Risk Officer

About the Business
QCE is directly owned by QCL within the Quilter group
Quilter Cheviot has been the wealth manager of choice for individuals and families for over 250 years, and today is one of the UK's largest wealth management firms offering expert discretionary investment management and financial advice through our sister company, Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning.
We offer a highly personalised service to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners.
Quilter Cheviot has presence throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands.
We are part of Quilter plc, a leading provider of advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions and discretionary fund management which is listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges and manages over £119.4 billion of client investments (as at December 2024).
If you want to play a part in shaping the future of our business, bringing new ideas and challenge then now is a great time to join us.
About the Role
Level: 3
Location: Dublin
Department: Risk Officer
Contract: Permanent
The risk & compliance function plays an important role within Quilter Cheviot Europe, providing 2nd line oversight of QCE's implementation of the Group Risk & Compliance Framework and report on the effectiveness of the firms controls framework to QCE's management team and Board.
The successful candidate will directly support the QCE Chief Risk Officer and Head of Compliance.
As a key member of the second line of defence team support for the day-to-day execution and management of the operational risk framework to include key risk management activities such as:
Contribute to the ongoing development, maintenance an oversight of the risk and compliance frameworks.
Assist in the management and execution of the annual Risk & Compliance plan.
Support the Chief Risk Officer with input into the top-down components of the risk management program including:
Preparation of reporting materials for the Risk & Governance Committee and draft minutes
Input towards the assessment of the risk profile for the regulated entities
Input towards the identification and consideration of top risks
Represent the Risk & Compliance team at select Committee & forum meetings, providing advice and challenge
Provide support for the delivery of the core components of the risk management framework including:
Facilitation and assessment of RCSAs
Recording and evaluation of risk events
Monitoring for Emerging Risks
Facilitate the update to and reporting on key risk indicators
Oversight of risk issue and action tracking
Provide support for and where appropriate facilitate risk deep dives
Provide support for policy and procedure setting and compliance risk assessments
Ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory guidelines
Support the development and delivery of Risk and compliance training across the business
About You
Proactive - A self-starter who is able from the outset to work independently under pressure, to learn from experience and to take the initiative;
Focused and to care about the quality of your work;
Organised - Strong organisational skills the ability to manage a variety of tasks and responsibilities while delivering on promises;
Analytical - Having the ability to analyse issues and formulate options for resolving problems;
Persistent and Curious - A preparedness to persevere to get the right outcomes; and a desire to ask questions, to absorb information, to learn and be able to apply learning to risk management in the business
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, being able to build relationships.
communicate with people at all levels and to engage with a wide range of stakeholders; ability to work within a team, to collaborate and support the existing team and to maintain focus on the common goal;
Professional qualifications in Investment Management and/or Risk Management would be advantageous.
Desirable to be qualified to degree level or equivalent, but not essential.
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Inclusion & Diversity
We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture.
We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential.
We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.
Values
Do the right thing:
We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
Always curious:
We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we're one step ahead of our clients' needs.
We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.
Embrace challenge:
We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes.
With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.
Stronger together:
Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone.
We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas.
We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.
Core Benefits
Holiday:
182 hours (26 days)
Quilter Incentive Scheme:
All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.
Pension Scheme:
A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.
Private Medical Insurance:
Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children.
Life Assurance:
4x your salary.
Income Protection:
75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence.
Healthcare Cash Plan:
Jersey employees only
In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.
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