Senior Operational and Technology Risk Specialist

Job Overview

We're seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of Senior Operational, Technology and Outsourcing Risk Manager Ireland. This position will play a key part in providing independent oversight, challenge and advisory support on the effectiveness of our operational, technology, and outsourcing risk management practices across the EU.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for acting as the second line subject matter expert for operational risk, ICT and security risk (including cyber), and third-party/outsourcing risk. This will involve providing effective oversight and challenge of first line risk and control self-assessments (RCSA), incident management and reporting, issue remediation and risk mitigation processes.

This role also involves supporting the ongoing development and maintenance of our Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF), policies, standards and associated ICT, Security and Third Party Risk Management policies and risk appetite metrics.

In addition, the successful candidate will conduct second line assurance reviews and risk deep dives into critical operational and technology areas, providing actionable recommendations and insights.

Furthermore, this role involves reviewing and challenging the design and effectiveness of controls over key technology systems, digital infrastructure and outsourced service providers.

The successful candidate will also provide second line input into our technology and security strategies, business continuity planning, and third-party onboarding processes.

Finally, this role entails overseeing the implementation and testing of the digital operational resilience act (DORA) in the EU and ensuring compliance with applicable local regulatory standards.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have 10+ years' experience in operational risk, technology risk or related roles in financial services, ideally within a digital or challenger bank.

You will also need to have a deep knowledge of risk management practices, regulatory expectations, and industry standards related to operational, ICT and outsourcing risk.

Additionally, you will require a strong understanding of digital banking technology, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, fintech integrations and data management.

A proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and influence decision-making at senior levels is also essential for this role.

The successful candidate will also need to have a detailed understanding of regulatory requirements such as EBA Guidelines on ICT & Security Risk Management, EBA Guidelines on outsourcing arrangements, DORA, Central Bank of Ireland Guidance on Operational Resilience, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Payment Service Directive (PSD2/PSD3).

Benefits

This role offers a competitive compensation package, composed of a base salary share options.

This role will be based in a Dublin office, however you will be expected to travel to Monzo's head offices in London from time to time.

Flexible working hours are available, allowing you to work enough hours to do your job well, and at times that suit you and your team.

An annual learning budget of €1,000 is provided to support your professional development.

About Us

We're a dynamic organization committed to making money work for everyone.

Our mission is to create an equitable, engaged and innovative workplace which gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive and grow.

We're an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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