Investment Services Manager

NILGOSC; Belfast; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A public pension fund administrator in Northern Ireland is seeking an Investment Services Manager to oversee its global alternative asset management portfolio. You will be responsible for providing strategic and technical advice to the high-level committee and leading the responsible investment strategy. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant degree, possess financial qualifications, and have substantial management experience. The role promises a supportive working environment and generous benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Pension and life cover

Flexi time options

Wellness days

Qualifications

• Four years' relevant financial experience, with one year post qualification.
• One year management experience.
• Confidence operating in compliance-heavy contexts.

Responsibilities

• Manage NILGOSC's global alternative asset management portfolio.
• Provide strategic and technical advice to the Committee.
• Lead on NILGOSC's responsible investment strategy.

Skills

Financial market understanding

Management and development of staff

Influencing and presenting

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Chartered accountant/financial analyst certification

Job description

Investment Services Manager

Location: Belfast Salary: £56,724 - £60,201 (under review)

Contract: permanent, full-time

Shape how we invest local government pensions in Northern Ireland

NILGOSC administers the Local Government Pension Scheme in Northern Ireland. We manage a multi-billion-pound pension fund invested across a wide range of asset classes and have a strong commitment to responsible investing.

Investments include Fixed Income, Equities, Property and Infrastructure. Equity holdings include a large passive holding in a Low Carbon Transition Developed Markets Equity Fund which has a carbon reduction target. Other examples of what we invest in include: offshore and onshore wind farms; airports, toll roads, rail networks; healthcare facilities and commercial and residential property across the UK and internationally.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our Investment team to enhance our approach to alternative assets and responsible investment across the fund.

You will be responsible for managing NILGOSC's global alternative asset management portfolio, providing strategic and technical advice to our Committee and lead on NILGOSC's responsible investment strategy. A full Job Description is available as part of the application pack.

Who should apply

We're looking for a values driven professional who enjoys working as part of a team and has a positive can-do attitude. You will need:

• A degree or equivalent third level qualification.
• To be a fully qualified chartered accountant or chartered financial analyst and a current member of a recognised professional body.
• Four years' relevant financial experience - must include at least one year post qualification.
• One year management experience to include management, development and training of staff.
• An understanding of financial markets and investing with the ability to understand and challenge complex investment strategies and financial instruments.
• Confidence operating in a compliance-heavy context and influencing and presenting at Board level.

Details of the full criteria are available as part of the application pack.

What you get in return

• Work that directly supports the pensions of local government employees across NI
• 35 hour working week (5 days, Monday to Friday)
• 26 days annual leave each year and 12 statutory/closure days
• 1 team and 1 personal wellness day each year
• Flexi time options
• Convenient location with on-site and ample on-street parking
• Generous pension and life cover as a member of the NI Local Government Pension Scheme

Apply Today

Please select the 'apply now' button below and visit our website Careers - NILGOSC where you will find full details on the role, including a Job Description, full criteria and monitoring form.

To apply, please send us your CV along with a completed monitoring form. Your CV must demonstrate competence in the areas set out in the person specification as well as provide details of your qualifications.

Closing date: Your CV, monitoring form and any supporting document must be submitted no later than 10 am on 21 January 2026.

Please note that future vacancies may be filled from a waiting list, which will be held following this competition. We do not require any assistance or CVs from agencies at this stage.

NILGOSC is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy and to appointing the best person for the job irrespective of religion, political opinion, gender, disability, racial group, age, marital status, sexual orientation or whether or not you have dependants. However, as employees with a disability and males are currently underrepresented in our workforce we would particularly welcome applicants from these groupings. All appointments will be made on merit.