Head of Investment Management Oversight RLAM Ireland ManCo

Contract type:
Permanent

Location:

Dublin Working style:
Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 7th August 2026

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Investment Management Oversight to join our Irish Management Company (Man Co). This is a senior, regulated role with Designated Person (PCF
39D) accountability, responsible for overseeing delegated investment managers and ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance, and positive investor outcomes.

You will play a key role in providing independent oversight and assurance to the Board, supporting the continued growth and regulatory integrity of our European operations.

About the role

As Head of Investment Management Oversight, you will act as the Designated Person for Investment Management, with responsibility for overseeing delegated investment activities and ensuring they meet regulatory and contractual expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

Overseeing external investment managers to ensure adherence to mandates, regulatory requirements, and performance expectations

Reviewing investment reporting, identifying trends and escalating any performance or risk concerns

Preparing and presenting high-quality oversight reports to the Board and relevant committees

Ensuring compliance with UCITS, AIFMD and wider regulatory obligations, including monitoring investment restrictions and reporting requirements

Conducting due diligence on investment managers and supporting the onboarding of new funds

Challenging investment managers on performance, risk metrics, and operational issues, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are taken

Leading the transition of oversight activities from third-party providers into the Man Co Contributing  to product governance processes, including value assessments and ongoing product reviews

Monitoring regulatory developments and evolving oversight frameworks to remain aligned with best practice and supervisory expectations

This role requires strong regulatory accountability, independent judgement, and a visible presence to support Board and regulatory engagement

About youYou are a senior investment or oversight professional with strong experience in asset management or a regulated financial services environment, ideally within an Irish or EU Man Co structure.

You will bring:

Significant experience in investment management or investment oversight within a UCITS/AIFM environment

Strong knowledge of CP86, UCITS and AIFMD requirements and Designated Person responsibilitiesA solid understanding of investment strategies, performance analysis and risk metrics

Experience producing Board-level reporting and engaging with senior stakeholders and regulators

The ability to provide independent oversight, challenge and escalation in a regulated environment

You’ll also be:

A confident communicator, able to present complex investment and regulatory topics clearly

Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and governance discipline

Independent in your thinking, with the confidence to challenge and influence

Collaborative, with strong stakeholder management skills across a matrix environment

About Royal London Asset Management Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients’ capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change.

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