Senior Associate - Investment Management Oversight

Waystone leads the way in specialist services for the asset management industry.

Partnering with institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers, Waystone builds, supports and protects investment structures and strategies worldwide.

With over 20 years’ experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone is now serving assets under management in excess of $2Tn.
Waystone provides its clients with the guidance and tools to allow them to focus on managing their investment goals with confidence.

The Associate – Fund Operations will assist the team in the management of ongoing oversight of fund reporting provided to Waystone Management Company businesses by Administrators and other delegates, covering both AIFM and UCITS Management Company responsibilities. This role will support the Irish team in the management of International Investments for clients of Waystone and help to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance for these clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviewing fund-related reports provided by Investment Managers, Administrators and Depositaries.

• Tracking developments in markets to understand the implications for Waystone UCITS and AIFMD fund ranges incorporating equity, fixed income, balanced funds, hedge fund and private equity strategies.

• Analysing the investment performance of Waystone client portfolios for the Management Company (both UCITS and AIFMD).

• Drafting documentation for monthly review by Waystone Investment Oversight Committee.

• Participating in regular calls with world-leading Investment Managers.

• Preparing investment commentary for Fund Boards.

• Monitoring and managing ESG/SFDR reporting by funds.

• Evaluating new fund proposals and highlighting the key factors to be considered when deciding whether these funds should be approved.

• Undertaking research across a variety of investment fund topics as requested by Senior Management.

EDUCATION:

• An internationally recognized professional Third level qualification.

• A professional qualification (finance/accounting /CFA charter holder or candidate/CAIA); or working towards.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience in the fund management / ManCo / Investment / Asset management industry (or equivalent).

• Experience analysing the investment performance of client portfolios for a Management Company (both UCITS and AIFMD) and/or experience of fund performance measurement and attribution is an advantage.

• Experienced within a variety of investment asset classes. Knowledge of CP86, UCITS & AIFS, European/Central Bank of Ireland fund regulations is desirable.

• Understanding of ESG in the context of investment will be favorably considered.

• A high level of proficiency with Microsoft applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Word is required.

• Experience with Bloomberg, Power BI, R, Python or similar would be beneficial.

• Clarity of analysis and of expression, both written and oral.

• A commitment to on-going professional and personal development.

• Excellent research skills and attention to detail.