Role Profile Job Title: Digital Transformation Manager Contract Type: Permanent Division/Function: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland ("SBCI") **Closing date for applications 9/1/2026** Summary of the Business The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities. The SBCI is the Irish national promotional institution created by the SBCI Act 2014 with the objective of delivering effective financial supports to Irish enterprises, in particular SMEs, addressing failures in the Irish credit market and driving competition and innovation. The SBCI currently provides funding and guarantees to a range of finance providers to support the provision of long-term low-cost credit to SMEs in Ireland. The SBCI continues to develop its range of financial supports to address market failures in the Irish credit market. Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including: Hybrid work options An extensive wellbeing programme. A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, International Multicultural Awareness Team (IMAT), Sports and Social, Volunteering and lots more Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation. Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees Career average defined benefit pension scheme Role Summary One of the key strategic objectives for the SBCI is developing its digital capability. SBCI has developed a digital platform, the 'SBCI Hub', for engaging and delivering enhanced end-to-end digital processes and services to our Lending partners, SMEs and SBCI end users. In addition, SBCI is embarking on an ambitious digital strategy to optimise our operating model. We are seeking the skills of a Digital Transformation Manager who will lead SBCI's digital transformation, ensuring the delivery and continuous improvement of the SBCI Hub platform and coordinating the delivery/improvement of other IT solutions. This role combines technical leadership with a strong focus on digital enablement, driving initiatives that enhance user experience, streamlining processes, and promoting innovation. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the Digital Transformation Manager will shape and implement strategies that strengthen SBCI's digital capabilities and support its long-term business objectives. Key Responsibilities The role will include but is not limited to: Act as product owner for the SBCI Hub, defining product vision and roadmap, ensuring timely delivery of new features to budget and on time, and effectively managing third party developers. Lead and manage a team responsible for the planning and delivery of digital enablement initiatives in SBCI and continuous improvement of the SBCI Hub, including documentation of business and technical requirements and sprint management of delivery. Manage Cloud and Security infrastructure to maintain robust cybersecurity standards. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver end-to-end digital processes that improve operational efficiency and user experience. Drive continuous improvement through digital innovation, exploring emerging technologies and best practices. Provide scheduled reporting on digital performance metrics and project progress. Ensure effective project control procedures for timelines, budgets, and risk management. Act as liaison with NTMA IT for internal IT projects and integration with SBCI systems. Support cross-functional projects and contribute to SBCI's broader digital strategy, ensuring effective project control procedures and processes are in place to maintain control on delivery timelines, schedules, costs and risks . The SBCI operates with a small and focused team, which means that flexibility is required from all team members to contribute to efforts beyond their specific areas of responsibility when necessary. All team members are expected to participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives within the SBCI and with external stakeholders. Qualifications and Skills Qualifications Minimum 7 years' experience in IT operations or project management within financial services or IT consultancy. Proven experience in digital transformation projects, UX principles, and stakeholder engagement. Experience in leading and managing a high performing team Third-level qualification in Computer Science or Project Management or other relevant qualification Strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructures and SaaS solutions. Experience managing agile projects and technical workstreams. Skills Strategic thinker with ability to translate business needs into digital solutions. Strong communication and influencing skills at senior level, including written and presentation skills. Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to lead teams and foster collaboration across diverse stakeholders. Innovative mindset with a focus on enhancing digital engagement and user experience. Ability to meet deadlines and perform tasks in a fast-paced environment. About the NTMA Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including: Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hours An extensive wellbeing programme Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees Career average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representativeof our society. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. 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Role Profile Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Division/Function: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Reports to: Digital Transformation Manager Career Stream: Professional Career Zone: Support Professional **** Closing date for applications - 09/01/2026 ** Summary of the Business The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities. The SBCI is the Irish national promotional institution created by the SBCI Act 2014 with the objective of delivering effective financial supports to Irish enterprises, in particular SMEs, addressing failures in the Irish credit market and driving competition and innovation. The SBCI currently provides funding and guarantees to a range of finance providers to support the provision of long-term low-cost credit to SMEs in Ireland. The SBCI continues to develop its range of financial supports to address market failures in the Irish credit market. Role Summary SBCI is seeking to recruit a Senior Software Engineer to join our DevOps team responsible for the SBCI's Hub platform. The Hub is a custom-build, cloud-based solution used by the SBCI to manage all aspects of our products. It has a variety of user roles including customers, lenders as well as a variety of internal SBCI roles (Customer Service Agents, Lending, MI and Finance teams etc). The primary role of the successful candidate is to work closely with the Solution Architect and various technical and business stakeholders on all future changes and lead the development across the entire stack and range of functionality, implement technical tasks (investigations, environment configuration, implement standards etc). This position requires strong proficiency in Java Springboot, Angular and SQL, along with a deep understanding of CI-CD, security, data warehousing concepts and agile/dev-ops best practices. The ideal candidate is a personable problem-solver who works well with others with a strong passion for exploring and understanding the various user roles and identifying the best solution while ensuring quality-driven and efficient implementation. Principal Accountabilities This role