Role Summary

We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of large-scale Government building projects, primarily within the housing and education sectors.  A key role of  the successful candidate will be to provide project administrative support in the co-ordination of the established project boards for these projects and will work closely with the chair of such project boards.

About the NDFA

The NDFA provides financial advice to State authorities in respect of those public investment projects which are referred to it, with a capital value over €75 million. The NDFA procures and delivers Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects as requested by State authorities (with certain exceptions such as Transport Infrastructure Ireland) and also provides post-handover contract management and support services to some sponsoring bodies in respect of the operation and maintenance of their operational PPP facilities, and directly procures certain Exchequer-funded projects on behalf of the Department of Education.

Principal Accountabilities

This role will have a focus on project board co-ordination and administration and in addition will be a key part of a project team. The Assistant Project Manager assists in the day-to-day project management of all matters pertaining to the planning, procurement, construction and operational stages of a project. Depending on the stage of the project, the Assistant Project Manager will assist with:

• Provision of administrative support on project board meetings in co-ordinaration of meetings, including: setting dates, agendas, timely circulation of papers and taking of minutes.
• Management of stakeholder relationships and ensure that the integrity and reputation of the NTMA/NDFA is held in high regard.
• Development of the project scope, programme and budget.
• Appointment of design teams and other support functions.
• Supporting the project team during the planning phase with preparation of planning applications and applications for other necessary consents.
• Engagement with stakeholders to coordinate all required inputs into the project documents, in particular for project board meetings.
• Administration and management of all project documents on the NDFA electronic document management system.
• Creation and maintenance of project registers and trackers to ensure accurate records.
• Management and implementation of all review and certification processes during the construction stage.
• Other ancillary duties within the team as may be requested from time to time including support of tender evaluation panels and continuous improvement workgroups.
• Provision of post-handover contract management and support services in respect of the operation and maintenance stage of operational PPP facilities.
• Preparation of reports, recommendations and presentations.
• Monitoring and reporting on project risks and control measures including costs and change control,  programme, health and safety and service delivery standards.

In addition the successful candidate will be expected to support and actively contribute to wider NDFA and NTMA business development and corporate strategy initiatives.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years working within an architectural/consulting engineering/project management or similar environment (experience of contract administration, project management or cost management would be an advantage).
• Experience in the compilation of project documents.
• Some experience of working with public works forms of contract would be an advantage.
• Demonstrable willingness to take on new responsibilities and the ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team within a well-defined project organisation structure.
• A keen interest in sustainable development, project management and the contractual and commercial aspects of construction projects is important.

Skills

• Third level honours degree (or equivalent) in construction, engineering, quantity surveying, project management, architecture or building related discipline.
• High level of proficiency across Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) is essential; knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and MS Project, and certification in some or all Microsoft Office programs would be an advantage.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and decision making skills.
• Full clean driving licence (occasional site travel may be required).

The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society.

Role Summary

The Financial Planning and Operations (FPO) team sits within Finance Technology and Operations (FTO) which is a fundamental element of the NTMA’s shared service model, providing a range of financial and transaction support services to all business areas within the NTMA.

The NTMA currently has a vacancy for a Finance Manager to join the Finance ISIF Operations team within FPO on a permanent contract reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. It represents an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to take up a challenging position supporting the finance function service delivery in evolving and diverse businesses.

Principal Accountabilities

• Lead and develop direct reports and the wider ISIF Finance team.
• Responsible for administration of loans including reviewing facility agreements, calculating interest and repayments, engaging with borrowers, etc.
• Responsible for accurate and timely CCR reporting.
• Complete/review due diligence reviews of all new loans and investments, analysing the financial and operational impacts.
• Review of daily and monthly management reporting.
• Review administration and accounting of other ISIF investments ensuring payment and settlement of ISIF investments are made in a timely manner and in line with agreed procedures.
• Review of monthly reconciliations of investment positions with the Fund’s Global Custodian’s records.

• Review the reconciliation of the daily Net Asset Values produced by the ISIF Portfolio Management System.

