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@ Fortis Alpha | FS Contract Lead | Compliance | Risk | AML | Data Protection | Governance
Role Overview
The Operational Risk Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective operational risk management framework across business lines. This includes ensuring full compliance with applicable regulatory standards, driving a strong risk culture, and supporting the business in identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational risks. The role involves significant interaction with first-line business teams, compliance, risk, and senior management within a growing specialist lender environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and continuously enhance the firm’s operational risk management framework—including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring.
* Conduct and challenge Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), scenario analysis, and key risk indicators (KRIs).
* Oversee and report on operational risk events, including escalation of material risks against thresholds and risk appetite.
* Provide guidance and support to first-line business units regarding operational risk issues, and promote a proactive risk culture.
* Facilitate training and awareness programs on operational risk for staff and management.
* Ensure full compliance with Central Bank of Ireland’s (CBI) regulations and regulatory developments.
* Regularly review policies, procedures, and controls relating to operational risk, making recommendations for improvement.
* Develop and prepare operational risk reporting for management, committees, and relevant stakeholders.
* Liaise with compliance and other risk functions to ensure effective risk governance across the organization.
* Support the ongoing development of business continuity, IT/cyber risk, and third-party risk frameworks.
* Drive projects and initiatives to improve efficiency, innovation, and operational resilience within the organization.
Skills & Experience
* Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in operational risk, risk management, or a related field within financial services, banking, or lending.
* Excellent understanding of current Irish and EU regulatory requirements relevant to operational risk.
* Proven experience challenging and supporting first-line teams in the management of operational risk.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
* Effective communicator able to present risk information clearly to senior stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to contribute to change initiatives and continuous process improvement.
* Track record of developing and maintaining risk frameworks or similar governance structures.
Qualifications
* Degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related discipline.
* Professional risk or compliance qualifications
Reporting Line
* Reports to the Head of Risk
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance
* Industries
Banking
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