Operational Risk Analytics and Insights Specialist

ntrs; Limerick; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Risk Analytics Specialist to support the Second Line of Defense by evolving non-financial risk analytics and delivering real-time insights to leadership. The role emphasizes understanding business operations, strong stakeholder engagement, and translating data into executive narratives that guide risk decisions.

You will drive the development of risk scorecards, dashboards, and automated data refresh cycles, while using advanced analytics to anticipate emerging

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in risk management within a financial institution.
• Strong background in risk analytics, data analysis, or quantitative disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to connect analytics to business and risk outcomes.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.
• Deep understanding of operational risk and financial services environment.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Development of Risk Analytics Reporting: Design and deliver risk scorecard reports with consolidated views of risks.
• Deliver Actionable Risk Intelligence: Convert risk data into prioritized insights and identify systemic themes.
• Enable Near Real-Time Risk Analytics: Develop dynamic dashboards and real-time views; automate data sourcing.
• Leverage Data and AI for Advanced Insights: Apply pattern detection and thematic analysis to risk data.
• Provide Executive-Level Storytelling and Engagement: Translate analytics into concise narratives for senior leadership.

Skills

Risk analytics

Executive storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Data visualization

SQL & analytics

Pattern detection

Job description

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world's most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Risk Analytics Specialist (P4 / VP) to support the Second Line of Defense (2LOD) in the evolution of non-financial risk analytics capabilities to better identify early warning signals, connect cross-cutting risk themes, and deliver real-time insights to leadership. This role is critical to that evolution, driving the development of dynamic, near real-time analytics and translating complex risk signals into concise, decision-ready narratives for senior management.

This is not a process-oriented role. It requires a deep understanding of how the business operates, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate complex data into compelling executive narratives. The individual will play a critical role in shaping how risk is identified, understood, and managed across the organization.

Last but not least, we are a team that lives Northern Trust's values of cherishing and nourishing our diverse and inclusive culture, and we welcome you to help us further define and grow our community.

Responsibilities

• Lead Development of Risk Analytics Reporting
  • Design and deliver risk scorecard reports, providing consolidated views of operational risk and resiliency
  • Define standardized metrics across risk, controls, resiliency, and performance
  • Ensure outputs deliver clear, decision-ready insights
• Deliver Actionable Risk Intelligence
  • Convert risk data (events, metrics, assessments, issues) into prioritized, actionable insights
  • Identify cross-cutting and systemic risk themes impacting critical business services
  • Support leadership by clearly articulating risk implications, trade-offs, and recommended actions
• Enable Near Real-Time Risk Analytics
  • Develop dynamic dashboards and real-time analytical views aligned to leadership needs
  • Drive automation of data sourcing and refresh cycles to reduce reliance on static reporting
  • Support rapid response to emerging risks through on-demand analytics and insight generation
  • Enable earlier identification and escalation of risk signals
• Leverage Data and AI for Advanced Insights
  • Identify and implement opportunities to use advanced analytics and AI to enhance risk insight generation
  • Apply techniques such as pattern detection, clustering, and thematic analysis across risk data sets
  • Generate forward-looking insights to anticipate emerging risks
  • Improve the speed, consistency, and quality of risk intelligence
• Provide Executive-Level Storytelling and Engagement
  • Translate complex analytics into clear, concise narratives for senior leadership
  • Participate directly in senior forums to provide real-time risk insight and challenge
  • Anticipate leadership needs and tailor messaging accordingly
  • Ensure consistency and clarity in risk communication across deliverables
• Partner Closely with Local Stakeholders
  • Serve as a trusted analytics advisor to senior stakeholders
  • Engage directly with local leadership and risk partners to understand business context
  • Contribute to discussions "in the room" where decisions are made
  • Build strong relationships to enhance influence and effectiveness

Skills/Experience

• Extensive experience in risk management within a financial institution
• Strong background in risk analytics, data analysis, or quantitative disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to connect analytics to business and risk outcomes
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making
• Deep understanding of operational risk and financial services environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, executive-level insights
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills
• Proven ability to build new capabilities and innovate

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible