Job Description
About us
At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.
At Davy, you are the difference.
Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.
Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has opened up on our Investment Team.
We are seeking a motivated, detail‑oriented Investment Data & Reporting Specialist to join the investment function supporting our UCITS funds and segregated portfolios. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and can take ownership of critical data processes that underpin portfolio management, reporting, regulatory oversight, and investment governance.
The successful candidate will support the portfolio managers, quantitative analysts, and traders by ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of all investment data used for daily portfolio management, client reporting, SAA processes, risk monitoring, and board/ManCo submissions.
In the role, the successful candidate will:
- Lead data quality initiatives for key datasets (portfolio holdings, performance, risk, product MI)
- Support the business glossary, critical data element definitions, and data catalogue processes
- Perform validation of key portfolio datasets including holdings, transactions, cash balances, performance, exposures, risk metrics, and benchmark data.
- Investigate data breaks, reconcile inconsistencies and drive timely resolution with Operations, Administrators, and service providers.
- Oversee the quality of datasets feeding into SAA reviews, PM/quant analytics, risk monitoring, and investment reporting.
- Maintain documentation on data sources, quality rules, validation procedures, and exception handling.
- Support the production and validation of client reports, board reporting packs, ManCo submissions, and internal investment dashboards.
- Ensure the accuracy of data used in investment commentaries, risk summaries, and performance reporting.
- Coordinate with PMs and quants to supply validated data for ad hoc analytics, regulatory filings, and board materials.
- Collaborate with the Senior Fund Operations & Governance Lead to ensure data feeding into governance processes (e.g., oversight dashboards, factsheets, KIID/KID data, performance summaries) is complete and accurate.
- Liaise with the fund administrator, custodian, and internal operations teams to resolve NAV issues, pricing exceptions, and security master data discrepancies.
- Monitor compliance with investment guidelines through ongoing validation of related datasets.
- Contribute to maintaining high-quality data controls within the investment function, aligned with regulatory expectations for UCITS managers.
- Maintain internal documentation for critical data elements used in investment reporting and risk analytics.
- Participate in projects involving data improvements, system upgrades, or process optimisation.
About you
We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:
- 3–6+ years’ experience in investment data, fund operations, performance/risk reporting, or data oversight within asset/wealth management or fund administration.
- Strong understanding of investment data structures (holdings, benchmarks, transactions, pricing, corporate actions, FX, analytics).
- Experience resolving data exceptions and working with administrators, custodians, or internal ops teams.
- High proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Snowflake, SQL, Power BI, or reporting tools is advantageous.
- Experience with UCITS funds, portfolio reporting, or regulatory data requirements (CBI, ESMA, UCITS) is a strong plus.
- Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple deliverables and strict deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, capable of translating data issues into clear actions for PMs, quants, ops, and external service providers.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a small, high‑performing investment team.
- Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and problem‑solving capability.
What we offer
At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.
Health and Wellbeing
Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.
Reward and Recognition
We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.
Growth and Development
Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.
Positive Workplace
Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.
Values and Culture
Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.
Important Information
Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.
Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate’s eligibility to work in Ireland.
Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.
