Senior Risk Analytics & Real-Time Insights Lead

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

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