Investment Administrator

Company Description Allianz Darta Saving, the trade name of Darta Saving Life Assurance dac, is a life insurance company with headquarters in Dublin since 2003. Wholly owned by Allianz S.p.A., the company serves the Italian market under the “Freedom to Provide Services” regime. Darta combines sophisticated technical expertise and deep market knowledge with a strong customer-oriented culture and first-class post-sales support. Darta is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work in Ireland and holds several awards for inclusivity, diversity, health, and wellbeing, reflecting its commitment to an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

Role Description This full-time permanent role is based in Dublin with a hybrid work arrangement, combining on-site collaboration and work from home.

Investment Administrator reports into Darta's Chief of Investment and will be responsible for following tasks:

• Checking daily Fund Administrator activities and attending periodic service review meetings. Point of contact for issues related to NAV calculation.
• Supporting the fund oversight activities related to NAV calculation.
• Performing Share and Cash Reconciliations check (including trades).
• Assisting and supporting daily activities with Custodians.
• Checking Emir Reporting activity.
• Assisting the development and set up of fund administration and investment operations activities (including EMIR processes) to implement new products/amend existing ones.
• Support the implementation/upgrade/revision of investment control processes and procedures with Fund Administrator, Custodian Banks, Asset Managers and other external service providers.
• Assisting with the preparation of periodic and ad-hoc reports on portfolio holdings/performances and other investments matters to support internal committees and other company functions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Finance or Business Administration
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the insurance/asset management industry in a role related to fund administration/accounting, with exposure to asset classes including fixed income, equities, monetary, collective investment vehicles and derivatives
• Any previous experience related to EMIR reporting will be a great asset during the selection process
• Knowledge of futures' contracts, forward contracts, swaps and related trading processes is desirable
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and influence stakeholders
• Fluent in English. Italian language desirable but not essential
• Ability to work on own initiative or part of a team
• Attention to detail, problem solving attitude, quick learner with very good analytical skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent inter-personal skills, ability to develop and manage relationships both internally and externally