Operational Risk Manager

Responsibilities:  

• Work with the Sector Risk Manager, Business Management and Corporate Risk
• Ensure the above lines of business comply with Corporate Risk Policy
• Work closely with line of business Management to understand the business, identify risk issues, and promote solutions to manage risks
• Ensure that risk identification and assessment techniques are in place and maintained (both high level and granular assessments)
• Ensure that appropriate risk monitoring is in place, maintained and challenged and that trends are identified appropriate actions are being taken and escalated where appropriate
• Participate in appropriate business meetings / committees and processes to identify opportunities to improve risk mitigants / controls and reduce risk
• Assess emerging risks, including those related to new client take-on, new products or significant process / business changes and propose effective solutions
• Promote a strong risk awareness culture within the above lines of business
• Ensure a mechanism exists to report on the risk assessment and monitoring activities undertaken (including escalation of significant issues) to both the line of business and the risk management sector
• Production of appropriate reporting, identification and escalation of key issues

Requirements: 

• Excellent problem-solving, judgement and analytical abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently on initiatives
• Ability to handle stressful situations while maintaining a professional, problem solving approach
• Good understanding of Fund Accounting and Transfer Agency business
• BS/BA degree and at least 4 years of audit and/or risk management experience in an established financial services or investment management organization or at a top tier accountancy firm with a specialization in financial industry engagements.  Alternatively an operational role which had a risk management functions

If you are interested in this position please contact David Newsway on 01 6760505 or apply below

Please note due to the large volume of applications we are currently receiving, one of our consultants shall be in touch only if your application is suitable and matches the experience required.

We at Quest are a Team of experienced and professional Financial Recruiters who are solely dedicated to recruiting for the Financial Services Industry.
 
Through our reputation, in-depth sector knowledge and impeccable standards of conduct and confidentiality we have developed professional relationships with Financial World Leaders located throughout Ireland, Luxembourg, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. Our experienced Funds Team offer a personalised service and will listen closely to what you want – your career goals and motivations.
 
We endeavour to effectively and efficiently maximise your job requirements perfectly with the role, company fit, culture and overall remuneration package