About Titanbay
At Titanbay we are on a mission to open up private market investing for wealth managers, private banks and their customers. We are deeply committed to delivering unmatched value and service to our clients by offering innovative solutions that empower our customers to navigate private markets with confidence and success.
Our ethos revolves around customer obsession and our ability to solve difficult problems well for our customers and we believe in fostering a culture of transparency, integrity and accountability where every team member is empowered to take ownership, act with urgency and earn the trust of our colleagues, clients and partners.
Join us on our journey to reshape the future of private market investing and unlocking new opportunities for wealth managers and investors alike.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and qualified individual to act as the Designated Person (DP) for Investment Management, in accordance with the Central Bank of Ireland’s CP86 requirements. The successful candidate will oversee the investment activities of funds, with a specific focus on semi-liquid investment strategies (e.g., open-ended funds with limited liquidity windows) and directly held assets (e.g., real estate, private credit, infrastructure, or similar).
Key Responsibilities:
* Fulfil the CP86 Designated Person role for Investment Management and act as the point of accountability for the investment function.
* Ensure the investment management framework adheres to regulatory obligations, fund documentation, and internal policies.
* Oversee and challenge investment performance, risk alignment, and liquidity management in relation to semi-liquid and direct asset strategies.
* Conduct and document regular due diligence on investment managers and sub-advisers, especially in alternative asset classes.
* Monitor the ongoing performance of investment managers against benchmarks, mandates, and key risk indicators.
* Assess and escalate material changes to investment strategies or personnel within appointed managers.
* Ensure appropriate liquidity stress testing and monitoring frameworks are in place, in line with product type and investor dealing frequency.
* Oversee fair valuation processes for hard-to-value assets, including the review of independent valuation sources and pricing methodologies.
* Work closely with Risk and Compliance to ensure investment risks (market, liquidity, credit, etc.) are appropriately measured and managed.
* Ensure all regulatory reporting and disclosures (e.g., AIFMD, UCITS, SFDR) are accurate and timely with respect to investment data.
Board Reporting
* Prepare and present investment-related materials to the Board and relevant Committees, ensuring clear articulation of performance, risks, and issues.
* Provide proactive insight into macroeconomic trends, market conditions, and strategic asset allocation considerations.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Minimum 10 years’ experience in investment management or asset oversight, with specific exposure to semi-liquid and/or alternative assets.
* Demonstrable knowledge of regulatory requirements under CP86, AIFMD, and relevant ESG frameworks.
* Strong understanding of fund structures.
* Previous experience in a Designated Person role or Pre-Approved Control Function (PCF-39D) with the CBI is highly advantageous.
* Proven ability to challenge investment managers constructively and provide strategic input at a senior level.
Key Competencies:
* Strategic thinking with attention to regulatory detail.
* Technological fluency – understands fintech platforms and associated risks.
* Strong leadership and governance mindset.
* Self-starter with ability to work independently as the Designated Person.
Benefits
* 28 days holiday p/a + Bank holidays - with the option to roll up to 5 days p/a
* Employee Share Options
* Private Health insurance
* Private Dental cover
* Life Insurance, 3x salary
* ClassPass Health and Wellness membership
* Juno Flexi benefit allowance
* EAP support
* Company pension
* ParentPromise Digital new parent support
Titanbay does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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