Application Manager

Davy; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dublin is searching for a professional to lead the implementation of a new Portfolio Management System. The position requires over 8 years of experience in asset or wealth management and excellent project management skills. The candidate will be responsible for full system ownership and stakeholder engagement within a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and a range of employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-related discretionary bonus

Flexible working options

Training support

On-site gym access

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in asset/wealth management or technology/change roles.
• Proven track record in managing fintech system implementations.
• Strong understanding of investment processes.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Portfolio Management System.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors for project delivery.
• Manage system configurations and enhancements post-implementation.
• Develop project plans and monitor progress.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical skills

Knowledge of investment data

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Business, Technology or related discipline

Tools

Portfolio Management System

Order Management Systems

Job description

About us

From day one, you’ll notice there is something special about working at Davy. Our success is built on nearly 100 years of forging strong relationships with our clients and developing the careers of Ireland’s future business leaders.

Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.

Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable and driven professional to lead the implementation and ongoing ownership of a new Portfolio Management System within Davy Wealth Management. This role, embedded within the Davy IS team will be instrumental in transforming the investment management function by delivering a best-in-class platform encompassing Order Management, Portfolio Management, Performance & Attribution, and Risk Management capabilities.

As the subject matter expert and project lead, you will oversee the full implementation lifecycle, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure the system meets both business objectives and regulatory standards. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future operating model of a leading investment team during a period of significant transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation Leadership & Solution Design

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of the Portfolio Management System (PMS), from design and configuration through to testing, data migration, and go-live.
• Collaborate with business users and department heads to identify operational challenges and define effective system or process-based solutions.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely, on-budget delivery and resolution of issues.
• Facilitate workshops to gather business requirements and define system configurations.
• Evaluate and communicate organisational impacts resulting from new system implementations or process changes.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, project documentation, tracking milestones, dependencies, and risks.
• Design and manage the integration of the PMS with existing Davy systems, ensuring seamless workflows and operational efficiency.
• Ensure accurate migration and reconciliation of historical data to support seamless transition and operational continuity
• Become a subject matter expert by maintaining a detailed knowledge base of business operations, business processes, data flows and systems.
• Lead the development and execution of robust test strategies to validate system functionality and support successful deployment.
• Support business readiness through process reviews, training material development, training delivery, and post-implementation reviews.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison for internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Provide regular updates, progress reports, and risk assessments to senior leadership and steering committees.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration across business, operations, compliance, and IT teams to ensure alignment and buy-in.

System Ownership & Continuous Improvement

• Take full ownership of the PMS post-implementation, ensuring it evolves with business needs.
• Configure, enhance, and maintain systems in line with evolving business requirements and product roadmaps
• Provide high-quality application support, managing backlogs, resolving queries, and escalating as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure ongoing data integrity, reporting accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Required Experience & Skills

• 8+ years of experience in asset/wealth management, fund administration, or buy-side technology/change roles.
• Proven track record in managing fintech system implementations ideally in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of front-to-back investment processes including trading, compliance, settlements, NAV, and performance attribution.
• Familiarity with investment data domains such as Securities Master, Holdings, Transactions, Benchmarks, ESG, Risk, and Reference Data.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including UCITS, PRIIPs, SFDR, and MiFID II (desirable).
• Strong project management skills with a history of delivering complex initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with commercial PMS/OMS platforms and investment record-keeping systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Business, Technology, or a related discipline.

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits and experiences to support your professional and personal growth, whatever your career stage. Our benefits are not just a number. Yes, we offer competitive salary, annual performance-related discretionary bonus, annual flexible benefits, employer pension contribution, and multiple insurance coverage. But more than that, we focus on developing our people to be their best, professionally and personally.

Training support provided by award-winning Learning & Development Team, extensive sports & social programmes (including free on-site gym & fitness studio), flexible working options, employee assistance programme, enhanced leave options, and social & community care initiatives are just some of the ways our people can empower themselves to be their best.

Important Information

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.