Graduate –Operations & Digital Innovation

Job Description: Graduate –Operations & Digital
Innovation

Location:
Dublin, (Hybrid)

Contract Type:
2-Year Graduate Programme; 2-year Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

Start Date:
September 2026

Organisation: Irish
Funds Industry Association (Irish Funds)

About Irish Funds

Irish Funds is the representative body for Ireland’s
funds and asset management industry. We promote and support Ireland as a
leading global centre for investment funds.

With 20,000 professionals across the sector nationwide,
we represent 150 member firms, providing expertise across the full spectrum of global
investing. Irish Funds work closely with policymakers and stakeholders both in
Ireland and internationally to support a strong regulatory and business
environment while reinforcing Ireland’s reputation as a global financial
services hub.

Our Mission: We are the voice of the funds and asset
management industry in Ireland.

Our Vision: Ireland will be the premier location to
enable and support global investing through its reputation for trust,
capability, and innovation.

Our Values:

Collaboration we
succeed together and in working with others

Commitment to
achieving better outcomes for investors

Dedication to
member interests

Excellence in
delivering and enhancing our capabilities

Integrity in
everything we do

Society/Community
engagement we give back

Transparency in
who we represent, our interests and our decisions

You will join a small, dynamic, and high-impact team,
collaborating with colleagues across Dublin and Brussels. This role offers
exposure to multiple internal teams and the opportunity to contribute to
initiatives that will enhance operational efficiency and strengthen digital
capability.

Benefits:

·      
Hybrid Working – Dublin based and remote working

·      
Competitive salary with discretionary bonus

·      
Pension contribution

·      
Health cover allowance 

·      
Training and Development supported

The Role

We are seeking a technically minded graduate to join
our Operations Team in a newly created, structured 2-year programme starting
September 2026.

The role focuses on:

·        
Improving processes

·        
Enhancing data
reporting and insights

·        
Implementing automation
and AI-assisted tools

You will support strategic initiatives, helping to
enhance operational efficiency and strengthen data-driven decision-making. This
role provides hands-on experience across multiple functions, enabling the
graduate to develop broad expertise in operations and digital innovation within
a professional association environment.

Key Responsibilities

1.       AI & Digital Transformation

·        
Identify opportunities
to streamline workflows and reduce manual workloads.

·        
Support the evaluation
and implementation of AI-assisted tools and automation solutions.

·        
Act as a “Digital
Champion,” creating guides, resources, and training materials to promote
responsible adoption of new technologies.

2.       Data Analytics & Reporting

·        
Develop and maintain
Management Information (MI) frameworks and analytics dashboards using tools
such as Power BI, Tableau, or Microsoft Lists.

·        
Analyse data to
generate actionable insights supporting operational improvements.

·        
Support integration of
analytics tools to improve reporting and monitoring across teams.

·       Support, complete
periodic reporting and updating of relevant systems including multiple
platforms such as Storyblok, Microsoft CRM and SharePoint.

3.       Systems & Operational Support

·       Assist with the ongoing
development and improvement of internal systems, including the Member Portal CRM,
SharePoint and Storyblok.

·        
Provide analytical and
operational support the business as needed, such as Public Affairs and Member
Services teams during peak cycles.

·        
Contribute to
initiatives enhancing data accuracy and reducing duplication across systems.

4.       Innovation & Capability Development

·        
Promote continuous
improvement and responsible adoption of emerging digital tools.

·        
Support initiatives
that foster innovation and operational excellence across the organisation.

What We Are Looking For

·    Education: Recent graduate (2025 or 2026) with a degree in
Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, or
a business degree with strong digital/technical focus.

·        
Technical Skills: Familiarity with data visualisation tools (Power
BI/Tableau) and Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Lists).

·      AI &
Automation: Interest in practical
and ethical application of Generative AI and workflow automation.

·        
Analytical
Mindset: Ability to interpret data,
identify trends, and generate actionable insights.

·        
Communication
& Collaboration: Strong interpersonal
skills and ability to work across teams.

·        
Problem Solving
& Curiosity: Enthusiasm for
exploring new technologies and improving processes.

What We Offer

·        
Mentorship &
Development: A structured 2-year
graduate programme with professional guidance.

·        
High-Impact
Projects: Ownership of initiatives shaping
the association’s digital future.

·        Cross-Functional
Exposure: Opportunities to work across
Operations, Public Affairs, and Member Services.

·        
Practical
Experience: Hands-on work with
automation, analytics, and emerging digital tools.