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Role Profile
Job Title: Senior Operations Analyst
Division/Function: Funding and Debt Management
Reports to (job title): Senior Operations Manager
Job Family: Investment, Asset & Liability Management
Career Stream: Professional
Career Zone: Line Managers/Senior Professionals
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover
Closing Date:
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.
Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency, the New Economy and Recovery Authority ("NewERA"), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, National Development Finance Agency and the NTMA Future Ireland Funds business unit with responsibility for the management of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund.
The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI).
Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including:
Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hours
An extensive wellbeing programme
Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation
A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more
Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees
Career average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
About FDM
Within the NTMA the Funding and Debt Management (FDM) unit is responsible for borrowing on behalf of the Government and managing the National Debt in order to ensure liquidity for the Exchequer and to minimise the interest burden over the medium term.
In addition to its core functions of borrowing for the Exchequer and debt management, the FDM Unit performs a number of other functions including but not limited to:
Prudential management of Exchequer Cash including daily short-term cash management operations to regulate the level of Government cash balances at the Central Bank of Ireland.
Responsible for the ongoing development of primary and secondary markets for Irish government securities, as well as broadening the investor base and diversifying the State's sources of funding.
Managing approximately €23 billion in debt held by retail investors under the Ireland State Savings programme.
Production of and reporting on National Debt Service and National Debt estimates
Carrying out treasury operations on behalf of the National Asset Management Agency, Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF).
Providing a Central Treasury Service for State bodies and local authorities
Key Responsibilities
Principal Accountabilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the front-line management of Funding and Debt Management's operations. This includes internal operations, procedures, reporting and controls.
Principle Accountabilities
The successful candidate's ongoing responsibilities will include:
Supporting the regular updating and maintenance of the FDM risk register and the logging of operational risk events (as required) on the Enterprise Risk system, keeping NTMA Risk informed as appropriate.
Liaising with NTMA Finance in relation to financial and management reporting matters (including budgets, forecasts and recharges) and assisting with FDM procurement and invoicing.
Assisting with Business Continuity Management in FDM, liaising with key NTMA stakeholders to ensure that appropriate planning, documentation and testing is performed and up-to-date.
Supporting the updating of FDM's internal procedures and policies, including assisting with the documentation of new procedures/policies as required.
Assisting with FDM's record management including retention policy and record management systems.
Supporting of ad hoc projects or initiatives which may arise from FDM's perspective
Liaise with other the other teams within FDM and the broader NTMA such as NTMA HR, Risk, Legal, IT, Finance and Communications and the other support functions that are critical to the success of FDM.
Qualifications/Knowledge
Third level degree in a relevant area.
Experience
Relevant experience includes (but is not limited to):
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years relevant experience:
Broad experience in a finance, accountancy, legal or compliance discipline within a relevant environment
Knowledge of Financial Markets is desirable
Skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Individual needs to be diligent, self-motivated and a clear thinker
Proficient with MS Office – Excel, Word and Powerpoint
Pension Abatement
If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.
Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.
Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme.
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.
Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities. If you are having difficulty uploading your CV online or in fully accessing any information on this site please email
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.