Client Implementation Analyst

First Sentier Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

First Sentier Group in Dublin seeks a Client Implementation Analyst to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role integrates onboarding, change and governance activities, coordinating initiatives and ensuring efficient execution of client-focused projects.

The successful candidate will work with institutional clients and multiple stakeholders, managing priorities and contributing to operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in client implementation, onboarding, fund distribution, or investment operations within financial services.
• Experience with institutional clients, distributors, platforms, or investment industry stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fund distribution, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience reviewing agreements, legal documentation or due diligence processes is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence across levels.
• Highly organised with strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating projects across multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of UCITS funds or European fund distribution is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage institutional client onboarding, transitions and mandate changes, ensuring activities are delivered efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate client exits and support ongoing management of client implementation activities across investment products.
• Oversee contracts and agreements, including distribution, platform, rebate and investment management agreements (IMAs), ensuring governance and controls are maintained.
• Support process improvement initiatives by maintaining documentation, reviewing procedures and contributing to regulatory and business change projects.
• Monitor and report on distribution activities across EU and international markets, helping to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and governance standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Fund distribution

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

First Sentier Group is seeking a Client Implementation Analyst to join our team in Dublin on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This role is integral to the successful delivery of client onboarding, change and governance activities across the business. Working within the Client Implementation team, you will combine analytical and project management skills to coordinate initiatives, support process improvements and ensure the efficient execution of client-focused projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders, managing multiple priorities and contributing to operational excellence in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

• Manage institutional client onboarding, transitions and mandate changes, ensuring activities are delivered efficiently, accurately and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate client exits and support the ongoing management of client implementation activities across a range of investment products.
• Oversee key contracts and agreements, including distribution, platform, rebate and investment management agreements (IMAs), ensuring appropriate governance and controls are maintained.
• Support process improvement initiatives by maintaining documentation, reviewing procedures and contributing to regulatory and business change projects.
• Monitor and report on distribution activities across EU and international markets, helping to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and governance standards.

Your experience and skills

• 5+ years' experience in client implementation, client onboarding, fund distribution, investment operations or a similar role within financial services.
• Experience working with institutional clients, distributors, platforms or other investment industry stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fund distribution, governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Experience reviewing agreements, legal documentation or due diligence processes is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels.
• Highly organised, with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating projects and driving outcomes across multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of UCITS funds, alternative investment structures or European fund distribution is advantageous.

About us

First Sentier Group is a global asset management group providing high quality, differentiated and relevant investment capabilities aiming to deliver exceptional investment performance for our clients and profitable growth for our shareholder.

We do this through our independent teams of active, specialist investors who share a common commitment to responsible investment principles. We are a global asset management business and the home of investment teams AlbaCore Capital Group, FSSA Investment Managers, Igneo Infrastructure Partners and RQI Investors. All our investment teams – whether in-house or individually branded – operate with discrete investment autonomy, according to their investment philosophies.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)

We value the different experience, ideas and perspectives that our people bring to the work they do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where diversity can thrive. We believe this leads to better outcomes for our people and our clients, and it’s the right thing to do.

We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, family status, or any other category protected by law.

If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or as part of the role, please let us know so we can support you.