Second Line Senior Risk Manager - Technology, Data & Cyber Risk

Location/Office Policy:  Central Park / Molesworth Street. Hybrid working with 2 office days per week (3 from January 2026)

What is the role :

The Risk function aims to maintain a strong risk management framework and culture at AIB, ensuring risks align with the Board’s risk appetite and support both customers and social responsibility.

This Cyber Risk position is part of Group Operational Risk, responsible for managing operational risks using the relevant framework, policies, monitoring, and reporting. The Technology, Data & Cyber Risk team oversees and guides technology, data, and cyber activities and projects to ensure controlled and successful outcomes.

The purpose of this role is to support the work of the Head of Technology, Data & Cyber Risk to influence senior leaders and stakeholders to measure and monitor cyber risks. Key to this is ensuring that Cyber Risk priorities are delivered in accordance with the Board Risk Appetite Statement. The role reports to the Head of Technology, Data & Cyber Risk in Operational Risk.

As a senior cyber risk manager, you play a pivotal role leading a team of talented cyber risk professionals, you will drive the Cyber Risk Plan, working closely with the Technology Risk and Data Risk teams. This is your opportunity to influence the banks cyber resilience at a strategic and tactical level, while working in a collaborative environment that values expertise, leadership, and innovation.

Key accountabilities:

Team Leadership.

• Mentor and develop a team of cyber risk professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Ensure successful and timely delivery of objectives and results and the leadership and management of others.
• Deputise for the Head of Technology, Data and Cyber Risk as required.
• Risk Oversight: Provide independent oversight of the bank’s cyber programme, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Policy Development: Lead the creation, maintenance, and governance of cyber security policies and standards.
• Control Oversight: Evaluate the effectiveness of cyber security controls through independent risk reviews.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks, such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and GDPR, DORA while preparing for audits and inspections.
• Incident Review: Perform post-incident reviews to analyse root causes, assess control failures, and recommend improvement.

Risk Assessment;

• Conduct independent risk assessments of cyber initiatives, projects, and third-party relationships.
• Lead the Cyber risk team to conduct multiple thematic reviews on an annual basis and develop risk opinion papers on key areas of risk within the areas of Cyber and Information Security
• Threat Landscape Monitoring: Provide insights into the evolving threat landscape, advising on risks and mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement;

• Collaborate with first line teams, senior leadership, and external regulators to ensure a cohesive approach to cyber risk management.
• Present at senior committees including Group Risk Committee and Operational Risk Committee, Governance & Assurance fora across the bank.
• Engage with the Bank’s CISO and team to help support and challenge directly the development and embedding of the Cyber Strategy.
• Deliver clear, actionable, and risk-based reporting to the board, risk committees, and senior executives.

Strategic Delivery;

• Support the Head of Technology, Data & Cyber Risk to develop and rollout the 2LOD Cyber Risk Plan
• Develop, socialise, and report on Cyber Key Risk indicators and metrics aligned to the Banks risk appetite on an annual basis.
• Translate aligned plans into short-term objectives and delivers through process development, people leadership and deep technical expertise.

What you Will Bring:

1. 7+ years direct experience in cyber security with proven ability to lead and inspire teams in a high-pressure environment.
2. A strategic mindset and deep technical expertise are essential to navigating complex challenges.
3. A passion for protecting customer trust and a commitment to continuous improvement will set you apart.
4. Ability to develop, maintain and implement cyber policies, procedures, and processes.
5. Ideally at least one professional risk or security management certification, such as:
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC);
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP);
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); and
• Open FAIR.

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

Technical Capabilities 

• Risk Analysis - Demonstrate and provide insightful analysis and interpretation of risks (Cyber focused) to the First and Second Line based on a thorough technical understanding of the Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF)

• Depth of Technical Knowledge: deep understanding of cyber security frameworks, controls, and emerging threats, with the capability to translate complex technical risks into business impact.
• Negotiation & Influence strong skills in presenting risk insights to senior stakeholders and influencing decision making at the executive and board levels.

Behavioural Capabilities 

• Ensures Accountability - Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same. Acts with a clear sense of ownership. Establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.
• Collaboration – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Enterprise Leadership -Demonstrates strategic thinking, commercial acumen and the ability to operate effectively in times of ambiguity

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, Aisling Fitzpatrick, 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.  

Closing Date : Thursday 2nd October 2025