Investment Services Manager

Nilgosc; Belfast; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A public pension administration agency in Northern Ireland seeks a qualified professional to manage investments for local government pensions. The role requires extensive financial experience and management skills, with a focus on shaping investment strategies. Key benefits include a generous pension plan, significant annual leave, and flexible working options. This is a unique opportunity to directly impact the financial well-being of local government employees, with a commitment to equality and diversity in recruitment.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

12 statutory/closure days

Flexi time options

Pension and life cover

Qualifications

• Four years relevant financial experience with at least one year post qualification.
• One year management experience including staff development.
• Confidence in compliance-heavy environments.

Responsibilities

• Shape how local government pensions are invested.
• Manage a multi-billion-pound pension fund.
• Support financial strategies and compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Understanding of financial markets

Management experience

Influencing and presenting

Education

Degree or equivalent third level qualification

Fully qualified chartered accountant or chartered financial analyst

Job description

Salary £56,724 to £60,201 per annum (under review)

Shape how we invest local government pensions in Northern Ireland

NILGOSC administers the Local Government Pension Scheme in Northern Ireland. We manage a multi‑billion‑pound pension fund invested across a wide range of asset classes and have a strong commitment to responsible investing. Investments include Fixed Income, Equities, Property and Infrastructure. Equity holdings include a large passive holding in a Low Carbon Transition Developed Markets Equity Fund which has a carbon reduction target. Other examples of what we invest include offshore and onshore wind farms; airports, toll roads, rail networks; healthcare facilities and commercial and residential property across the UK and internationally.

Who Should Apply

We are looking for a values‑driven professional who enjoys working as part of a team and has a positive can‑do attitude. You will need:

• A degree or equivalent third level qualification.
• To be a fully qualified chartered accountant or chartered financial analyst and a current member of a recognised professional body.
• Four years relevant financial experience must include at least one year post qualification.
• One year management experience to include management, development and training of staff.
• An understanding of financial markets and investing with the ability to understand and challenge complex investment strategies and financial instruments.
• Confidence operating in a compliance‑heavy context and influencing and presenting at Board level.

Details of the full criteria are available as part of the application pack.

What You Get In Return

• Work that directly supports the pensions of local government employees across NI
• 35 hour working week (5 days, Monday to Friday)
• 26 days annual leave each year and 12 statutory/closure days
• 1 team and 1 personal wellness day each year
• Flexi time options
• Convenient location with on‑site and ample on‑street parking
• Generous pension and life cover as a member of the NI Local Government Pension Scheme

Apply Today

Please visit the download section below for full details on the role, including the job description, a person specification, monitoring form and some information about working for us. To apply, please send us your CV along with a completed monitoring form. Your CV must demonstrate competence in the areas set out in the person specification as well as provide details of your qualifications.

Closing date: Your CV, monitoring form and any supporting document must be submitted no later than 10 am on Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

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 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.