Senior Risk Manager - Dublin

Bupa; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurance provider in Dublin is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to lead risk management frameworks and support strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the insurance sector and the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders. Benefits include a management bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a competitive salary package. This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work from home.

Benefits

Management Bonus Scheme

Car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced pension and life insurance

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience in risk management within the Insurance/Re-Insurance sector.
• Familiarity with EEA regulatory environments.
• Proven ability to design and implement risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Risk Management Framework.
• Produce risk and control reporting for decision-making.
• Ensure governance policies and procedures are in place.

Skills

Risk management expertise

Insurance sector experience

Knowledge of governance frameworks

Regulatory compliance understanding

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Financial Services / Risk Management qualification

Job description

Senior Risk Manager – Dublin

Competitive Salary, Bonus & Benefits

Hybrid working (2 days a week Dublin office)

Permanent role

Closing date – 12th December 2025

We make health happen

At Bupa, our purpose is simple: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. With no shareholders, our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

As Senior Risk Manager, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding our business and supporting our mission. You’ll help us manage risk effectively so we can deliver great outcomes for our customers and meet our strategic goals. This is your chance to influence how we embed risk culture across Bupa DAC and make a real impact in a business that prioritises care, integrity and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Broad role supporting providing risk management support (Sales, Finance, Tech)
• Lead the development and implementation of the Risk Management Framework
• Provide 2nd line oversight and challenge, help set and monitor risk appetite
• Produce clear, holistic risk and control reporting to support senior decision‑making
• Partner with teams across all three lines of defence to foster a well‑controlled, high‑performing organisation.
• Support the Executive Risk Committee (Board papers, risk reports)
• Build strong relationships with regulators
• Ensure all governance in place - policies and procedures
• Drive continuous improvement in governance and control frameworks

What We’re Looking For

• Risk management expert with significant Insurance / Re‑Insurance sector experience
• Familiar with EEA regulatory environments
• Excellent knowledge of governance frameworks, regulatory requirements and three lines of defence models.
• Proven ability to design and implement risk frameworks
• Skilled communicator with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
• Financial Services / Risk Management qualification – advantageous
• Passionate about Bupa values – Brave, Caring, Responsible

Benefits

• Management Bonus Scheme
• Car allowance (paid as cash)
• Private Medical Insurance (family cover)
• Enhanced pension and life insurance
• 25 days annual leave, increasing through length of service
• Discounts on Bupa products and services

Why Bupa

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to ‘Be you at Bupa’. We champion diversity and understand the importance of representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you’re treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process.

Time Type: Full time

Locations: Dublin – BG EEA