Operational Risk Analyst

Job Description

A leading financial services company are recruiting for an Operational Risk Analyst. Fantastic career progression opportunities and benefits available.

A leading company in Dublin are looking for people to join their growing team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Operational Risk Analyst to develop their career in the financial sector.

Our client is based in Dublin City and on behalf of them we are currently recruiting for an Operational Risk Analyst to join a growing and dynamic team.

Duties:

Oversight & Execution

• Testing: Perform risk-based point in time assessment and testing per the annual testing plan
• Monitoring: Manage the process for monitoring and following up on Op Risk recommendations and treatment plans to resolve issues and improve processes
• Review key reports and metrics to monitor compliance with standards, policies and regulations
• Timely and accurate reporting of operational risks to managers & stakeholders e.g. Operations, Clients

Risk Framework/Programme Development

• Input into the implementation of regulatory and operational risk control standards

Risk Assessment

• Document risks, validate through testing the company wide risk and control self-assessment process and monitor the progress of treatment plans across the business

Reporting

• Preparing reports of identified operational & regulatory issues (external & internal stakeholders)

Advisory & Third Parties

• Provide support and practical assistance to functional management to understand and manage regulatory operational and enterprise risk
• Input to any new business development as required

Team Development

• Ability to work in a team environment with the objective of achieving the goals of the Operational Risk team

Skills and Experience:

• 3rd level education to Degree in an economic or numerical discipline and/or relevant professional qualifications
• Previous experience in an Operational Risk role or similar preferred
• Previous experience of undertaking a role that requires strong attention to detail
• Strong cross-functional experience either in-house or externally in a financial services environment preferred
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of regulatory and operational risks influencing the Irish credit sector along with strong credit skills
• Knowledge of business functions and systems relevant to financial services, preferably across consumer and commercial lending (desirable)
• Previous experience liaising with Regulators (desirable)

Benefits:

• Pension from Day one
• Healthcare from Day One
• 20 days holidays plus 3 company days
• Robust further education scheme
• Weekends off

If interested:

If you are interested in hearing more about this role. Please contact Lauren K at Morgan McKinley.

Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.

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