Senior Data Risk Manager, Dublin

Location/Office Policy:  Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 /Hybrid

What is the Role:

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 Data Risk role is within Group Operational Risk where we perform Risk management for Operational Risk through the Operational Risk Framework and supporting policies, monitoring and reporting. The Technology & Data Risk team’s purpose is to provide oversight and guidance for Technology and Data BAU activities and related projects and to support their successful and controlled delivery. This activity is delivered through a risk-based approach and in line with our Data and Risk Data Aggregation and Risk Reporting (RDARR) policies.

The purpose of this role is to support the work of the Head of Technology & Data Risk to influence senior leaders and stakeholders to measure and monitor Data risks, including those related to RDARR which is a key focus of numerous of the Group’s Material Change programmes. Key to this is ensuring that Data Risk priorities are delivered in accordance with the Risk Appetite. The role reports to the Head of Data Risk on the Technology & Data Risk Team in Operational Risk.

Key accountabilities.

As a Senior Manager in the Second Line of Defence within this team, your responsibilities / accountabilities include some or all of the following:

• Providing independent Data Risk oversight of the timely realisation of RDARR related benefits on the selected programmes and initiatives that constitute Material Change or Change Platforms in the Group, to include Working group or Steering Group attendance.
• Acting as a Senior stakeholder that provides impartial feedback in relation to risks associated with the change implementation, to ensure that the RDARR benefits are appropriately incorporated into relevant programmes’ scope and tracked to delivery in line with plans;
• Support the design and delivery of actions re Group Internal Audit, Assurance and external reviews, including regulatory, as required;
• Support the design and delivery of quarterly and annual RDARR compliance reports, working closely with 1LOD and 2LOD stakeholders.
• Authoring or co-authoring relevant Second line Risk opinion papers that outline Risk opinion on the above and other matters; and
• Relevant reporting and/or escalations (where required) on Data Risk and/or Data Risk Policy compliance to appropriate governance bodies, including the Operational Risk Committee.

In addition, you will be involved in the continuous improvement of the Technology and Data Risk function and will be given an opportunity to influence our processes and policy.

What you Will Bring.

1. 7+ years’ experience in financial services in an Assurance or Risk management role.
2. Have a proven understanding and demonstrable experience of Data risk management in the financial services at a management level.  Knowledge of RDARR would be a considerable benefit in the role.
3. Effective relationship management, communication and influencing skills, at a senior level.
4. An independent thinker that can effectively verbalise and succinctly document in a report complex Risk matter.
5. Experience in managing or overseeing change initiatives.
6. Ability to work with cross functional teams to deliver a risk challenge on Strategic Group-wide projects.

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

Behavioural Capabilities:

• Eliminates Complexity - Identifies and creates clear, effective and efficient processes
• Drives Progress - Has the courage to address difficult issues and supports others to do the same
• Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and own the outcome

Technical Capabilities

• Business Partnership & Consulting - Functions as a trusted advisor regarding relevant markets, business strategies and operating and/or risk and control environments to advise the business on solutions relating to own area of expertise.
• Risk Analysis - Uses a range of techniques and technologies to extrapolate insights, calculate likely scenarios, predict future events and analyse the potential impact of future events

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, Conor Kearney, 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 : Friday 1st August 2025