Designated Person, Operational Risk Management (ManCo)

The Panel; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Panel in Dublin is partnering with an independent specialist to appoint a Designated Person for Operational Risk (PCF-39B). You will lead the risk framework, risk registers and incident logs, while engaging directly with the Board and regulator.

The role involves outsourcing oversight, DORA readiness, and rolling out a new GRC system, with hybrid work and three days in the office. You’ll report to the CEO, have access to the Board and Risk Committee Chair, and influence how the function

Qualifications

• Extensive operational risk experience in Irish-regulated financial services.
• Track record of building and running an operational risk framework.
• Strong knowledge of outsourcing, CP86 and CBI operational resilience guidance.
• Confidence writing for boards and engaging with the regulator.
• A relevant degree, plus the right to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Own the operational risk framework, risk register, KRIs and incident log.
• Oversee third-party risk, including due diligence of administrators and depositaries.
• Manage ICT risk and DORA compliance; maintain information incident reporting.
• Oversee operational resilience, business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Lead selecting and rollout of a new GRC system.
• Prepare quarterly Board reporting and engage with the Central Bank.

Skills

Operational risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory reporting

Board communication

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

GRC systems

Job description

We’re partnering with an independent, full-service provider of UCITS ETFs and ETCs in Europe. Its CBI-authorised management company oversees a multi-billion, fast-growing ETF range with a busy launch pipeline. They’re now looking for a Designated Person for Operational Risk (PCF-39B) to join the Dublin team.

You’ll report to the CEO, with direct access to the Board and the Chair of the Risk Committee, and you’ll have real influence over how the function evolves.

What you’ll own

• The operational risk framework, risk register, KRIs and the incident and error log
• Third-party risk, including due diligence and oversight of administrators, depositaries and other key providers
• ICT risk and DORA compliance, including the register of information and incident reporting
• Operational resilience, business continuity and disaster recovery
• Selecting and rolling out a new GRC system
• Quarterly Board reporting and engagement with the Central Bank
• Line management of a DP Support team member

What you’ll bring

• Extensive operational risk experience in Irish-regulated financial services, either holding a PCF or working closely alongside one
• A track record of building and running an operational risk framework
• Strong knowledge of outsourcing, CP86 and CBI operational resilience guidance
• Confidence writing for boards and engaging with the regulator
• A relevant degree, plus the right to work in Ireland

UCITS ETF experience, GRC system implementation, data skills (SQL, Python, Power BI) or a professional qualification (PRM, IOB, ACCA, CFA) would all be a bonus.

This is a permanent role, hybrid with 3 days a week in the office.