Risk Management and Control Senior Associate

About us   From day one, you’ll notice there is something special about working at Davy. Our success is built on nearly 100 years of forging strong relationships with our clients and developing the careers of Ireland’s future business leaders.    Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.   Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.   About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Capital Markets division for a Risk Management and Control Senior Associate. Reporting to Risk Management and Control Associate Director, this role will act as the key point of contact for Risk Management and Control within the 1LoD in Capital Markets and will ensure that the needs and objectives of the Second Line of Defence* (Compliance, Risk, and Legal) and Third Line of Defence (Internal Audit) are fully understood and communicated across Capital Markets. In the role, the successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for the day-to-day risk management and controls ensuring that the 1st line in Capital Markets continues to operate to the highest regulatory and conduct expectations, which will include the drafting of relevant local procedure documents.
• Own and manage risks directly. Responsible for corrective actions to address processes and control deficiencies.
• Ensure that the needs and objectives of the 2nd and 3rd lines of defence are fully understood and communicated across Capital Markets and any required remediation plans are properly owned and delivered.
• Be responsible for the periodic completion of management information for discussion at the relevant forums.
• Liaise with all Capital Markets teams and the second-line control functions.
• Involved in the implementation of appropriate Risk and Compliance training across Capital Markets.
• Comply with the Risk and Compliance frameworks, policies and procedures associated with the role.

Requirements About you We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:  

• Experience of working in a regulated, and compliance-driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal High level of personal initiative and ability to work independently.
• Capable of working effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.
• Well organised with strong administration skills.
• Ability to influence others towards a common vision or goal.
• Proactive approach to problem identification and resolution.
• High attention to detail.
• Commitment to personal development.

Important Information   Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.    The position set out above is defined in the Fitness & Probity Standards issued by the Central Bank of Ireland as a “Controlled Function (CF)”, namely CF2. In compliance with the Fitness and Probity Standards applicable to your position, any offer of employment is conditional upon you demonstrating that you meet the Fitness & Probity Standards. Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.   Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.   Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.