair is g.

Tionscadail n tionscnaimh ad hoc a d'fhéadfadh teacht chun cinn in CT a bhainisti. A bheith seasta an-eolasach ar phrisis ghn CT agus molta a dhéanamh go réamhghnomhach chun éifeachtacht oibrochtil a fheabhs ar fud na foirne; agus Tacaocht a thabhairt do mhrfhoireann CT le fiosrchin agus saincheisteanna nuair is g. Eolas agus Taith Beidh na nithe seo a leanas ag an iarrthir is fearr: Cilocht tr leibhéal An-spéis in oibrochta, agus/n réims gaolmhara agus an-eolas orthu.

Eolas ar an tionscal taiscenaigh agus/n an tionscal bainistochta infheistochta/cist (inmhianaithe) Taith 5-6 bliana ar a laghad i rl oibrochta, i dtimpeallacht infheistochta/bainistochta ciste/taiscenaigh ms féidir é, n a leithéid Taith ar bhainistocht gnomhaochta oibrochtla lena solthratear aschur ar ardchaighden Taith ar fheabhsuithe priseas, lena n-irtear tionscnaimh theicneolaochta Taith ar chur i gcrch priseas a éasc lena n-irtear ionchur phirtithe leasmhara, agus comhord na bpirtithe leasmhara sin Scileanna Inmhianaithe Beidh na nithe seo a leanas ag an iarrthir is fearr: Scileanna bainistochta tionscadail den scoth Scileanna cumarside lidre, idir chumarsid scrofa agus chumarsid bhéal Léiri ar scileanna bainistochta pirtithe leasmhara agus an cumas idirghnomh le pirtithe leasmhara bhartha GBCN ar leibhéal sinsearach Ardleibhéal cruinnis agus aird ar mhionsonra N mr don duine a bheith dcheallach, féinspreagtha agus a bheith in ann smaoineamh go soiléir Solbthacht maidir le comhoibri chun pirtithe leasmhara éagsla a bhainisti ar bhealach gairmiil Compordach le tosaochta a bhonn ag athr A bheith ionraic, eagraithe, fiosrach, dograiseach Scileanna lidre MS Office - Excel, Word agus PowerPoint T taith ar anailsocht sonra agus ar dheaiseanna a thgil in Powerbi n Tableau n a leithéid an-inmhianaithe ach nl an taith sin riachtanach Is inmhianaithe taith ar bhainistocht dhreach ach nl an taith sin riachtanach Baineann buntist den scoth le bheith ag obair ag GBCN, lena n-irtear: Roghanna oibre solbtha lena n-irtear obair chumaisc agus uaireanta oibre inathraithe Clr fairsing folline Deiseanna foghlama agus forbartha den scoth lenar féidir forbairt gairme iomln a bhaint amach laistigh den eagraocht Raon leathan tionscnamh: LADT+, Crsa Inscne, Feasacht ar Mhchumas, Spirt agus Sisialta, Obair Dheonach agus go leor eile Aisocaocht till bliantla don bhallraocht ghairmiil Scéim Pinsin le Sochar Sainithe ag Menrta na Gairmréime Laciste Pinsin I gcs ina raibh ceapa fostaithe roimhe sin sa Sttseirbhs n sa tSeirbhs Phoibl agus m t an ceapa sin i dteideal pinsean a fhil n ag fil pinsin n Sttseirbhs n n tSeirbhs Phoibl n m thagann pinsean Sibhialta/Seirbhse Poibl chun bheith octha le linn athfhostaocht an cheapa, beidh an pinsean sin faoi réir laciste de réir Alt 52 den Acht um Pinsin na Seirbhse Poibl (Scéim Aonair agus Forlacha Eile), 2012. Tabhair faoi deara: Agus t ag cur isteach