Operational Risk Lead for UCITS & Regulated Funds (Ireland)

Northern Trust; Limerick; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an Operational Risk Specialist based in Ireland to act as the Designated Person for Operational Risk Management (DP for ORM) for the UCITS Management Company subsidiary. You will integrate with the global Risk team to support EMEA and APAC asset management risk programs and interact with boards and regulators.

The role emphasizes senior risk leadership, regulatory understanding, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management at a senior level within asset management or regulated financial services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational risk processes and business resilience.
• Act as Designated Person for Operational Risk Management (DP for ORM) reporting to boards and regulators.
• Own Risk Management Framework document and Risk Appetite Statement.
• Monitor and assess risk appetite and ICAAP risk assessments.
• Collaborate with global risk colleagues and support governance initiatives.

Skills

Risk management

Regulated entities

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Global outlook

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking an Operational Risk Specialist based in Ireland to act as the Designated Person for Operational Risk Management (DP for ORM) for the UCITS Management Company subsidiary. You will integrate with the global Risk team to support EMEA and APAC asset management risk programs and interact with boards and regulators.

The role emphasizes senior risk leadership, regulatory understanding, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated financial services environment.