Operational Risk Consultant – AVP – Dublin recruitment

Operational Risk Consultant AVP Risk and Compliance department in Dublin

My client is a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, with offices from coast to coast in the U.S. and overseas and strategic relationships with more than 3,000 banks around the world.

The primary areas of responsibility for the Operational Risk Department are:
Responsible for supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of risk based programs across the group to identify, assess and mitigate any operational risk that arises from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, systems or external events, while maintaining a balance between risk mitigation and operational efficiency.
Experience:
A number of years' experience (2-3) in a risk, operational risk or audit role or equivalent experience in the financial services industry, preferably relating to banking and finance
Experience of performing risk and control assessments
Experience of operational risk event investigation and resolution
Strong track record in risk management Basel II exposure/knowledge an advantage
Experience in either preparing or participating in the key risk identification for an ICAAP regulatory submission
Strong awareness of control and risk management concepts and practice
Strong commercial awareness of the financial drivers and risk activities of a banking services operation
Demonstrated ability to build partnering relationships across the company at all levels (persuasive, good listener and assimilator of ideas and perspectives)
Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to identify problems and develop solutions
Proven interpersonal, organization and communication skills
Strong communication and presentation skills, and strong numerical skills with good attention to detail
Ability to work effectively with change
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Relevant business/accounting degree or equivalent