will include, but is not limited to: Proactively collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to identify technical solutions and potential challenges ensuring these are translated into non-technical language and widely understood Guide the Hub DevOps team in implementing agreed solutions to the SBCI Hub. Explore and prototype working technical solutions via coded samples and/or tool configuration as and when required and collaborate closely with the DevOps team to ensure successful adoption Liaise with Solution Architect, Security Architect, Cloud Engineers to identity best-in-class solutions and adherence to highest standards of security, resilience and data quality. Ensure the implementation of solutions adhere to agreed architecture principles and strategy Collaborate closely with Product Owner, Analysts and UX designer to ensure User Stories align to solution and can be easily understood by all and are achievable by DevOps team Design and implement CI-CD pipelines to ensure rapid, efficient, frequent and safe implementations to the SBCI Hub Platform Act as Scrum Master for the DevOps team, continuously promoting an agile approach to all aspects of the delivery Provide technical leadership and expertise to developers to solve low level issues and ensure rapid delivery of high-quality code Take ownership of the entire SDLC, designing both high and low-level solutions, development, various QA phases as well as the implementation and subsequent production support of the system Ensure the easy and resilient integration of the SBCI Hub with external systems used by our various business partners through forward-looking architecture, documentation, collaboration and communication Work closely with the MI team to ensure the highest quality of data is being captured and delivered to the EDW and that all solutions support the organisation's growing MI needs. Promote high standards of QA, Resilience, Security, Disaster Recovery and Documentation for the SBCI Hub Define processes for support and maintenance of all components of the SBCI Hub The SBCI operates with a small and focused team, which means that flexibility is required from all team members to contribute to efforts beyond their specific areas of responsibility when necessary. All team members are expected to participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives within the SBCI and with external stakeholders. Experience / Skills At a minimum, the candidate must have the following: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems or other relevant discipline At least 7 years' enterprise technology experience working in a relevant or similar role in Financial Services or IT consultancy Highly skilled and experienced in the following technologies: Angular Springboot (Java) XSL:FO SQL Jenkins Proven ability to look strategically and creatively at complex problems and systems and working closely with both internal and external stakeholders to identify practical solutions to solve those challenges Extensive experience working across every phase of the entire SDLC from Initiation to design, build, QA, implementation, support and maintenance. Strong experience implementing REST APIs via a microservices architecture, with a working knowledge of API-led design. Experience of designing and implementing a variety of CI-CD pipelines via Jenkins (and associated plugins) Track record of achievement and ability to operate in a rapidly changing and demanding environment Working with wider team members to ensure standards are understood and delivery meets quality and timeline expectations Training and mentoring junior developers Excellent and clear communications skills and ability to build strong relationships with both team members and external stakeholders. Solid understanding and a passion for agile methodologies and frameworks and capable of successfully leading Scrum and DevOps teams While not essential, the ideal candidate will also have the following skills and experience: Familiarity with the following technologies would be very beneficial: Azure Docker Kubernetes Sonar JMeter Knowledge of security concepts and standards with a history of designing and implementing MFA, Token management, Code Quality controls etc Knowledge of the Atlassian suite (Confluence, Jira & Bitbucket) Professional experience in credit & lending business domain, understanding concepts, terminology and processes. About the NTMA Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including: Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hours An extensive wellbeing programme Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees Career average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representativeof our society. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.
Role Profile Job Title: Senior Fund Accountant Division/Function: FTO - Finance Reports to (job title): Finance Manager Job Family: Finance Career Stream: Professional Career Zone: Professionals / Specialists Contract: 18 months (FTC) ** Closing date for applications - 2nd January 2026 ** Role Summary The NTMA currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Fund Accountant to join the Irish Sovereign Funds Finance team on an 18 month contract reporting to the Finance Manager. It represents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to take up a challenging and interesting position supporting the finance operations for Ireland's sovereign development and wealth funds (Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), Future Ireland Fund (FIF), Infrastructure and Nature and Climate Fund (ICNF). Principal Accountabilities May include but are not limited to the following: Administration of loans including reviewing facility agreements, calculating interest, applicable fees and repayments for review and approval. Review partnership agreements and interpret reporting requirements and partnership structures. Review investee allocations and capital account statements. Review and process capital call and distribution notices. Track daily cash activity, including setting up wire payments and daily cash projections. Prepare and review accounting journals ensuring accurate records of investment transactions are maintained . Correspond with General Partners, Investees and Borrowers on queries. Assist in year-end valuation process for direct equity investments. Prepare/Review daily and monthly management reporting. Input/review transaction and valuation information into the portfolio management system (IBOR). Review/ prepare the reconciliation of the daily NAVs produced by the Fund's Portfolio Management System to the ABOR. Assist tax advisors with fund and investor K-1s review and various tax payments. Review Investment Manager and Custodian fees. Respond to business unit requests in a professional and timely manner. Support internal and external audits. Ensure compliance to internal procedures in all tasks. Work closely with the Financial Reporting team, the Investment team and Project teams. Participate in the continuous development and enhancement of workflows and procedures. Support and mentor junior fund accountants ensuring quality and consistency in deliverables Work on Projects / Adhoc tasks as required. Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) desirable but not essential. Third level qualification preferably in Finance or Accounting (or related field). At least 4 years' experience in Fund Accounting, knowledge of Private Market products essential and knowledge of Hedge products desirable. Skills Ability to adapt quickly to the role. