The Company​

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Fineco Asset Management DAC (‘FAM’) is the Dublin based asset management subsidiary of FinecoBank S.p.A. (“FinecoBank”). FinecoBank (“Fineco”) is a leading European bank with a 20-year history and a fully digital DNA with a branchless approach since the start. Fineco is one of the banks with the widest products range available. Fineco have developed a truly one-stop-solution which includes trading, investment and payment services. Fineco have developed a 100% proprietary platform for trading and investment which covers all customer needs from trading listed and OTC product to investment product such as mutual funds and ETF.

Fineco AM, which started its operations in May 2018, is authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland as a UCITS Management Company and it currently has approximately €29.5bn in assets under management. Fineco AM is a competence centre specialised in the management of fund-of-funds, single strategy funds, as well as that Fineco AM has successfully launched Solution Funds. In addition to portfolio management activities, all key supporting and controlling functions, such as Compliance, Risk, Finance and Legal, are also performed locally. Fineco AM started with 5 employees and has grown rapidly over the past 5 years with a headcount currently sitting at almost 80 FTEs and growing quickly (half of our headcount was hired during the pandemic period).

The Role
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Reporting to the Head of Structured Product Solutions, you will join an analytical, curious, and collaborative investment team. Main focus of this role will be the management of Passive and ETF Funds together with any launch of new Structured Funds ideas.
Ideally looking for a self-starter, independent profile who enjoys building positive working relationships and looking to make a difference in a busy but flexible and supportive working environment. Opportunity to grow into the role and future progression. We are currently looking into the option of implementing a long-term hybrid working style, with the potential to work from home for a percentage of the time.

• Building and implementation of trades : Weekly reset on Passives Funds/ ETFs and Structured Fund’s operations.
• Detailed analysis and product back testing.
• Internal and External coordination of the fund launches process and day to day management .
• Working with other teams to help with the collation and preparation of documentation for fund launches, investment committees and board meetings
• Monthly reporting tasks, positioning, performance etc
• Contribute to improvement and making of the processes more efficient .
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Profile/Skills:
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• 2 years+ experience in the investment management industry would be a plus
• Very Good knowledge of Derivatives.
• Excellent analytical and learning skills and attention to details.
• Knowledge of Python and/or SQL Database would be preferable.
• Someone who is passionate and curious about financial markets and investments.
• Be a self-starter who is able to take initiative and operate successfully on an independent basis.
• Be a committed team player.

Fineco Asset Management DAC (‘FAM’) is the Dublin based asset management subsidiary of FinecoBank S.p.A. (“FinecoBank”). FinecoBank (“Fineco”) is a leading European bank with a 20-year history and a fully digital DNA with a branchless approach since the start. Fineco is one of the banks with the widest products range available. Fineco have developed a truly one-stop-solution which includes trading, investment and payment services. Fineco have developed a 100% proprietary platform for trading and investment which covers all customer needs from trading listed and OTC product to investment product such as mutual funds and ETF.

Fineco AM, which started its operations in May 2018, is authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland as a UCITS Management Company and it currently has approximately €32bn (?) in assets under management.  Fineco AM is the Group subsidiary specialisedin the management of fund-of-funds, single strategy funds, structured solutions and quant solution funds. In addition to portfolio management activities, all key supporting and controlling functions, such as Compliance, Risk, Finance, Operations, HR, IT and Legal, are also performed locally. Fineco AM has grown rapidly over the past 5 years from start up to a headcount currently sitting at almost 80 FTEs and growing quickly (half of our headcount was hired during the pandemic period).

Main Responsibilities:

UCITS Management Company, currently managing in excess of €as above bn euro AUM in Luxembourg and Ireland, is seeking for a Senior Audit Manager (PCF 13).

About the Role:

The Senior Audit Manager creates and manages the risk based audit plan, ensuring that the audit work fulfils its purposes, conforming to company policies and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The role offers a unique opportunity to work across a broad scope of activities and teams in a high growth, highly innovative and international organization, where cooperation and focus on the company goals are key features for covering the role.

The role is subject to Pre-Approval from the Central Bank of Ireland.

Main Responsibilities:

• to establish, implement and maintain an audit plan in compliance with Group Internal Audit standards (to be approved by the Board), to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s systems, internal control mechanisms and arrangements, including those of the Funds;
• Perform the end to end audit activities outlined in the approved audit plan from planning stage through to fieldwork and reporting phases in compliance with Group Internal Audit standards;
• to issue recommendations based on the results of work carried out in accordance with the audit plan and to verify compliance with the agreed management actions;  and
• to report on internal audit matters to the Board.

The Senior Audit Manager reports to the Board on at least a quarterly basis, providing a formal report to the Board in relation to:

• the Company’s audit plan (to be approved by the Board);
• individual audit assignments included in the internal audit plan
• summary of audit reports;
• current status of any open audit finding & their remediation;
• details of recently closed audit findings and their remediation; and
• the evaluation of the Company’s internal control system.

The Senior Audit Manager will perform all of their activities in accordance with the Group Internal Audit Charter, Policy and operational manuals and there will be a dotted reporting line into the parent company Internal Audit function.

Key Requirements:

• Relevant Asset Management (preferable) or Financial Services experience;
• At least 5 years of relevant internal audit experience;
• Bachelors degree;
• Professional qualification (e.g. Chartered Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor);
• Strong knowledge of financial/fund products and financial markets;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong planning, problem solving and stakeholder management skills;
• Well organized with strong time management skills;
• Be enthusiastic and eager to learn, self-starter.