Second Line Risk Analyst, Group Financial Crime Compliance

Allied Irish Banks; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Family leave options

Job summary

Allied Irish Banks is seeking a Second Line Risk Analyst within Group Financial Crime Compliance. This 2nd Line of Defence role provides AML/CFT guidance, oversight, and challenge to ensure regulatory obligations are met across risk management.

The role sits in a hybrid environment with office days and flexible work arrangements, supporting strategic transformation initiatives and embedding the Group Financial Crime Framework.

Qualifications

• Experience in Compliance or Control functions.
• Knowledge of current and emerging Financial Crime risks.
• Experience interpreting legislation or AML/CFT regulation.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support senior management in implementing the AML/CFT framework.
• Plan and implement AML/CFT projects and initiatives.
• Monitor AML/CFT risks and regulatory developments.
• Influence businesses to ensure effective AML/CFT controls.
• Analyse AML/CFT issues and provide MI and training material to business teams.
• Oversee the AML/CFT mailbox and provide day-to-day support to the business.

Skills

Compliance

Regulatory knowledge

AML/CFT regulation

Communication

Planning

Adaptability

Professional membership

Job description

Second Line Risk Analyst, Group Financial Crime Compliance

At AIB, our values guide how we work and how we support each other. We’re looking for someone who puts Customer First, takes initiative and Owns the Outcome, and is always looking for ways to Eliminate Complexity. You’ll treat colleagues and customers with fairness and Show Respect, and you’ll thrive in a culture built on collaboration where we Be One Team to deliver meaningful impact.

Location/Office Policy: This role is Hybrid - 3 days in the office (currently 2 days Molesworth Street and 1 day in Central Park)

• Do you want to play a leading role in the global fight against financial crime?
• Do you want a role that is challenging, rewarding and all about keeping AIB and its customers safe from the harm of financial crime?
• Are you ready to work in a team of AML/CFT experts, guiding and challenging the business to make sure the Bank meets all its legal and regulatory obligations around money‑laundering, terrorist financing and wider financial crime risks?

What is the Role:

• The AML/CFT Compliance Team is part of the Financial Crime Unit, and is a 2nd Line of Defence function.
• The teamprovides Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) advice, guidance and support to the business and their business governance teams in relation to the practical application of money laundering and terrorist financing regulations.
• The role holder will provide co-ordinated second line oversight, challenge, and advisory support to ensure AIB meets its statutory and regulatory obligations across AML and CFT risk management.
• The role holder plays a key part in embedding the Group Financial Crime Framework, driving high standards of regulatory compliance, strengthening risk culture, and supporting strategic transformation initiatives.

Key accountabilities:

• In line with the Bank’s three lines of defence model, support the Team’s senior management in the implementation of the Bank’s AML/CFT Framework (Policy, Standards, Procedures).
• Support the team’s senior management with the Bank’s planning and implementation of various AML/ CFT projects and initiatives.
• Monitor emerging AML/CFT risks, legal/regulatory developments, industry guidance, and assessing applicability to the Bank.
• Positively influence and challenge businesses areas to ensure that adequate and effective AML/CFT Controls are implemented and maintained.
• Identify and analyse AML/ CFT issues and concerns to determine emerging trends, provide M.I. to senior management and provide input into bespoke training material programmes written for business teams
• Oversee the management of the Group AML/CFT Compliance mailbox and provide day to day support to the business and their business governance teams in relation to AML/ CFT queries

What you Will Bring;

• Previous experience within a Compliance or Control function
• Understanding of current and emerging Financial Crime risks across the banking and financial services industry
• Previous experience in interpretation of legislation and/or knowledge of AML/CFT regulation
• Strong planning and organisational skills with an ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and varied decision-making scenarios
• A relevant qualification and/or professional membership (e.g. ACOI, ACAMS), is an advantage, but not obligatory.

Why Work for AIB:

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

Some of our benefits include;

• Variable Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family leave options

Key Capabilities

Behaviour Capabilities:

• Customer First - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer centric solutions
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Ensures Accountability - Takes ownership of work, commitments and outputs, ensuring tasks are completed accurately, in line with agreed expectations

Technical Capabilities:

• Knowledge of Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Requirements - Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of industry regulatory requirements
• Technical Communication/Presentation - Communicates with clarity and precision, presenting complex information in a concise format that is audience appropriate

If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Nicole Pasquetti, [e-mail] for a conversation.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]