FSO Risk Consulting - Financial Services Risk Management - Conduct Risk Manager - Manager - Dublin

FSO Risk Consulting - Financial Services Risk Management – Conduct Risk Manager – Manager Opportunities - Dublin

General Information

Location: Dublin

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: YES

Business Area: Risk Management

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you.  We are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

The Team and the opportunity

The EY Financial Services Risk Consulting team is continuing to grow and develop our unique consulting propositions aligned to the market needs and demands and we are currently expanding our Conduct Risk team. 

EY has a number of career opportunities available, and we are interested in meeting candidates who are looking for a new challenge, one where you can develop your range of skills significantly, be that a move from industry to practice or within practice.  We are looking for people to join us who have deep knowledge of conduct risk and consumer protection and excellent communication skills. Our opportunities will allow you to apply your expertise to a variety of projects whilst offering you excellent career progression opportunities.

The roles have a primary focus on Conduct Risk and Consumer Protection. You will support the consulting team in delivering risk management solutions to clients, assist in identifying and assessing conduct risks and support the development and execution of risk management strategies that ensure compliance with the Irish Consumer Protection. You will also act as a point of subject matter expertise on Consumer and Conduct Risk matters and contribute to the development and delivery of training programmes. Additionally, you will leverage PMO and transformation capabilities to drive change initiatives and enhance compliance and operational efficiency within client organisations.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager you will technically contribute to FS Risk engagements. You will work effectively as a team member focused on project delivery, leading workstreams, managing junior team members, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Team Leadership: Manage client resources and mentor a team of consultants, fostering their professional development and ensuring high-quality service delivery
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends related to conduct risk and consumer protection in Ireland, ensuring that clients are informed and compliant with the latest requirements
• Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify potential conduct risks within client organisations, considering the specific nuances of the financial landscape.
• Risk Mitigation: Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies that align with Irish regulatory requirements, ensuring that clients maintain high standards of consumer protection.
• Industry insights: Providing insights and intelligence on conduct risk matters both internally and externally. Develop understanding of our solutions, tools, and assets, while sharing knowledge and drawing on subject matter specialists accordingly
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, industry associations, and clients, particularly within the Irish market including C-Suite level.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare detailed reports on conduct risk assessments, findings, and recommendations for clients and senior management, ensuring alignment with regulatory compliance, leveraging tools to improve efficiency and mitigate areas of risk.
• Practice Management: Ensuring Service Quality best practices and standards are delivered on. Deliver assignments to a high level of client satisfaction and within agreed timelines and budget
• Project management and Transformation capabilities: Lead transformation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and compliance within client organisations, utilising PMO methodologies to manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively.
• Billing and time management: Manage billing and time tracking across projects to ensure accurate invoicing and resource utilisation, optimising profitability and efficiency.
• Personal Development: Invest in continuous learning on industry, regulatory trends and technology, applying insights to drive innovation and client value

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field;
• 6+ years for Manager in risk management or consulting, with exposure to conduct risk and consumer protection in the Irish context as well as a proven track record of success and experience working across cross functional teams.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop and be a member of a team of risk consulting professionals
• Leadership and workstream/project delivery experience
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written to effectively convey complex information to clients and stakeholders
• Good teaming and interpersonal skills and capability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a solution focused mind-set with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements
• Ability to work independently and autonomously, demonstrating initiative and self-motivation in managing projects and client relationships.

Ideally, you will also have

• Programme / project management experience
• Relevant risk management or compliance professional accreditations, professional qualifications and consulting experience an advantage

What we look for

Our Risk Consulting team is seeking a dynamic and analytical individual who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver, capable of translating complex data into actionable insights for our clients. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential, as you'll be working closely with diverse teams and stakeholders. Ultimately, we want someone who is not only technically proficient but also possesses the drive to contribute to our team's success and deliver exceptional value to our clients.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP Consultations for you and your family
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Hybrid Working
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Recognition Awards
• Cash incentives for Referrals
• Work Mobile
• Tech MBA paid by EY
• Wellness rooms available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

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