Associate Supervisor

Central Bank Of Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Bank of Ireland invites applications for an Associate Supervisor on a specified purpose contract within the Investment Funds & Retail Intermediaries Supervision Division. The role sits at the Bank Officer grade, starting at the BO salary scale with new entrants on Point 1 of the scale.

The position provides support to a team of supervisors, applying a risk-based, outcome-focused approach to supervision to ensure compliance with national, European and international standards, while

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in regulation, financial services or supervision desirable.
• Understanding of the financial industry and practical operation of companies desirable.
• Knowledge of sector regulatory and legal framework desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supervised work to support the supervision of Retail Intermediary sector firms, contributing to risk assessments and recommendations.
• Participate in desk-based and onsite reviews according to the Central Bank’s risk assessment process.
• Maintain supervisory files and update records with risk information and mitigation plans.
• Provide researchers with information to keep the team fully informed.
• Perform initial analysis of regulatory returns, triggers, and case information to assist supervision.
• Develop positive stakeholder relationships to encourage information sharing.
• Carry out ad-hoc supervisory activities and administrative support as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Planning

Organisational skills

Education

Diploma in a relevant discipline

Job description

We currently have a vacancy for an Associate Supervisor on a specified purpose contract in the Investment Funds & Retail Intermediaries Supervision Division. This role is aligned with the Bank Officer grade and the BO salary scale. New entrants to the Central Bank will commence on Point 1 of the relevant salary scale. in this case, the starting salary will be €35,046.

The purpose of the role is to provide support to a team of supervisors in the supervision of one or more regulated companies in the sector, using a risk-based, outcome-focused approach to supervision, so they receive the necessary assistance whilst monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements (National, European and International standards).

Responsibilities:

• Conduct assigned supervisory work to support the supervision of firms in the Retail Intermediary sector, including assisting with risk assessments, using a risk-based, outcome-focused approach to supervision aligned to the Central Bank’s risk assessment, to contribute to the safeguarding of the financial system and the protection of consumers. Contribute to the drawing of conclusions and making of recommendations, as appropriate, for review by the lead supervisor to contribute to robust, timely, effective and efficient supervision.
• Participate in conducting desk-based and onsite reviews where appropriate and deliver output of same in accordance with the Central Bank’s risk assessment process, to contribute to the safeguarding of the financial system.
• Maintain supervisory files, updating as appropriate for probability risks and risk mitigation plans, under the supervision of the Supervisor on the team to contribute to the timely update of all records.
• Provide supervisors with research as required to contribute to the team being fully informed.
• Conduct an initial analysis of regulatory returns, trigger and triage cases and other company information as appropriate to assist the supervisors in conducting robust and effective supervision.
• Develop and maintain positive stakeholder relationships in order to foster a culture of information sharing
• Carry out such other ad-hoc supervisory activities as determined by the Supervision Manager/Senior Supervisor, including administration so that the supervision team is fully supported in delivering their mandate.

Requirements:

• Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant experience in regulation, financial services or supervision within the financial industry desirable.
• Understanding/experience of the financial industry and the practical operation of companies within that industry desirable.
• Analytical, problem solving, decision making, planning and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of the [sector] regulatory and legal framework and understanding of the following desirable: [sector] business models, key risk drivers and supervisory approaches.

We know it's our people who make the Central Bank special and we are focused on creating a diverse, inclusive, fulfilling and progressive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives as it strengthens us, as individuals and as an organisation. We are committed to positively supporting candidates with disabilities. If we can make any reasonable accommodations for you in the recruitment process in order to give you the opportunity to perform to your best, please email our Disability Inclusion PartnerAobh Kavanagh ([e-mail]) at 01 224 5046. Any information that you provide will be used only for the purposes of providing relevant support and will have no bearing on how your application will be viewed.

We operate a hybrid working model to balance the flexibility working from home provides with the value our office environments bring to support collaboration and connection with colleagues. Our approach to hybrid working enables colleagues to work from home up to 50% of working days, building on an existing broad range of flexible working policies and practices already in place to support our people achieve the right balance.

Our policies also provide insight into our organisational culture, work environment and working arrangements. Here are some of the key policies (subject to ongoing review and amendment).

Closing Date: 23/09/2026