Risk Analyst

Morgan McKinley; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Cork is seeking a Risk & Compliance Specialist to assess third-party risk and oversee ongoing risk screening across multiple domains. The role requires 2–3 years of hands-on experience in TPRM, operational risk, or a high-volume compliance environment, with strong stakeholder engagement across time zones.

The candidate will evaluate data, manage action plans, and document risk dispositions using centralized tools, ensuring SLAs are met and standards aligned with global

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in third-party risk management or high-volume compliance/ops environments.
• Experience in target-driven operational screening is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across global time zones.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk screening reviews across multiple domains (Data Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Standards, Anti-Corruption, Corporate Security).
• Manage an active task queue aiming for ~5 reviews per day while meeting SLAs (e.g., 2‑day turnaround).
• Engage stakeholders directly by phone to resolve queries and drive timely responses.
• Review third-party data, evaluate action plans, and record risk dispositions in central risk tools.
• Apply standardized qualitative risk-scoring criteria in line with global frameworks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Proactive communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Law/Risk management

Job description

Risk & Compliance Specialist (12-Month Contract)

Location: Cork

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Risk Assessor to join our client based in Cork.

In this role, you will evaluate third-party risks across a broad spectrum of business operational areas, ensuring rapid turnaround times and strict adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

This position is ideal for an operational risk, compliance, or audit professional with 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Full training on specific internal risk frameworks will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• High-Volume Risk Screening: Perform triage and risk screening reviews on Inherent Risk Questionnaires (IRQs) across 8–9 operational domains (including Data Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Standards, Anti-Corruption, and Corporate Security).
• Target-Driven Output: Manage an active task queue aiming for an output of ~5 risk screening reviews per day while meeting strict SLAs (e.g., 2-day stakeholder turnaround).
• Proactive Stakeholder Engagement: Drive timely responses by directly reaching out via phone to internal business partners across all levels of the organization to resolve queries, rather than relying solely on email.
• Risk Evaluation & Reporting: Review third-party due diligence data, evaluate action plans, and record final risk dispositions using centralized risk management tools.
• Standardisation: Apply standardised qualitative risk-scoring criteria to evaluate third-party risk profiles and ensure compliance with overarching global frameworks.

Key Requirements & Experience

• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience in third-party risk management (TPRM), operational risk, audit, or a high-volume compliance/operations environment. Experience in target-driven operational screening environments (e.g., high-volume assessment roles) is highly advantageous.
• Stakeholder Management: Assertive, proactive communicator who is comfortable directly contacting stakeholders across global time zones to secure updates and push tasks forward.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Ability to quickly assess broad risk topics and maintain quality under volume-related delivery targets.
• Education / Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Risk Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Relevant certifications (e.g., CTPRP, CRISC, CISA) are beneficial but not required.
• Location & Work Authorization: Must be based in/around Cork with eligible, unconstrained working rights in Ireland.