Wealth Management Risk & Controls Lead (Ireland)

Candidate Experience Site - Lateral; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in Ireland seeks an experienced risk professional to lead Business Risk and Controls for the Savings business. The role requires setting a robust risk framework, ensuring policy compliance, and partnering with 2nd/3rd line teams to manage regulatory and operational risk.

You will supervise a small team, drive risk strategy, and deliver monthly dashboards to inform leadership decisions. Strong communication and EU banking regulation knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in risk management and control testing in 1st line.
• Deep knowledge of Operational Risk in a regulated environment.
• Understanding of EU and Irish retail banking regulations.
• Degree in Finance or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical, planning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Business Risk and Controls for the Ireland Savings business.
• Establish strong risk cadence across all business areas.
• Ensure compliance with policies and authority levels across teams.
• Develop strategies to manage Regulatory and Operational Risk.
• Provide direction to leadership on key controls and risks.
• Lead a small team of risk professionals and drive strategy.
• Deliver monthly Risk and Compliance dashboards and reports.

Skills

Risk management

Control testing

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Education

Degree in Finance

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Goldman Sachs in Ireland seeks an experienced risk professional to lead Business Risk and Controls for the Savings business. The role requires setting a robust risk framework, ensuring policy compliance, and partnering with 2nd/3rd line teams to manage regulatory and operational risk.

You will supervise a small team, drive risk strategy, and deliver monthly dashboards to inform leadership decisions. Strong communication and EU banking regulation knowledge are essential.