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abrdn

Aug 13, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Dublin
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need knowledge of financial markets, risk appreciation, integrity, strong analytical skills, and experience with large data sets.
  • You will implement oversight models, support the CIO, ensure compliance with client and regulatory expectations, assess portfolio management, and conduct risk-based reviews within the investment process.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of financial markets and investment management gained through investment and/or risk-based roles
  • Appreciation of risk, and how risks can be mitigated
  • Measured and sensible approach when dealing with senior professionals
  • A good sense of integrity and a demonstrable approach to discretion recognising that they may periodically be in receipt of sensitive information
  • A high level of numerical and analytical skills such that the individual can collate, interpret and analyse portfolio, risk and performance data. Prior experience in working with large data-sets would be advantageous

Responsibilities

  • - With reference to both regional and central oversight frameworks, implement the oversight model for the individual portfolios managed by the Irish firm and its branches.
  • - Support the local CIO function in discharging its fiduciary responsibility through the provision of reporting, insight and challenge on portfolio management activities in the relevant portfolios.
  • - Ensure client and regulatory expectations of risk taking within portfolios are being met and confirm whether outcomes are consistent with these expectations.
  • - Contribute to formal assessments with the portfolio management teams, including reviews within their locality. Provide robust and credible challenge on the individual portfolios.
  • - Undertake risk-based reviews and checks in key areas of the investment process, including idea generation, portfolio construction, and pre- and post-trade analysis.

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the Investment Oversight Manager role?

The primary purpose of the Investment Oversight Manager role is to support the oversight of individual portfolios managed by abrdn Investment Ireland Limited and its branches, ensuring that client objectives are met and any issues are appropriately escalated and resolved.

What types of asset classes will the Investment Oversight Manager be responsible for?

The Investment Oversight Manager will be responsible for portfolios that invest in Equities, Fixed Income, Multi-Asset, and Real Estate asset classes.

What are the main responsibilities of the Investment Oversight Manager?

Key responsibilities include implementing the oversight model for portfolios, supporting the local CIO function, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory expectations, contributing to formal assessments with portfolio management teams, and undertaking risk-based reviews in key investment process areas.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have knowledge of financial markets and investment management, an appreciation of risk, integrity and discretion, strong numerical and analytical skills, and experience working with large datasets.

Does abrdn have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, abrdn is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and recognizes the importance of diversity in multiple aspects, including background, experience, gender identity, and more.

Is the Investment Oversight Manager position based in a specific location?

The job description suggests that the role will support portfolios managed by abrdn Investment Ireland Limited, implying a location in Ireland, but specific details about the workplace location are not provided.

Will the Investment Oversight Manager have support from other teams?

Yes, the Investment Oversight Manager will be supported by members of the global organization through the provision of data and analytics.

How does abrdn handle sensitive information within this role?

The role requires a good sense of integrity and a demonstrable approach to discretion, recognizing that the Investment Oversight Manager may periodically be in receipt of sensitive information.

Are there opportunities for career growth in this position?

While the job description does not specifically mention career growth, being part of a broader investment oversight capability within a reputable organization like abrdn suggests potential opportunities for professional development and advancement.

How can candidates with disabilities apply for this position?

Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to notify abrdn by completing the relevant section in the candidate questionnaire, and a team member will reach out to support them through the application process.

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abrdn

Finance
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At abrdn, we empower our clients to plan, save and invest for their futures. We structure our business into three areas – and together they reflect our focus on enabling our clients to be better investors:Investments: We work with clients to create solutions across markets, asset classes and investment strategies – combining our global network of investment professionals with research, data and technology. Adviser: We offer market-leading platform technology and tools that enable UK wealth managers and financial advisers to look after the diverse needs of their clients. Personal: We help people throughout the UK plan for their financial futures – through our financial planning business, our digital direct-to-consumer services and discretionary fund management services. Through the expertise, insight and innovation of our team, we aim to help clients create more ways for money to make an impact. We set our sights on giving them more confidence to achieve their goals, and more clarity about what they need next. And we focus on delivering outcomes that are more than just financial – by investing sustainably to build a better world. We’re a global business. We manage and administer £532 billion of assets for our clients, and we have over 1 million shareholders. (Figures as at 30 June 2021)Capital at Risk.