Associate - Entry Level - Client Reporting - Kilkenny

Carne Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in asset management is seeking an ambitious business/finance graduate in Kilkenny. The role involves producing regulatory reports, managing client queries, and supporting project execution. Ideal candidates should have a degree in business or finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, offering opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Dynamic multicultural environment

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• University degree in business, finance, commerce or similar is required.
• Experience with ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, CAIA or similar would be advantageous.
• Ability to manage complex topics and conduct structured meetings.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver periodic regulatory reports for clients accurately and timely.
• Support execution of projects, process improvements, and change-management initiatives.
• Manage queries and data requests from clients, ensuring timely completion.

Skills

Excel skills

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in business, finance, commerce or similar

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking to hire an ambitious business/finance graduate who will be part of an evolving client reporting team in Kilkenny, responsible for the delivery of client regulatory and industry best practice reports. In an ever-changing sector there is the opportunity to be involved in change management, issue resolution and key projects, gaining a broad knowledge base and developing key competencies. The candidate will be based in the Carne Kilkenny office.

Minimum requirements

• University degree in business, finance, commerce or similar.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Qualification or part qualification in ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, CAIA or similar would be advantageous.
• Ability to positively engage at all levels, influence outcomes, address complex topics, conduct meetings in a structured manner and to minute and circulate follow‑up actions.
• Knowledge of global investment instruments and regulatory markets.
• Good understanding of different investment vehicles, including ICAV, CCFs, UCITS and international fund structures preferable.

Your role and responsibilities

• Execute the end-to-end production and delivery of periodic regulatory reports and factsheets for our clients, ensuring they are delivered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage or actively support the execution of projects, process improvements and key change‑management initiatives.
• Attend client and internal meetings to understand new and/or change‑management requests, managing relevant activities to ensure requirements are incorporated into BAU.
• Actively work with key stakeholders to manage routine and/or complex ad‑hoc queries, data requests and client change through to completion in line with client expectations.
• Assist in the provision of data to internal and external parties as well as managing supplier relationships including SLA/service monitoring.
• Consistently review end‑to‑end processes to ensure they are efficient, reduce manual dependencies and mitigate risk.
• Maintain accurate and timely centralised team schedules to track scheduled and ad‑hoc reporting deliverables and client requests.
• Responsible for drafting and updating procedures on a timely basis, ensuring new tasks and changes to processes are consistently documented and appropriately tested within the team to ensure accuracy, quality and timeliness of report production and delivery to clients and/or third parties.
• Actively support Client Reporting management in setting strategic goals and deliver key tactical solutions.
• Assist in training of team members to develop key competencies and gain the necessary experience to competently deliver reporting deliverables.

Competencies required

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Highly detail‑oriented self‑starter.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop.
• Responds positively to change and adapts to new situations.
• Actively and positively contributes to delivering team objectives.

About Carne Group

Carne Group has established itself in the funds industry with $2 tn in AUM supported by 600+ staff and four regulated management companies. Together with a large team of industry specialists, Carne serves more than 650+ traditional and alternative asset management clients from key fund jurisdictions and financial hubs including Ireland, Luxembourg, Zurich, Lisbon, London, New York, Cayman and Channel Islands.

Excellence and innovation are central to Carne’s work and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to deliver an unrivalled service to our clients. Whilst working with Carne, you will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills and experience by working in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment where exciting careers are built.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the asset management industry. Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that members of other under‑represented groups tend not to apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact, they do! At Carne we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.