We’re partnering with an alternative investment fund in a search for a Designated Person with responsibility for Investment Management Oversight.
Reporting directly to the Board, the role focuses on oversight and challenge of portfolio management and investment decisions across alternative investment strategies, with a particular emphasis on real estate.
The Role
- Oversee real estate investment activities across acquisitions, development, asset management and disposals.
- Ensure investment decisions align with approved strategies, fund documentation and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Review and challenge asset performance, valuations, financing structures, leverage and covenant compliance.
- Oversee delegated investment managers, property managers and advisers, including due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
- Assess portfolio construction, concentration and liquidity risks, escalating emerging issues to the Board.
- Deliver clear Board reporting on investment performance and risks, recommending corrective action where required.
- Support regulatory engagement, inspections, audits and annual Designated Person confirmations.
- Maintain effective governance processes and management information to support oversight and challenge.
Your Background
- Strong experience in alternative investments, with a detailed understanding of real estate underwriting, financing and asset lifecycle management.
- Deep knowledge of the Irish AIFM regulatory framework, including AIFMD and CP86.
- Proven ability to interpret financial and investment data and operate effectively at Board and senior management level.
- Sound judgement, independence and confidence providing constructive challenge.
- Capacity to meet the role’s time commitment and availability requirements.
- Experience in renewable energy infrastructure, ELTIFs, QIAIFs or similar fund structures is advantageous.
- Previous experience in a senior regulated role or direct engagement with regulators is desirable.
The successful candidate must meet the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness & Probity Standards.
Only candidates whose experience closely matches the role requirements will be contacted.