Manager - Investment Management Oversight

Carne Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carne Group, an established funds adviser, is seeking an experienced Investment Manager Oversight professional to join its Dublin-based team. The role focuses on monitoring delegated investment managers, ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance, and supporting the Designated Person for Investment Management throughout the fund lifecycle.

You will oversee governance frameworks, manage high-touch client relationships, and contribute to process improvements while leading a skilled IM

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the funds industry – Fund Administration / Depositary / AIFM / Management Company.
• Third level qualification (or equivalent).
• Excellent knowledge of UCITS, AIFM, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Preferred: Professional Qualification (CFA/CAIA/FRM) achieved or in progress.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PowerBI.
• Experience in people management, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the ongoing monitoring of delegated investment managers, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Resolve complex issues related to investment management, fund governance, and investment oversight processes.
• Exhibit deep expertise of bespoke and complex investment strategies, coupled with a thorough understanding of the fund lifecycle, contributing across all stages from fund launch and implementation through ongoing oversight and change management, while ensuring the implementation of comprehensive monitoring and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the regulatory environment, particularly as it relates to investment management, and ensure team alignment with evolving requirements.
• Manage relationships with high-touch and strategically important clients, acting as a senior point of contact for investment oversight matters.
• Represent the IM Oversight function in presentations and meetings with investment managers, depositaries, fund boards, and regulators as required.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of investment oversight processes, technology, and controls.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders in respect of Investment Oversight matters.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management committees and governance bodies.
• Lead and manage IM Oversight team members, including performance reviews, development planning, training, and resource allocation.

Skills

Effective Communication

Planning & Organisation

Analytical

Adaptability

Initiative

Critical Thinking

Client Relationship Management

Leadership

Education

Third level qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerBI

Job description

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Location(s)

Location(s) Dublin

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent

Department

Department Client Operations

Description

• 3-5 years of experience in the funds industry – Fund Administration / Depositary / AIFM / Management Company
• Excellent knowledge of UCITS, AIFM, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Preferred: Professional Qualification (CFA/CAIA/FRM) achieved or in progress
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PowerBI
• Experience in people management, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery.

Carne is seeking an experienced professional to join a dynamic, growing Investment Manager Oversight team. In this position, you will act as Manager, directly supporting the Designated Person for Investment Management and taking responsibility for oversight of delegates.

What are the minimum requirements you need for the role?

• 3-5 years of experience in the funds industry – Fund Administration / Depositary / AIFM / Management Company
• Third level qualification (or equivalent)
• Excellent knowledge of UCITS, AIFM, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Preferred: Professional Qualification (CFA/CAIA/FRM) achieved or in progress
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PowerBI
• Experience in people management, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery.

What is your role and your responsibilities?

• Oversee the ongoing monitoring of delegated investment managers, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Resolve complex issues related to investment management, fund governance, and investment oversight processes.
• Exhibit deep expertise of bespoke and complex investment strategies, coupled with a thorough understanding of the fund lifecycle, contributing across all stages from fund launch and implementation through ongoing oversight and change management, while ensuring the implementation of comprehensive monitoring and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the regulatory environment, particularly as it relates to investment management, and ensure team alignment with evolving requirements.
• Manage relationships with high-touch and strategically important clients, acting as a senior point of contact for investment oversight matters.
• Represent the IM Oversight function in presentations and meetings with investment managers, depositaries, fund boards, and regulators as required.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of investment oversight processes, technology, and controls.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders in respect of Investment Oversight matters.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management committees and governance bodies.
• Lead and manage IM Oversight team members, including performance reviews, development planning, training, and resource allocation.

What Competencies do you require?

• Effective Communication Communicates and presents effectively, engaging with others in a warm and professional manner
• Planning and organising Organises and plans work effectively, ensuring delivery to quality and timescales in the short and longer term
• Analytical Analyses and understands relevant and complex information and data to draw appropriate insights
• Adaptability Adapts approach and responds effectively to different situations, people and new opportunities Resilience Works well managing competing priorities, bounces back quickly from setbacks in a positive and constructive manner
• Initiative Proactively addresses opportunities and challenges
• Critical Thinking Asks thoughtful questions and evaluates information objectively
• Client Relationship Management Builds trust and delivers value to clients through proactive engagement and expert guidance
• Leadership Leads, mentors, and develops a diverse team, fostering a culture of accountability, and continuous improvement

Who is Carne Group?

Carne Group has established itself in the funds industry with $2tn in AUM supported by 600+ staff and four regulated management companies. Together with a large team of industry specialists, Carne serves more than 650+ traditional and alternative asset management clients from key fund jurisdictions and financial hubs including Ireland, Luxembourg, Zurich, Lisbon, London, New York, Cayman and Channel Islands.

Excellence and innovation are central to Carne’s work and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to deliver an unrivalled service to our clients. Whilst working with Carne, you will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills and experience by working in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment where exciting careers are built.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the asset management industry. Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that members of other under-represented groups tend not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact, they do! At Carne we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.