This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an ambitious, forward looking and strategic thinking credit union.
St. Canice’s Credit Union is a not-for-profit organisation and one of the largest community credit unions in the country. With 70,000 plus members and a diverse product base. St. Canice’s Credit Union is seeking a Risk Analyst to join the Risk function.
Principal responsibilities of the Role:
The Risk Analyst will report to the Head of Risk. This is a permanent full time position. The Risk Analyst will be responsible for assisting the Head of Risk with all aspects of the risk management function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the identification of risks in the credit union across all areas
- Assist in the assessment and testing of the controls in the credit union
- Identify the gaps in assessments and assist the Head of Risk in implementing and improving controls in conjunction with the risk owners
- Identify risks which are close to tolerance and report to the Head of Risk and Risk Owner
- Assist with reporting of the current state of risks in the credit union to:
- Senior Management
- The Audit/Risk/Compliance Committee
- The Board of Directors
- Ensure that the credit union is operating within its risk appetite
- Assist with the management and implementation of risk mitigation plans to address control deficiencies
- Day to day management of the risk management software
- Liaising with all departments to identify department specific risks to ensure the risk register is kept up to date
- Day to day management of the policy framework within the credit union
- Prepare and present risk assessments to the Head of Risk as required
- Assist with the management of the Audit/Risk/Compliance Committee
- Assist with the preparation and delivery of annual, and ongoing, risk training and ensure that all Staff, Directors and Volunteers of the credit union are receiving adequate risk training
- Assist with the ongoing development and communication of a risk aware culture within the credit union
- Ensure that KRIs are up to date and fit for purpose
- Engage with external stakeholders, where required
- Interact with the compliance team and internal auditors as required
- Provide ongoing risk management advice to all officers of the credit union
The successful candidate should have the following:
- Qualifications relevant to the role with a commitment to complete further studies appropriate to the needs of the position
- Experience working in a risk function in the financial services industry
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong member or consumer focus
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail, strong analytical skills, excellent organisational skills and highly motivated to work on own initiative
Skills:
Risk Assessment Risk Analysis Excellent Communication Skills
Benefits:
Pension Fund Paid Holidays Company Days Hybrid Option
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