Senior Procurement Analyst

About UsFrom day one, youll 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 Irelands 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.About The RoleAn exciting opportunity has opened up on the Davy Investment Team for an Associate Director, Portfolio Management. As an Associate Director, you will play a key role in the management of a broad range of multi-asset investment portfolios. Collaborating with professionals across the team, you will assist with all aspects of portfolio management including portfolio design, model management, risk oversight and also address investment-related queries from clients of Davy.In The Role, The Successful Candidate Will

• Develop knowledge and expertise of markets, investment strategy, portfolio construction, models and underlying investments;
• Assist the Head of Multi Asset Solutions with research, analysis, bespoke portfolio design and ad-hoc requests from the business;
• Monitor and analyse investment performance;
• Monitor and assess risk, ensuring portfolio and positioning is in line with agreed parameters;
• Contribute to improvements in portfolio management processes, systems, and services;
• Take responsibility for coordinating and managing investment activities;

RequirementsAbout you We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:

• Degree or Masters level qualification in economics, finance or related discipline;
• 2-4 years of experience in investment management, financial analysis, or a related role.
• Demonstrable knowledge of financial markets and investments;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a keen attention to detail;
• Strong organisational, written and verbal communication skills;
• Understanding of the regulatory environment;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong systems skills and a high level of proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint;
• Experience using research tools such as Bloomberg, Style Analytics, Factset etc. a plus.;
• APA Savings and Investments and APA Pensions qualification or willing to work towards;
• Completed or working towards the CFA qualification preferred;
• Coding expertise preferable (Python / R / Matlab etc)

What We OfferWe 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 InformationDavy 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 dont 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 candidates 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.The position set out above is defined in the Fitness & Probity Standards issued by the Central Bank of Ireland ("Fitness & Probity Standards") as a "Controlled Function (CF)", namely CF3 and CF4. The role is also subject to the Minimum Competency Code. In compliance with the Fitness and Probity Standards, any offer of employment is conditional upon you demonstrating that you meet the Standards.Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.