(10/8/2025 A) Senior Audit Manager Risk Specialist

Overview Join to apply for the Senior Audit Manager Risk Specialist - Data Privacy role at Bank of Ireland .
This is a key and important role in the Group Internal Audit Team. You will act as the lead expert in this area and will be responsible for supervising assurance coverage across Bank of Ireland in Data Privacy & Protection. Reporting to the Head of Audit for Technology, Data & Change you will develop a broad range of relationships with key partners across the organisation.
As a high-performing Internal Audit team, GIA provide independent, challenging and risk focused assurance, insight and opinion to the Group and support the Group in achieving its strategic objectives.
Location : This role can be based in either of our Dublin or Belfast offices. This is a hybrid role with in-person requirements.
In This Role, You Will Act as the Senior Risk Expert for Data Privacy Risk within GIA
Provide support and expertise in this area across GIA - provide guidance and supporting development of others
Own and develop the multi-year audit strategy for data privacy
Work closely with Leadership to ensure an appropriate assurance programme is devised and performed to provide objective and challenging assurance on a range of key risks across the Bank
Accountable for providing ongoing monitoring and contribute to our periodic audit Control Environment opinion
Build strong and sustainable relationships across Bank of Ireland (including the Data Protection, Legal and Technology Teams)
Lead individual assurance projects from scoping through to reporting
Develop & maintain an in-depth understanding of the key priorities, risks & challenges facing the Group and the accountable risks
Work with colleagues in GIA to evaluate internal controls and processes to provide objective and challenging risk-based assurance through planning, execution and reporting of audits/reviews
What will make you stand out? Extensive subject matter expertise in Data Protection / Data Privacy
Confirmed experience in Internal Audit or Risk and in an environment with significant regulatory or compliance requirements (e.g., Financial Services)
Experience in business and industry knowledge in the key subject area
Methodology & Analytical Skills - solid understanding of internal control concepts
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and attention to detail
Track record demonstrating sound judgement, drive, agility and resilience
Strategic mentality with ability to translate technical issues into a business context
Essential Qualifications Certified with relevant qualification: CISA or CIA or ACA/ACCA
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) / Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience (advantageous) IT
Transaction processing and financial services payments requirements
Cloud
Programme Risk / Change
Privacy
TPRM
Data management
More About The Team GIA forms the 3rd line of defence for the Bank of Ireland Group. GIA carries out risk based assignments, providing independent assurance to key partners on the effectiveness of risk management and internal control frameworks. This is a hybrid role, based primarily at Baggot Plaza, Dublin 4 or Donegall Square, Belfast. We typically ask colleagues to spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in-person.
Why work with us? The Bank of Ireland company culture prioritises work-life balance with hybrid working, along with 25 days annual leave and pension contributions. We offer 6 months paid maternity leave, fertility and surrogacy policy, and support for working parents and carers. Health and wellbeing benefits include health insurance contributions, employee assistance program, WebDoctor and financial wellbeing coaching. We also encourage and support staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications.
Flexible working matching promise - We aim to match your current flexible working arrangement where possible.
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Key Competencies Customer Focused - People Manager
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We’re committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace and provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of recruitment.

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