Risk Associate 12 Month Maternity Contract

Roles & Responsibilities

Supporting the firm in the management and ongoing enhancement of its risk framework and risk registers both within the formal review and challenge process and through engagement with risk owners provision of dedicated training and query responses.

Performance of 2nd line control testing supporting the accuracy and completeness of existing 1st line control activity and identifying potential improvements to the control testing framework.

Supporting the development of the firms risk culture through engagement with stakeholders training and communications and within the appropriate internal forums and committees.

Provision and ongoing enhancement of management information on risk and risk-related activity to senior leadership the Board and other senior stakeholders.

Becoming a subject matter expert on risk control and risk event management within the firms risk and control frameworks.

Oversight of the firms Incident Management process ensuring that risk events are effectively managed to resolution by their operational owners and in compliance with the Consumer Protection Code 2012 and all other applicable codes and legislation.

Assisting other business areas with risk-related queries including monitoring Risk mailboxes in conjunction with other members of the Risk Team

Displays awareness of the firms risk and control environment and engages proactively with colleagues and management to identify and mitigate risk.

Displays awareness of the regulatory environment in which the firm operates and proactively escalates and addresses and breaches of these requirements.

Consistently demonstrates that the customer is at the heart of everything we do through their engagement with stakeholders and through the resolution of queries and issues in a timely and effective manner.

The Risk Associate will also be required to support the wider team from time to time in areas outside of the immediate risk environment as well as supporting firmwide projects and initiatives where required.

Skills

1-3 years experience in a 2nd line enterprise risk role or 1st line operational risk management

Experience working in a risk compliance assurance or audit function in the financial services sector preferably in a mortgage lending/servicing environment.

Proven track record in a fast-paced environment within a financial services regulatory environment and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Knowledge of relevant regulatory codes particularly the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears and the Consumer Protection Code.

Demonstrable understanding of risk and control within the financial services environment.

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and can confidently present information to senior stakeholders.

Microsoft Office proficiency strong Excel and Powerpoint knowledge is particularly desirable.

Can work independently without direct supervision and work to deadlines.

Attention to detail and accuracy with strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise workload.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

Professional certificates in risk management and/or compliance-related qualifications such as the Professional Diploma in Compliance  are desirable but not essential dependent on industry-relevant experience.

Accredited Product Advisor (Loans) or working towards accreditation preferred.

Additional Information :

Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) Fitness & Probity Regime

Some of our roles are Control Functions (CF) as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010. If a vacancy is for a CF role it will be indicated above. For CF roles appointment will be conditional on Mars Capital being fully satisfied that the appointee meets the requirements as set out in the Fitness and Probity Standards 2018 issued by the Central Bank of Ireland.  In the case of proposed appointees to Pre-Approval Control Functions this includes prior approval by the CBI of such appointments.

D&I statement

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time