Recruitment

Risk Analyst

Public Service Credit Union is a modern, member-focused industrial credit union whose primary aim is to provide financial services that meet the needs of our growing membership. We operate from offices at Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, Ringsend Road, Dublin 4 and Earl Place, Dublin 1. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading and ambitious credit union.

Reports to: Risk & Regulatory Manager

Role Summary

The Risk Analyst will report to the Risk & Regulatory Manager and will be primarily responsible for assisting the Risk & Regulatory Manager with all aspects of the risk management function. The person will contribute strongly to the ongoing development of appropriate systems, procedures and practices at the credit union. The role also encompasses other administrative duties as outlined below.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the identification of risks across all areas of the credit union.
• Assist in the assessment and testing of the controls in the credit union.
• Identify the gaps in assessments and assist the Risk & Regulatory Team in implementing and improving controls in conjunction with the risk owners.
• Assist with reporting of the current state of risks in the credit union to:

Senior Management, the Audit & Risk Committee and the Board of Directors.

• Assist with the management and implementation of risk mitigation plans to address control deficiencies.
• Day to day management of the risk management software and maintenance of risk register.
• Liaising with all departments to identify department specific risks to ensure the risk register is kept up to date.
• Prepare and present risk assessments to the Risk & Regulatory Manager as required.
• Assist with risk training and ensure that all Staff, Directors and Volunteers of the credit union are receiving adequate risk training.
• Ensure that Key Risk Indicators are up to date and fit for purpose.
• Provide ongoing risk management advice to all officers of the credit union.

Other Administrative Duties:

• Carry out ad-hoc administrative tasks, as required.
• Undertake research and special projects as required.
• Assist in and provide backup for risk & compliance monitoring activities across all areas (including AML/CFT Monitoring).
• Ensure that effective records are maintained around testing activities.
• Help to gather data and produce monthly management and Board reports.

The successful candidate should have the following: 

• Qualifications relevant to the role and/or a commitment to complete further studies appropriate to the needs of the position.
• Experience working in a risk function in the financial services industry or experience working in a Credit Union function and looking to upskill.
• Excellent administrative, organisational, and support skills and the ability to prioritise issues and escalate accordingly.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong member focus.