Job Title:
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About the Role:
">We are seeking a seasoned Risk Management professional to spearhead our risk and control framework development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational risk, enterprise risk, or compliance within financial services, fintech, or crypto-related businesses.">
Key Responsibilities:
">Develop and implement a comprehensive Risk Management Framework (RMF) aligned with MiCAR requirements and industry best practices
Identify, assess, and monitor key risks, including operational, technology, cybersecurity, fraud, transaction processing, and third-party risks
Establish and maintain risk assessment methodologies, including Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
Lead the development of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies to enhance operational resilience
Oversee incident management and response processes, ensuring timely incident mitigation and reporting.
Collaborate with compliance, finance, IT security, operations, and other stakeholders to enhance risk controls and mitigation strategies
Prepare and present risk reports to senior management and regulators.
Ensure adherence to regulatory expectations, including risk-related reporting obligations under MiCAR and the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI)
Drive a strong risk culture across the organisation through training, awareness programs, and governance mechanisms
Conduct risk assessments for new products, services, and third-party relationships">
Requirements:
">Bachelor's degree in risk management, business, finance, or a related field
5-8 years of experience in operational risk, enterprise risk, or compliance within financial services, fintech, or crypto-related businesses
Strong knowledge of MiCAR, EU regulatory requirements and risk management frameworks
Experience in implementing risk management tools, frameworks, and governance structures
Familiarity with financial crime risk, IT/cybersecurity risks, and third-party risk management
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
Able to abide by the CBI standards and fulfill the fitness and probity test of the regulator