• Liaise with the Fund’s external tax advisor to ensure all tax filings and documents are completed on time.
• Oversee documentation and updating of processes, procedures and controls.
• Work closely with other teams, in particular the Financial Reporting team, the ISIF team and Project teams.

Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5 years PQE in the banking/funds sector.
• Third level qualification preferably in Finance or Accounting.
• Experience managing a team of finance professionals.

Skills

• Ability to adapt quickly to the role and demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to easily form good working relationships with team members and senior stakeholders alike.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A self-starter willing to take the initiative to get results.
• Analytical with good problem solving skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Knowledge

• Experience of loans administration, calculating interest due including ability to calculate interpolated interest rates is essential.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting loan facility agreements is essential.
• Understanding of investment securities and transactions such as equities, bonds, funds, derivatives etc. is essential.
• Experience implementing and using loan administration / portfolio management systems would be advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with experience in other Microsoft Packages.
• Knowledge of general ledger applications (in particular Infor SunSystems) would be advantageous.
• Understanding of the role of Finance in maintaining a strong control environment.

With continued growth in its team, ISIF is seeking to hire up to four Investment Analysts which provides a unique opportunity for talented and motivated individuals to join a team tasked with the delivery of ISIF’s investment strategy and to gain exposure to the highest standards of the investment management industry. It is an ideal opportunity for high-calibre candidates with some professional experience to either transition into an investment-focused role or to further develop their investment skills and experience in a sovereign fund with a broad focus.

The role will offer exposure to a broad range of industries and asset classes including venture capital, growth equity, private equity and private credit. The role will have a high level of investment exposure from the outset, and successful candidates can expect to be an integral member of a team focused on one of the ISIF’s priority areas (i.e. Climate, Housing and Enabling Investments, Indigenous Businesses and Food and Agriculture). If candidates have a strong preference to focus on any particular area, they are free to note that when applying for the role.

In addition to on-the-job training and experience, successful candidates will benefit from ISIF’s Investor Development Programme which is designed to provide a range of training and development opportunities to support their professional and personal development. This is expected to include participation in external training courses on relevant finance and investment matters, personal development opportunities, an ability to participate in or leverage the training opportunities made available by global asset managers or banks that ISIF has relationships with and potential secondment opportunities with investees of ISIF.

ISIF’s Investor Development Programme will be three years in duration and successful candidates will join ISIF on a three-year fixed-term contract.

All members of the ISIF team are required to remain flexible to respond to the dynamic nature of the ISIF mandate – this may require team members to apply their skills to other types of investment, outside of their core areas of responsibility, from time to time.

Summary of the business

The National Treasury Management Agency (“NTMA”) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities. The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (“ISIF”) is one of several businesses managed by the NTMA.

Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including:

• Hybrid work options
• An extensive wellbeing programme
• A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, International & Multicultural Awareness Team (IMAT), Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more
• Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation
• Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees
• Career average defined benefit pension scheme

ISIF is Ireland’s sovereign development fund which invests on a commercial basis in a manner designed to support economic activity and employment in Ireland. ISIF’s strategy focuses on making transformational investments across its impact themes of Climate, Housing and Enabling Investments, Indigenous Businesses and Food and Agriculture. ISIF invests across a variety of sectors, instruments (e.g. equity or debt) and asset classes (e.g. venture capital, private equity).

See www.isif.ie for more detail.

Principal responsibilities

The candidate will be required to work alongside Investment Managers and Directors across the full range of the ISIF’s investment activities. The principal responsibilities will include:

• Supporting all aspects of transactions (e.g. origination, execution, portfolio management)
• Producing high-quality and impactful investment papers
• Company and industry research
• Financial statement analysis, financial modelling and valuations
• Work collaboratively with clients, co-investors, partners, service providers and other intermediaries to create new opportunities and define innovative new proposals
• Project management of deal execution

Knowledge

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a third level qualification in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Scientific, Engineering or a related discipline
• Demonstrate a keen and well-informed interest in investment and/or in developing knowledge and expertise in investment

Experience

The role is open to all talented and motivated individuals interested in transitioning into an investment role or further developing their skills in that area. The ideal candidate will likely have 2 to 4 years of professional experience. Working in corporate finance, investment appraisal or experience of commercial or financial due diligence will be a distinct advantage.

