Second Line Senior Risk Analyst, Data Protection Office, Dublin

Location/Office Policy:  Central Park, Leopardstown (Hybrid) – 3 days in office

• Do you want a role that is challenging, rewarding and all about keeping AIB and its customers personal data safe from harm?

• Do you enjoy assessing risk?

• Are you ready for your next challenge in the fight for Data Protection, to join a second line of defence Compliance team in the Ireland’s leading Retail Bank?

What is the Role:

Group Compliance is a Second Line of Defence function within AIB Group,.  Privacy and Data Protection Risk is managed by the Data Protection Office (DPO) team, headed up by the Data Protection Officer within AIB Group Compliance, where the DPO builds and maintains effective working relationships with our Regulator (the Data Protection Commission).  

The role sits within the Data Protection Office, which forms part of the Compliance function. It offers the opportunity to operate in a dynamic regulatory environment, working closely with key business areas across the Bank to embed strong data protection practices and support compliance with regulatory obligations. Applications are invited from ambitious professionals seeking to build a career in Compliance.

Key accountabilities:

• Provide accurate, consistent, and timely data protection advice on particularly in relation to Personal Data Breaches.
• Conduct independent review and challenge of data protection artefacts to ensure the privacy and data protection risk is clearly articulated, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk management.
• Act as the main point of contact for AIB and its Data Protection regulator, coordinating accurate and timely responses.
• Actively collaborate with colleagues across the DP Community, delivering a consistent application of data protection standards.
• Attend key business and regulatory project meetings and provide data protection advice.
• Review new products, propositions, and product changes from a privacy and data protection risk perspective.
• Represent the Data Protection team at governance forums.
• Deliver training to business areas on regulatory requirements, with a focus on Personal Data Breaches

What you Will Bring:

• At least 3 years’ experience interpreting, advising and assessing Privacy and Data Protection regulation and risk.
• Experience working with policies, processes and reporting in a regulated environment, understanding current and emerging Privacy and Data Protection risks.
• In depth knowledge of Data Protection Regulations including the GDPR and ePrivacy.

• Strong ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with a proven record on delivery in an environment of changing priorities and tight deadlines.

Experience managing relationships with business stakeholders and/or regulators, including the ability to communicate complex requirements clearly and pragmatically .

A Reminder of What We Offer:

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

Behavioural Capabilities

• Customer First - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer centric solutions.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Ensures Accountability - Acts with a clear sense of ownership and provides honest and balanced feedback.

Technical Capabilities

• Legal, Regulatory & Compliance - Maintains and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of industry regulatory requirements and market practice, ensuring its implementation and monitoring where required.

• Communication - Communicates with clarity and precision in both written and verbal contexts. Presenting complex information in a concise format that is audience appropriate.
• Risk Analysis - Utilises AIB’s standard risk analysis frameworks and methods to determine materiality of risks.

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 : 01/04/2026