Climate and Environmental Risk Manager, Dublin

Location/Office Policy:  Hybrid / 2 days in Central Park /  1 day in Molesworth Street 

What is the Role:

Enterprise Risk is recruiting for a talented risk specialist to help support and execute our Climate and Environmental  (C&E) Risk management agenda to support its embedding as one of the Bank’s material risks and strategic pillars. The successful candidate will play a key role in progressing and embedding the C &E Risk agenda through participation in initiatives and programmes providing an opportunity to help shape and build our approach.

Enterprise Risk sits within the Risk function and is an independent, second line of defence team that monitors, controls and supports risk-taking activities across AIB.  The purpose of the Risk function is to provide advice and guidance in relation to risk while providing independent oversight and reporting on AIB’s risk profile.

The Risk function’s main objective is to ensure AIB has a robust risk management framework and culture in place to ensure risks are taken within the risk appetite set by the Board, in support of AIB’s customer franchise and social responsibility.  

This is a highly collaborative role with the opportunity to engage with Stakeholders across the organisation at all levels.

Key accountabilities;

• Developing and updating the C&E Risk Framework and Policy and enhance our risk management practices.
• Assisting the Head of C & E Risk, with initiatives to the integration C&E Risk  into AIB’s existing risk management processes.
• Review C&E Risk integration into other risk frameworks and policies and work with stakeholders to develop and implement necessary enhancements where appropriate.
• Support Transmission Channel Mapping of C&E Risk across all material risks, working collaboratively with stakeholders across Risk and other departments to inform and input into MRA process.
• Provide SME support and input in respect of C&E Risk to the annual Material Risk Assessment. 
• Evaluate local regulatory requirements and identify required changes or updates to AIB’s C&E Risk framework and policy.
• Collaborate with Chief Sustainability Office in responding to local regulatory requirements – assist in drafting responses to regulatory surveys or enquiries in relation to C&E Risk  management practices
• Coordinate C&E Risk input required for external disclosures and develop specific approaches for the Group’s subsidiaries as necessary
• Contribute Risk input to broader firm wide Environmental and Sustainability strategic commitments (e.g., Net Zero, Sustainable Progress Strategy, TCFD)
• Develop training material for Senior Management, Board, forums, and global regulatory engagement
• Stay abreast of emerging ESG trends in Ireland, UK, EU and globally

What you Will Bring ;

1. Experience in financial services (at least 8 years)
2. An interest in, and knowledge of, the increasing regulatory expectations facing banks with respect to Climate Risk/ESG matters in EMEA (e.g., TCFD, CSRD, NGFS, BCBS and SBTi)
3. In-depth knowledge of risk policies, regulatory frameworks, and banking products and services
4. Excellent communication and influencing skills (verbal and written) with ability to understand a broad range of business and technical challenges, to translate strategy into measurable business benefits and to articulate key messages to senior stakeholders.
5. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team, with attention to detail, completing tasks to a high standard  to tight deadlines, and with an ability to manage competing demands effectively knowing when to escalate issues.
6. Demonstrated ability to distil technical concepts and results into intuitive, impactful, and easily digested messages for senior management, auditors, and regulators
7. Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred (in sustainability, economics or finance or related subject area)

Why Work for AIB

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

Some of our benefits include;

• Market leading Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Variable Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family leave options
• Two volunteer days per year

Please click here for further information about AIB’s PACT – Our Commitment to You.

As part of the selection process, the successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate the AIB Behaviours and ability in the Behavioural and Technical Capabilities reflected below:

Please note that the capabilities will only be asked at interview stage.

Key Capabilities

Technical Capabilities

1. Risk Analysis – Links risk initiatives into critical business drivers, determining the costs and impacts of the risk
2. Knowledge of Legal and Regulatory Requirements – Maintains and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of industry regulatory requirements and ensures its implementation and monitoring where required.
3. Technical communication/Presentation - Communicates with clarity and precision, presenting complex information in a concise format that is audience appropriate. Breaks down complex technical information into understandable terminology and actionable concepts. Creates clear, concise and organised communication materials. Creates communications for various audiences based on their specific needs and comprehension level.

 Behavioural Capabilities

1. Ensures Accountability – Consistently follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same. Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions and failures. Establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.
2. Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear. Deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change. Effectively handles risk.  Is calm and productive, even when things are up in the air. Deals constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
3. Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Works cooperatively with others across the organisation to achieve shared objectives. Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas. Partners with others to get work done. Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments. Gains trust and support of others.

If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Nicole, at careers@aib.ie  for a conversation.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie

Disclaimer: 

Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.  

Application deadline : 2nd March 2026