Head of Investment Management Oversight RLAM Ireland ManCo

Head of Investment Management Oversight RLAM Ireland Man Co

Job Description Head of Investment Management Oversight RLAM Ireland Man Co Hours Per Week: 35 Contract Type:
Full Time

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.

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

You 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 responsibilities
• A 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

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…