Risk Governance and Operations Specialist

3 days ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Irish Life Group Services Limited Full time
Risk Governance and Operations Specialist

Location: Dublin, IE

Canada Life Assurance Europe plc ('CLE') is a dynamic insurance company with over 700 people across our offices in Germany and Ireland. We have been operating in Germany since 2000 and have established a fast-growing presence in one of the world's largest and most established markets. We specialise in providing innovative unit-linked pension, savings, and protection solutions and have become a trusted partner for life insurance products distributed through independent brokers. It is our priority to support our customers at every stage of life with the best products and service, tailored to their needs - and we're doing it all in a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees.

Role Overview

As part of the continued development of our Risk team, we are currently seeking a diligent, dynamic and talented candidate to fill the role of Risk Governance and Operations Specialist. This role offers a unique and exciting opportunity for professionals looking to gain exposure to senior management and develop expertise in critical risk areas. The successful candidate will be an important part of our risk management efforts, directly contributing to the oversight and governance processes that are essential for our operational resilience and business continuity.

By working closely with senior leaders both within CLE Risk and the wider business, you'll gain invaluable insights into strategic decision-making and have the chance to influence key risk management practices. Additionally, you'll be addressing emerging regulatory expectations and enhancing our ability to manage supplier risks, operational resilience, and business continuity—areas that are increasingly vital to delivering exceptional services to our customers. This role not only promises professional growth but also the opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organisation's future.

Reporting to the Head of Non-Financial Risk and Governance, the Risk Governance and Operations Specialist will be responsible for supporting the business in embedding best practice processes and controls in important, high-profile risk areas including Supplier Risk Management and Operational Resilience. They will also play a key role in supporting CLE's risk governance and oversight processes.

What you will help us to achieve
  1. Supporting embedding and oversight of Risk policies and standards within the first line of defence with a particular focus on Operational Resilience, Supplier Risk Management and Business Continuity Management.
  2. Maintaining the CLE Policy and Standards Inventory, ensuring all policies and standards are reviewed as required and are accessible.
  3. Coordinating and scheduling Risk governance meetings, ensuring participants are informed and prepared.
  4. Coordinating CLE response to regulatory reviews, ensuring all necessary documentation and information are prepared and submitted on time.
  5. Supporting maintenance of the CLE issues database, ensuring all issues are logged accurately and updated regularly.
  6. Following up on open issues to ensure timely resolution and reporting on the status of issues to senior management.
  7. Contributing to the maintenance of strong relationships with the key CLE business units both in Ireland and in Germany.
  8. Liaising as appropriate with the Group Risk Function (in Canada and/or Europe) in relation to Lifeco Group reporting requirements.
  9. Assisting with other day-to-day tasks and projects as allocated by the Chief Risk Officer and/or the Head of Non-Financial Risk and Governance.
What you will need to be successful in the role
  1. Experience: Experience in a risk, regulatory compliance or corporate governance role in the financial services industry. Strong consideration will also be given to candidates with an operations or audit background.
  2. Knowledge: Candidate will be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements, principles, structure and operation of governance frameworks and all components.
  3. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact and build effective working relationships with peers and all levels of management.
  4. Communication skills: Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  5. Self-starter: Highly organized, reliable, able to meet deadlines, self-motivated with the capacity to work autonomously, as part of a team and across teams. Able to work off own initiative and feel comfortable putting together board and senior management level presentations.
  6. IT Skills: Proficient in the use of MS Office suite of products. Ability to learn new tools and adapt to new systems quickly.
  7. Linguistic Skills: German language would be an advantage but is not essential.
Key Competencies
  1. Planning and Organising
  2. Risk and Control
  3. Commercial Awareness
  4. Building and Maintaining Relationships
  5. Communication & Influencing
  6. Team Working and Cross Functional Collaboration

The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Where Agency assistance is required the Canada Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Canada Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Canada Life Group Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported. We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact lifecareers@irishlife.ie and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.

CLGS supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

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