Data Risk & Validation Lead (Hybrid)

Allied Irish Banks; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Family leave options

Job summary

Allied Irish Banks (AIB) seeks a seasoned leader for the Independent Validation Unit to drive BCBS 239 validation and assurance across data controls and risk governance. You will plan, execute and report findings to senior management, influencing data integrity, regulatory adherence and the internal control environment.

Working within Risk Assurance & Validation, you will engage senior stakeholders, coach colleagues and oversee timely, high-quality reviews while sustaining independence and

Qualifications

• Experience in Banking governance, risk management or audit.
• Strong data analysis capability with SQL and data visualization.
• Proven leadership of high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and reporting of BCBS 239 validation and assurance reviews, providing independent assessment of compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Define review scope, risk-based testing strategies and delivery plans, ensuring reviews are executed efficiently and achieve their stated objectives.
• Apply advanced data analytics, data interrogation, visualisation and technology-enabled testing techniques to assess data quality, controls and risk management practices, identifying issues, trends and remediation opportunities.
• Leverage technical expertise in data, systems, controls and emerging technologies to continuously improve review methodologies, testing approaches and stakeholder insights.
• Engage constructively with senior management and key stakeholders across the Group, building strong relationships while maintaining independence and professional challenge.
• Prepare high-quality review reports that clearly articulate findings, root causes, risks and practical recommendations, securing agreement with senior management.

Skills

People leadership

SQL

Data visualization

Data analytics

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Allied Irish Banks (AIB) seeks a seasoned leader for the Independent Validation Unit to drive BCBS 239 validation and assurance across data controls and risk governance. You will plan, execute and report findings to senior management, influencing data integrity, regulatory adherence and the internal control environment.

Working within Risk Assurance & Validation, you will engage senior stakeholders, coach colleagues and oversee timely, high-quality reviews while sustaining independence and