Second Line of Defence Leader
6 days ago
Allied Irish Banks is a leading financial institution with a commitment to serving and growing client relationships for over 150 years. We offer a full service, investment-led business with a range of services including wealth management, asset management, investment banking and private equity.
We are proud to offer a professional, collegial work environment that encourages diversity of thought and background. Our reputation in the market for putting customers first is as consistent as our long-standing commitment to giving back to the communities we serve.
About the Role
The Head of Risk Governance will sit in the firm's second line of defence, reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and will be a member of the Risk Function's Senior Management Team (SMT). The role requires a driven, enthusiastic and experienced individual with an understanding of corporate governance and risk management processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading core components of the Risk Management Lifecycle, including Material Risk Assessment, Risk Appetite setting and Policy Governance. This role is a critical component of our Risk Function and requires a high level of expertise and experience in risk management and governance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the design and functioning of core components of the Risk Management Lifecycle for all parts of the Goodbody Group.
2. Assist the CRO in the development of the annual Risk Function Plan and provide ongoing reporting on its execution to Executive and Board level Risk Committees.
3. Coordinate the formulation of the firm's Risk Appetite Statement and monitor that the firm's risk profile and Strategic plans are consistent with it.
4. Manage the firm's policy governance framework and oversee its continued implementation, ensuring a formal and consistent approach to governance of the firm's risk policies and frameworks.
5. Develop and enable the firm's emerging risk processes.
6. Structure and orchestrate Risk Function SMT meetings to provide for ongoing information sharing and collaboration.
7. Develop, maintain and promote the Function's Risk Charter.
8. Lead Risk Function reviews of all key strategic decision and/or investment papers that are presented by the business to the firm's Board and Executive Committee and present the associated Risk opinions.
9. Liaise with the CRO and other members of the Risk Senior Management Team for the ongoing production of the CRO report.
10. Oversee delivery, the risk function's reporting obligations through to all relevant governance fora, including but not limited to the Executive Risk & Compliance Committee and Board Risk & Compliance Committee.
11. Oversee the management of an aligned model for risk assurance activities across the three lines of defence and deliver ongoing reporting to Board Audit Committee on the coverage provided.
12. Manage the planning and execution of Second Line of Defence Risk Assurance reviews.
13. Manage and oversee the risk function's reporting obligations to its parent, AIB Group p.l.c.
14. Participate in AIB Governance fora as necessary to maintain appropriate alignment of approach to Second Line of Defence risk management structures and practices.
15. Oversee the execution of Second Line of Defence Risk Function roles and responsibilities that are discharged by AIB Group p.l.c. and management of the associated SLA.
16. Grow and manage a team of risk professionals. Identify competency requirements and ensure ongoing development of a training plan as required.
17. Uphold and promote the values and independence of the role.
18. Support the maintenance and further development of a strongly embedded risk management culture.
Requirements
1. Significant experience in a 2nd line role at a Financial Institution.
2. Interpersonal, stakeholder management, people management and organisational skills are critical.
3. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential with an ability to clearly and concisely convey complex messages.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
5. Ability to form good working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous pension scheme, educational sponsorship and health insurance, along with a hybrid working model to promote better work/life balance. We also offer opportunities to give back through sustainability initiatives, volunteering and on-site and online meetings with our charity partners. Our firm's purpose is to create long-term prosperity, and we cannot execute on our purpose without the right talent at Goodbody. To make sure we attract and retain industry-leading, passionate and inspiring talent, we've built a vibrant culture based on inclusion, opportunities to grow and a commitment to 'do the right thing', one of our core values.
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