Skip to content

Investment Officer

Salary £27,803 to £29,777 per annum

NILGOSC is the largest pension fund in Northern Ireland and we are currently looking for a new member of staff to join our Investment team to assist with managing the investment of the pension fund.  

The Role: as Investment Officer you will assist with the implementation of NILGOSC’s investment strategy across the Fund’s circa £10bn investment portfolio and in the delivery of the responsible investment strategy. Responsibilities will include:

  • monitor and report on investment and fund manager performance;
  • assist with writing reports for the Committee/Board;
  • monitor and report on investment costs;
  • monitor and review compliance with relevant legislation;
  • assist with identifying any need for legal action and monitoring on-going class actions;
  • assist with the selection and termination process for investment managers, mandates and other relevant third-party providers; and
  • assist with the implementation of NILGOSC’s Responsible Investment policies, casting and reporting on votes and engaging with investee companies.

The Person: we are looking for someone who is self-motivated, enjoys working as part of a team and has a positive attitude. You will need:

  • five GCSE’s at grade C or above, to include English Language and Mathematics at grade B or above (or equivalents);
  • at least six months administration experience, working in an office environment;
  • organisational skills to allow you to manage multiple tasks and deadlines;
  • excellent numeracy skills, and verbal and written English communication skills;
  • to be proficient in the use of MS products (Word, Excel and Outlook); and
  • an ability to absorb and understand detailed and complex information.

What you get in return:

  • 35 hour working week (Mon-Fri);
  • flexitime options;
  • 23 days annual leave a year and 12 statutory days;
  • 2 wellbeing days each year
  • convenient location with ample free, on-street parking; and
  • membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (NI)

For more details: please go to our downloads section below where you will find full details on the roles, including a Job Description, full criteria and monitoring form. Please read the Additional Information before you apply which provides relevant information on the roles.

Interested? If you would like to join us, please send us your CV along with a completed monitoring form.

Closing date: Your CV, monitoring form and any supporting document must be returned by 4 pm on Friday, 13 December 2024.

Please note that future vacancies may be filled from a waiting list, which will be held following this competition.

We do not require any assistance or CVs from agencies at this stage.

NILGOSC is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy and to appointing the best person for the job irrespective of religion, political opinion, gender, disability, racial group, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or whether or not you have dependants.  However, as both employees with a disability, and males, are currently underrepresented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applicants from these groupings. All appointments will be made on merit.

Downloads