Head of Risk – 29024

The Emerald Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emerald Group seeks a Head of Risk to oversee enterprise risk management, align with regulatory requirements, and support business objectives from Dublin. This senior role leads the Risk Function (PCF-14), collaborates with the Board Risk Committee, Management Committee, and ERC, and shapes the risk framework across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will hold a finance/business/economics degree or professional risk qualifications, possess deep Insurance risk experience in Financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance/business/economics or related field.
• Professional risk qualification or membership is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of risk management and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Holds overall responsibility for the Enterprise Risk Management Function to meet business objectives and regulatory needs.
• Member of the Board Risk Committee, Management Committee, and Deputy Chair of ERC to lead risk framework development.
• Own and maintain the Company ORSA, Recovery Plan, Risk Book and other risk documents; facilitate thematic risk reviews as required by regulators.
• Ensure thorough knowledge of Ireland's risk management practices and regulatory requirements across lines of business.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/business/economics

Professional risk qualification

Job description

The Head of Risk for the Company manages oversight of risk management to meet business objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Location: Dublin


• Category: Risk


• Type: Permanent

Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

• Holds overall responsibility for the Enterprise Risk Management Function (PCF-14) to meet the needs of the business, regulators, rating agencies and policyholders


• Membership of the Company Board Risk Committee, Management Committee, Deputy Chair of the ERC and other forums as instructed to lead development of the risk management framework


• Own and maintain the Company ORSA, Company Recovery Plan, Company Risk Book and other important risk documentation ensuring it meets requirements. Facilitate completion of thematic risk reviews as required in response to regulators and supervisors


• Bachelor’s degree in a finance/business/economics related program or professional risk bodies or equivalent work experience is preferred


• Detailed knowledge of risk requirements and risk experience is required (Financial Services Insurance)


• Thorough knowledge of risk management methods (financial and non-financial) and best practices in Ireland


• Advanced knowledge of general regulatory requirements as they relate to business lines supported