Senior Internal Auditor - Data Expert, Group Internal Audit, Dublin/ Cork/Waterford/ Galway

Location: Molesworth Street, Dublin 2/ South Mall, Cork/ Eyre Square, Galway/ Michael Street, Waterford with

Hybrid Working- a minimum of 2-days currently (Note 2-days in the office is the current requirement but is subject to change at the Banks discretion)

• Do you want to support AIB Group in ensuring our data governance, data management and data protection practices are aligned to industry and regulatory expectations?
• Can you bring a natural curiosity and have an ability to challenge?
• Are you interested in being part of a diverse audit function that considers the enterprise-wide risks and controls?

What is the Role:

Here in Group Internal Audit (GIA) our mission is to enhance and protect organisational value for AIB Group (the Group) by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insight. GIA's primary responsibility is to the Group's Board of Directors through the Board Audit Committee (BAC). We assist the Board of Directors in carrying out its corporate governance responsibilities by providing an independent view on the key risks facing the Group, and on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of governance, risk management and internal control in managing these risks.

This opportunity is to join our IT & Data Audit team comprising of c.18 IT and Data professionals with a broad range of experience and skillsets and which sits within the wider GIA team of c120. people. We are looking for an experienced candidate to join the team with expert knowledge of data management, data governance and data protection risk management to support the wider audit function in assessments of data risk.

Key accountabilities;

• Identifying Data risk in AIB including inputting to the wider audit plan, enabling GIA to provide adequate assurance of the controls in place to mitigate Data risks.
• Assessing controls in place to ensure AIB meet regulatory expectations in relation to data controls, and engage with senior management, and the Board Audit Committee in relation to this.
• Through leading internal audits, challenge the Data risk related internal control processes and business areas in the bank in order to assure operation of these controls, and ultimately improve the control environment in AIB.
• Produce reports which accurately document issues identified, and issue these to the business in line with agreed timelines.
• Continuous adherence to and improvement of the Internal Audit process; and
• Opportunities to get involved in working groups across the department, e.g. Methodology, People, Data Analytics, CSR.

What you Will Bring ;

1. Currently holding an audit/ accountancy qualification or the willingness to undertake such qualifications (e.g. CIA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CISA)
2. A minimum of two years in a Data governance or data risk management role with a knowledge of risk management methodologies.
3. Preference for people who have practical experience of providing assurance or who have a working knowledge of the key risks within financial services;
4. An understanding of regulations relating to Data Management such as GDPR and BCBS239
5. You’ll have lots of initiative, excellent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

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.

Key Capabilities

• Ensures Accountability
• Develops & Empowers
• Depth of Technical Knowledge
• Business Partnership & Consulting
• Legal, Regulatory & Compliance

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, Noelle Ryan, 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

Application deadline : Monday 12th May (just before midnight)

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.  

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