Operational Risk Manager

Main Sequence Technology; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks an Operational Risk Manager to strengthen its risk practices. This role involves risk identification, mitigation, and training while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience, a relevant degree, and excellent analytical as well as communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in operational risk, ideally within financial services or fintech.
• Strong working knowledge of risk principles, frameworks, and relevant regulations.
• Proactive, organised, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate operational risks across business units and collaborate on risk exposure.
• Support development and implementation of effective controls.
• Prepare risk reports and dashboards for senior management.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Risk Mitigation

Policy Development

Incident Management

Training & Awareness

Analytical Mindset

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk, or related field

Professional certifications (e.g. CRM, CORM)

Tools

Risk management tools/software

Job description

Position Title: Operational Risk Manager
Location: Dublin


Talent Partners are ecruiting for a motivated Operational Risk Manager to join a dynamic and growing financial services business. Reporting to the Head of Operational Risk, you will play a key role in strengthening operational risk practices across the organisation, supporting strategic objectives and ensuring resilience in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities in the role will include:

• Risk Identification & Assessment: Evaluate operational risks across business units and collaborate with teams to ensure full visibility of risk exposure.
• Risk Mitigation & Controls: Support the development and implementation of effective controls. Monitor control performance and suggest improvements.
• Operational Risk Framework: Enhance and maintain the framework to align with regulatory and industry standards.
• Incident Management: Oversee incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Policy & Procedures: Draft and update risk-related policies, ensuring consistent communication and adherence across teams.
• Training & Awareness: Promote a risk-conscious culture through awareness initiatives and targeted training.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare risk reports and dashboards for senior management. Liaise with auditors and committees as required.
• 2nd Line Testing & Oversight: Support regular assessments across areas such as IT/cyber risk, legal & regulatory risk, financial crime, customer experience, and business continuity.

Desired Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• 4+ years of experience in operational risk, ideally within financial services or fintech.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk, or related field; professional certifications (e.g. CRM, CORM) are a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of risk principles, frameworks, and relevant regulations.
• Experience with risk management tools/software (advantageous).
• Familiarity with the Central Credit Register and the Credit Reporting Act 2013 (advantageous).
• Analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised, and capable of working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Interested in building the future of risk management in a dynamic, regulated business?

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