Job Description
CEO RLAM Ireland
Location: Dublin
Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based
Closing date: Thursday 11th June 2026
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) is an integral part of the customer owned mutual society Royal London and a sister company to Royal London Ireland, which is Ireland’s leading provider of protection insurance with a growing retirement business.
RLAM is headquartered in London with ambitions to grow in a targeted way internationally. Establishing an Irish Management Company (Manco) is an important step in RLAM’s growth strategy driven by the intention to deliver a world class customer experience and ensure growth is driven and managed with customer interests at the core.
RLAM has over Euro20B of AUM in Dublin based funds and is actively preparing to launch their first ETFs in Ireland. RLAM is currently applying for CBI approval for the new Manco with the appointment of a CEO as a critical step. Manco employees will be based alongside Royal London Ireland’s 170-plus staff on St Stephen’s Green and will play an important role in shaping, driving and protecting our growth.
About the role
As CEO of the RLAM ManCo, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight, ensuring the organisation delivers on its objectives while maintaining the highest standards of governance and regulatory compliance. Acting as the critical link between the Board and day-to-day operations, you will safeguard governance, manage risk, and drive organisational effectiveness - while enabling the continued growth of RLAM’s European business.
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Shape and deliver RLAM’s European strategy in partnership with senior leadership
- Act as the single point of executive accountability for ManCo performance
- Partner with the Board and Chair to ensure strong governance and decision-making
- Represent RLAM in industry forums and regulatory engagement
Operational Oversight
- Oversee all ManCo activities, including Irish operations and the initial establishment of a German branch
- Ensure effective supervision of Designated Persons and delegated functions
- Maintain robust governance, risk, and control frameworks in line with regulatory expectations
- Drive operational resilience, performance, and commercial discipline
Regulatory & Distribution Oversight
- Act as CEO and concurrently undertake Designated Person responsibilities for either Distribution or Capital and Financial Management, in line with regulatory guidance
- Engage proactively with the Central Bank of Ireland and other regulators
- Ensure strong oversight, governance, and escalation frameworks are in place
People & Culture
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing senior leadership team
- Foster a culture aligned to Royal London values and ethical standards
- Ensure robust succession planning and organisational capability
About you
We’re seeking a highly experienced and credible executive who brings:
- Deep expertise across UCITS, AIFM, MiFID and European regulatory frameworks
- Strong track record of engaging with regulators at a senior level
- Experience managing multi-jurisdictional operations and branch oversight
- Outstanding board-level communication, influencing, and decision-making skill.
About Royal London Asset Management
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients’ capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change.
Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.
We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance.
Inclusion, diversity and belonging
We’re an inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.
Controlled Functions - some of our roles are ‘controlled functions’ as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 Central Bank Reform Act 2010 (Sections 20 and 22) Regulations and 2011 (S.I. No. 437 of 2011), as amended. If a vacancy is for a Controlled Function (CF), it will state this in the job title above. For CF roles, appointment will be conditional on Royal London Ireland being fully satisfied that the appointee meets the requirements as set out in the Fitness and Probity standards issued by the Central Bank of Ireland; as well the Minimum Competency Code Requirements, as applicable for the role