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to easily form good working relationships with team members and senior stakeholders alike. Strong attention to detail. A self-starter willing to take the initiative to get results. Analytical with good problem-solving skills. Flexible and adaptable to change. Ability to multi-task and manage priorities against key deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to work independently, but contribute in a team-oriented environment. Knowledge Experience in the administration and accounting of investments such as unquoted investments and loans is essential. Experience in the administration and accounting of investments such as quoted equities, bonds, funds and derivatives is desirable. Experience working with loans systems, loans administration, calculating interest due including ability to calculate interpolated interest rates would be advantageous. Experience reviewing and interpreting loan facility agreements, limited partnerships agreements and other investment documentation would be advantageous. Experience using a portfolio management system. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with experience in other Microsoft Packages. Knowledge of general ledger applications (in particular Infor SunSystems) would be advantageous. Understanding of the role of Finance in maintaining a strong control environment. Summary of the Business The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities. Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency, the New Economy and Recovery Authority (NewERA), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) and the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA). The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA), the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI). Recently the NTMA mandate has expanded to include oversight and management of the Future Ireland Fund (FIF) and the Infrastructure, Nature and Climate Fund (ICNF). This role is to support the finance operations service delivery to FIF, ICNF and ISIF. FIF and ICNF are newly formed sovereign wealth funds. The FIF aims to ensure steady and long-term support for state expenditure from 2041, and the ICNF is designed to bolster state spending after 2026 in response to economic downturns or to fund environmental initiatives between 2026 and 2030. ISIF is a sovereign development fund with a mandate to invest on a commercial basis to support economic activity and employment in Ireland. Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including: Flexible work options including remote working and variable work hours An extensive wellbeing programme Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation including education support and paid study leave Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees Competitive salary and 25 days annual leave Career Average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representativeof our society. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.
Role Profile Job Title: Legal Cost Accountant Business Unit: State Claims Agency Reports to: Head of Legal Costs Contract: Permanent ** Closing date for applications - 01/01/2026 ** Summary of the Business The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities. Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency, the New Economy and Recovery Authority ("NewERA"), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, National Development Finance Agency and the NTMA Future Ireland Funds business unit with responsibility for the management of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund . The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI). Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including: Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hours An extensive wellbeing programme Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees Career average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme The NTMA is designated as the State Claims Agency (SCA) when performing the claims management and risk management functions delegated to it under the National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Act 2000. The SCA's principal objectives are: The SCA is obliged by statute to manage delegated claims and counterclaims in such manner as to ensure that the liabilities of the State authorities are contained at the lowest achievable level. In performing this function the SCA seeks to act fairly and ethically in its dealings with people who have suffered injuries and who take legal actions against the State or State bodies, and the families of these people; and To implement targeted personal injury and property damage risk work programmes to mitigate litigation risk in State authorities and healthcare enterprises, in order to reduce the costs of future litigation against the State. The SCA is obliged by statute to manage claims for legal costs, and recovery of legal costs however such costs are incurred. The SCA's remit covers personal injury and third-party property damage risks and claims relating to certain State authorities including the State itself, Government ministers, the Attorney General, the Health Service Executive, the voluntary healthcare sector, An Garda Sochna, the Irish Prison Service, the Defence Forces and community and comprehensive schools. It also manages third-party costs arising from certain Tribunals of Inquiry. Role Summary The Legal Costs Unit within the State Claims Agency is seeking to recruit a Legal Cost Accountant to join an established legal costs team, managing more than 1500 legal cost claims per annum. Reporting to the Head of Legal Costs, the role involves management of high-volume solicitors' bills of costs and negotiation with a view to achieving savings. Principal Accountabilities The principal accountabilities associated with the role will include: Professionally analyse and scrutinise incoming bills of costs including liability for payment. Represent the State Claims Agency at Circuit Court and High Court adjudication of costs hearings or by way of negotiation of costs and/ or the presentation of oral or written submissions necessarily required or directed Liaise with external panel solicitors and legal advisers, and relevant delegated State authorities taking instructions for the purpose of opposing bills of costs and dealing with all aspects of legal costs related queries Management of a large caseload comprising a variety of costs claims When requested the provision input into reports as required Providing full support to the Head of Legal Costs, in-house solicitors and claims management teams Supporting a culture of continuous improvement to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Legal Costs Unit. Skills Strong organisational skills with ability and experience of managing a large portfolio of costs claims Excellent report writing, IT and Communication Skills (Oral and Written) Sound judgment, negotiation and problem-solving skills Knowledge 5 years or more experience as part of a team in a modern and fast paced legal costs management environment negotiating and or adjudicating incoming solicitors' bills of costs Knowledge of the legal costs industry preferable Membership of one of the relevant recognised professional governing bodies would be desirable Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representativeof our society. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.
