RCSA Senior Consultant – Program Reporting & Analytics

ACCA Careers; Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Ireland is seeking a Senior Consultant to support the RCSA program, focusing on metrics, data analytics, MI, and reporting. You will produce high-quality reports, analyze data, track deliverables, and support governance activities.

You will collaborate with Risk, Controls, Technology and Business teams to gather requirements and deliver reporting solutions, automate processes, and maintain audit trails in line with program requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Operational Risk, Risk Management, Controls, Audit, or Compliance.
• Understanding of RCSA methodologies and governance.
• Experience with ServiceNow, Fusion, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with complex data.
• Experience creating management reporting, dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and data visualization experience.
• Independent yet collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Produce recurring and ad hoc RCSA reporting, dashboards, scorecards, and MI packs.
• Extract, validate, and analyze data from source systems to identify trends and risks.
• Support development and maintenance of RCSA metrics, KPIs, KRIs, and governance reporting.
• Track and coordinate reporting deliverables to meet timelines.
• Perform data quality reviews and resolve issues with data owners.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and risk committees.
• Support automation and analytics enhancements in reporting processes.
• Maintain documentation, evidence, and audit trails for compliance.
• Collaborate with Risk, Controls, Technology, and Business teams to gather requirements.
• Support testing and adoption of new reporting capabilities.

Skills

Operational Risk

RCSA governance

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel

Tools

ServiceNow

Power BI

Tableau

Fusion

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.

Role Summary

The RCSA Senior Consultant will support the ongoing execution, governance, and enhancement of the RCSA Program, with a primary focus on metrics, data analytics, management information (MI), and reporting. The role is responsible for producing high-quality reporting and insights, analyzing RCSA data and risk intelligence, tracking key deliverables, and supporting governance activities. The successful candidate will work closely with RCSA Program stakeholders, business partners, and risk teams to ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and provides meaningful insights to support decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce recurring and ad hoc RCSA reporting, dashboards, scorecards, and management information packs.
• Extract, validate, and analyze data from ServiceNow and other source systems to identify trends, themes, emerging risks, and areas requiring management attention.
• Support the development, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of RCSA metrics, KPIs, KRIs, and governance reporting.
• Track, manage, and coordinate reporting deliverables to ensure completion in line with agreed timelines and governance requirements.
• Perform data quality reviews, investigate anomalies, and partner with data owners to resolve issues.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, Business Unit Risk Committees, and other governance forums.
• Support ongoing enhancement of reporting processes, automation opportunities, and analytical capabilities.
• Maintain reporting procedures, documentation, evidence, and audit trails in accordance with program requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Risk, Controls, Technology, and Business teams to gather requirements and deliver reporting solutions.
• Support testing, implementation, and adoption of new reporting capabilities and system enhancements.

Skills & Experience

• Experience within Operational Risk, Risk Management, Controls, Audit, or Compliance functions.
• Understanding of Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) methodologies and governance.
• Experience working with ServiceNow, Fusion, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting and analytics platforms.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and produce meaningful insights.
• Experience creating management reporting, dashboards, scorecards, and executive‑level presentations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables and changing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with data visualization and reporting tools preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Experience supporting governance committees, risk reporting, or regulatory reporting activities.
• Accurate and timely production of recurring reporting deliverables.
• Meaningful analysis that provides actionable insights and supports risk‑based decision making.
• Effective management of reporting schedules and governance deliverables.
• Continuous improvement of reporting quality, automation, and efficiency.
• Strong stakeholder feedback and partnership across the RCSA program.

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 and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.