Role: UK Risk Oversight Analyst

Location: Belfast with Hybrid working

This role is being offered on a permanent basis.

Are you interested in playing a vital role in providing independent second line assurance on business processes, systems and controls to manage key compliance and operational risks within AIB UK?

Summary of Role

UK Operational Risk is a second line of defence function comprising of Operational Risk Oversight and Risk & Compliance Assurance, reporting to the Head of UK Operational Risk. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to engage regularly with the Senior Risk Management Team and the wider AIB UK Management Teams whilst having exposure to topics that are being monitored closely by the PRA and FCA  as part of their regulatory agenda.

The primary objective of the team is to provide oversight of the banks Operational Risks to ensure they are being managed effectively by the first line of defence and adhering to the appropriate risk Frameworks and Policies. Operational Risk incorporates 10 distinct sub-risks covering areas such as Change Risk, Data Risk, Product Risk, Operational Resilience and Third Party Management.

AIB UK is a dynamic business and Risk plays a key role in providing second line oversight and reporting to the Management Team and the Board on the appropriateness of the control environment.  The role will present exciting learning and career development opportunities. 

We are looking for a motivated and energetic individual to join the UK Operational Risk team and is an exciting opportunity for individuals who would like to further their career.

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Monitor and assess Operational Risk events ensuring lessons learned are applied to all incidents.
• Contribute to the evolution of regular Committee and Board reports ensuring the Operational Risk profile of the Banks is appropriately monitored against the Risk Appetite Statement.
• Provide timely and insightful feedback to first line on all areas of Operational Risk including  Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCA’s) and Event reporting.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and educating wider team in an ever-changing landscape.
• Effectively plan and prioritise in order to deliver against the annual UK Risk Plan.
• Support and embed a strong risk culture at all times.

You will need to show us that you have:

1. Experience in developing  Operational Risk Frameworks, Including Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCA), Risk Appetite, and Reporting
2. Technical skills with experience working with data, analysis and making recommendations.
3. Dynamic self-starter with the ability to work independently demonstrating good organisational, communication and influencing skills.  
4. Strong inter-personal skills with the ability to build strong effective working relationships without compromising independence and influencing the desired risk culture across the organisation.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to communicate clearly.

Life at AIB

At AIB, we have a clear purpose - Empowering people to build a sustainable future. We want to be at the heart of our customers’ financial lives by giving them an exceptional experience. That goes for our employees too.

We are building a culture that breaks the conventions of what our customer and employees expect of a bank.

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live.  Our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.  More details on our hybrid working arrangements and expected office attendance for your role will be provided to you during the recruitment process.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We celebrate diversity and believe in a culture of inclusion where all our employees can succeed. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie.

If you feel you have what it takes, click apply and fill in the online application form. If you would like more information the Talent Acquisition Team can help. You can contact them on email at careers@aib.ie.

By when?  Closing date is Friday 5th April 2024

Disclaimer:

Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.