IT Risk Analyst

The Western Union Company; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Life & medical insurance

Contributory pension plan

Job summary

The Western Union Company is seeking an IT Risk Analyst in Dublin to strengthen technology, cyber and operational resilience risk management within the ERM team. You will work with Technology, Information Security, Risk and Compliance to assess risk, controls and regulatory requirements such as DORA.

Hybrid work, with at least three days in the office, and opportunities to grow expertise across IT risk, cyber risk and governance within a global environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT, technology risk, internal audit or related area.
• Qualification in an IT-related discipline or equivalent experience.
• ISACA qualification advantageous or in progress.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Organised and proactive with problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of technology, cyber and operational resilience risks.
• Assist risk/gov activities including risk indicators, profile changes and remediation.
• Contribute to DORA compliance and operational resilience embedding.
• Develop knowledge of Western Union’s technology environment and risk controls.

Skills

IT risk

Internal audit

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

IT-related discipline

Job description

## IT Risk AnalystApply: Hybrid: IRE - Dublin: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 6, 2026 (30 days left to apply): JR0132270**Role Responsibilities**As an IT Risk Analyst within Western Union’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team, you’ll help strengthen how we identify, understand and manage technology, cyber and operational resilience risks. Working with colleagues across Technology, Information Security, Risk, Compliance and the wider business, you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of IT risk activities, including risk assessments, controls and regulatory requirements such as the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). This is an opportunity to build your expertise in a growing area of risk while working within a global environment.* Support the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of technology, cyber and operational resilience risks.* Work with Technology and other stakeholders on risk and control assessments, helping identify control gaps and areas for improvement.* Support risk governance and reporting activities, including monitoring key risk indicators, risk profile changes and remediation activities.* Contribute to Western Union’s approach to DORA and operational resilience, helping monitor requirements and assess how effectively they are embedded.* Build trusted relationships with colleagues across Technology, Information Security, Operational Risk, Compliance, Audit and the wider business.* Support the continued development of risk frameworks, policies, methodologies and reporting.* Develop your knowledge of Western Union’s technology environment and take increasing ownership of IT risk and operational resilience activities over time.**Role Requirements*** 3+ years of experience within IT, technology risk, internal audit or a related area.* Qualification in an IT-related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.* Good understanding of technology and an interest in developing your expertise in IT risk, cyber risk and operational resilience.* An ISACA qualification, or progress towards one, would be advantageous.* Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across different teams.* Organised and proactive, with the ability to take ownership of your work.* Good problem-solving skills and an inquisitive approach to understanding technology risks and controls.* Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a wider, globally connected team. **Workplace Option****HYBRID** - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. **BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS****Benefits**You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.Your Ireland-specific benefits include:• 22 days of annual leave.• Comprehensive life & medical cover • Contributory pension plan**Other Details**We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.