Skills

• Problem solving and financial analysis skills
• Strong commercial acumen and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excel modelling skills
• Diligent, self-motivated and a clear thinker
• A strong communicator, both in writing and verbally
• A flexible team player
• Ability to manage a range of tasks across several stakeholders in a professional manner

The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society.

Summary of the Business

The SBCI was established as the Irish National Promotional Institution under the SBCI Act 2014 with the objective of delivering low-cost flexible funding initially to Irish SMEs and in time to other market sectors, addressing failures in the Irish credit market and driving competition and innovation.  It is the role of the SBCI as a national promotional institution to provide effective financial supports to the market to promote economic development of the Irish state.

Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including:

• Hybrid work options
• An extensive wellbeing programme
• A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, International & Multicultural Awareness Team (IMAT), Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more
• Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation
• Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees
• Career average defined benefit pension scheme

Role Summary

The SBCI currently provides funding and guarantees to a range of on-lending finance providers to support the provision of long-term, low-cost credit to SMEs in Ireland.  The SBCI continues to develop its range of financial supports to address market failures in the Irish credit market. It is essential that these products are effectively researched in development and promoted in the market, once deployed.

The Lending Analyst’s role is to actively support the Lending Manager and the Lending Team in the establishment and on-going management of a portfolio of SBCI On-Lender relationships with banks, non-bank lenders, asset and invoice finance lenders and credit unions. The Lending Analyst will also assist in the development of the Lending function as part of the SBCI ‘s overall strategy plan.

Principal Accountabilities

The role will include and is not limited to:

• Support the Lending Manager in the on-going management and monitoring of On-Lender relationships from an operational and credit management perspective, ensuring compliance with SBCI terms and conditions.
• Preparation of detailed and professional credit papers, analysing the business and financial risks associated with funding and guarantee structures that the SBCI provides to its On-Lenders.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of robust policies, procedures, and processes to distribute the SBCI’s products through its On-Lender Partners.
• Dealing with general SME queries including complaint handling as required through management of the general SCBI email address.
• Assisting in the management and closing out of Audits.
• Ensuring efficient communication with on-lenders so that information sought is provided in a timely fashion.
• Assessing and recommendation of claims submitted as part of the SBCI’s guarantee schemes.
• Adhering to file maintenance standards to make sure all relevant information is saved and managed appropriately.
• Representing SBCI at business event functions with an ability to engage with public.
• Preparation of meeting notes and progressing any outstanding actions
• Support the development of the lending credit model for SBCI.
• Extracting data from financial accounts / quarterly reports provided by on-lenders and check compliance with key conditions and covenants.
• Assist with the management of relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the monitoring and analysis of SBCI supported loans through SBCI’s Loan Hub.
• Conduct reviews on the On Lenders scheme and liquidity portfolios.
• Participating in cross function projects as required.

The SBCI operates with a small and focused team, which may mean that flexibility is required from all team members to contribute to efforts beyond their specific areas of responsibility when necessary.

Experience/ Skills

• Experience of credit assessment in a financial institution is desirable.
• Third level qualification with credit, banking or equivalent experience would be an advantage.
• Broad knowledge of all aspects of the SBCI business and ability to communicate clearly on same in developing others.
• Ability to work off own initiative and proactively manage workflow.
• Strong customer care focus with a previous track record in responding promptly and professionally to any queries received.
• Proactively managing workflow and assisting other team members where capacity exists.
• Credit report writing experience is desirable.
• Proven track record of operating in a changing/demanding environment with ability to manage multiple assignments to a consistently high standard.
• A high level of numeracy and attention to detail are critical.
• Strong general literacy and IT skills with ability to analyse, to model data, to interpret and deliver key management information. Strong excel skills are an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills which are focused on the achievement of SBCI’s Marketing objectives.
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a dynamic environment, adapting as required to the evolving business needs.
• A proven track record of meeting tight deadlines, with end-to end ownership for delivery of tasks.

The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society.