Designated Persons in a Fund Management Company

At a glance

The Professional Certificate for Designated Persons in a Fund Management Company was introduced to support the development of individuals in Designated Person roles, or those who aspire to these roles. It is also relevant to individuals who support Designated Persons and to other professionals in Fund Management Companies.



This certificate has been designed in consultation with our Funds Advisory Board, Irish Funds and a variety of industry experts.



How you will benefit

The programme will support your personal and professional development in taking on senior roles in the fund management industry.



It will:

• Enhance your knowledge and skills; and

• Equip you with the competencies necessary to take on a DP position, or to support a DP



The programme will acheive these objectives by:

• Ensuring that you have a full understanding of the legal and regulatory obligations including the Central Bank of Ireland expectations in this area;

• Guide you on how you can develop a “DP mindset”;

• Provide you with a good understanding of the various conflicts that can arise from multiple sources and situations and how these can be addressed, with a strong focus on the practicalities of challenge in different situations and different DP roles;

• Equip you to engage successfully with boards and with the Central Bank of Ireland



Award

• Professional Certificate for Designated Persons in a Fund Management Company from UCD

• This is a special purpose award and a level 9 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications

Designated Persons in a Fund Management Company (NFQ level 9, 10 ECTS)



You study one module which carries 10 ECTS (academic credits).

The course of study will focus on each of the following areas:

• Legal and Regulatory Requirements

• The DP Appointment Process

• The DP mindset - constructive challenge

• Conflicts management

• Engagement with the board including the board of funds under management and with the Central Bank of Ireland

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements to the Professional Certificate for Designated Persons in a Fund Management Company are as follows:

• Honours degree (min. 2.2 L8 NFQ)

or

• Admission may also be considered for experienced professionals who do not meet the admission requirements as set out above, where they can demonstrate knowledge through their work i.e. they have more than 5 years’ experience in a management role (to be considered on a case-by-case-basis).

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Professional Body Membership

You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to undertake this programme, (membership year January - December).

1 trimester

• All lectures for this programme will be delivered on Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 9pm.*

• The first lecture will be in-person at a venue to be confirmed in Central Dublin.

• *Indicitive. Confirmation of timetable will be available on application

Next intake: Autumn Trimester 2025-2026 academic year - (Assessment in January 2026.

Progression

The Professional Education Framework is a flexible education pathway that provides learning and development opportunities wherever you are in your career. You can access the framework at any step to take specialist qualifications depending on your career and learning need.