Senior Risk Manager – Commercial Lending

Our client, a financial services organisations are seeking an experienced and self-motivated senior Risk Manager to be based in Dublin.

Reporting to the CEO, the successful applicant will lead and shape the compliance function and ensure that policies and procedures comply with all relevant legislation and codes of practice.

Responsibilities and duties will include:

• Develop relevant frameworks, metrics and reports for risk analysis of investment products and portfolios 
  
  
• Analysis of proposed changes to business practices and advising Senior Management of Compliance implications 
  
  
• Analysis of proposed changes to business practices and advising Senior Management of Compliance implications 
  
  
• Ensuring that all regulatory reporting deadlines are met, including statutory financial statements, quarterly / annual returns to the Central Bank of Ireland
  
  
• Monitoring and reporting findings to the Board and/or Risk Committee as appropriate.
  
  
• Ownership and management of the risk register, and in conjunction with the Risk Committee, contribution to the establishment of appropriate stress scenarios and management actions 
  
  
• Analysis and interpretation of new and existing laws/regulations and providing relevant guidance and communication 
  
  
• Carrying out due diligence reviews and audits on Third Party Providers 
  
  
• Monitoring the internal/external audit process and ensuring compliance with internal controls & procedures 
  
  
• Communication of Group compliance standards to the business 
  
  
• Represent the Company at relevant industry events

Experience and attributes:

• A degree and/or relevant professional qualification.
  
  
• Experience within a lending / banking environment, with demonstrable career progression in a range of assignments. 
  
  
• Familiarity in use of main PC applications e.g. Excel, Word, Power point, MS Project  
  
  
• Excellent technical knowledge and skills, particularly with regards to the organisation, processes and systems used in a lending / financial services business. Needs to have an excellent understanding of the ending transaction cycle
  
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
   
  
  This is a permanent position based in Central Dublin with an excellent package.