Hybrid Application Manager

at Davy

• Job title: Application Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dublin, Ireland

About the role

• Lead implementation of Portfolio Management System for Davy Wealth Management, overseeing design, configuration, and testing while collaborating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of the Portfolio Management System (PMS), from design and configuration through to testing, data migration, and go-live.
• Collaborate with business users and department heads to identify operational challenges and define effective system or process-based solutions.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely, on-budget delivery and resolution of issues.
• Facilitate workshops to gather business requirements and define system configurations.
• Evaluate and communicate organisational impacts resulting from new system implementations or process changes.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, project documentation, tracking milestones, dependencies, and risks.
• Design and manage the integration of the PMS with existing Davy systems, ensuring seamless workflows and operational efficiency.
• Ensure accurate migration and reconciliation of historical data to support seamless transition and operational continuity
• Become a subject matter expert by maintaining a detailed knowledge base of business operations, business processes, data flows and systems.
• Lead the development and execution of robust test strategies to validate system functionality and support successful deployment.
• Support business readiness through process reviews, training material development, training delivery, and post-implementation reviews.
• Serve as the primary liaison for internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Provide regular updates, progress reports, and risk assessments to senior leadership and steering committees.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration across business, operations, compliance, and IT teams to ensure alignment and buy-in.
• Take full ownership of the PMS post-implementation, ensuring it evolves with business needs.
• Configure, enhance, and maintain systems in line with evolving business requirements and product roadmaps
• Provide high-quality application support, managing backlogs, resolving queries, and escalating as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure ongoing data integrity, reporting accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in asset/wealth management, fund administration, or buy-side technology/change roles.
• Proven track record in managing fintech system implementations ideally in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of front-to-back investment processes including trading, compliance, settlements, NAV, and performance attribution.
• Familiarity with investment data domains such as Securities Master, Holdings, Transactions, Benchmarks, ESG, Risk, and Reference Data.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including UCITS, PRIIPs, SFDR, and MiFID II (desirable).
• Strong project management skills with a history of delivering complex initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with commercial PMS/OMS platforms and investment record-keeping systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Business, Technology, or a related discipline.