Business Risk Specialist, Keyridge (formerly Irish Life Investment Managers at Canada Life and Irish Life

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Business Controls, Risk Metrics Reporting, ICARA, Scenario Planning, Microsoft 365, Power BI, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Thinking, Communication

Industry

Insurance

Description

Full Time Permanent position Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices Are you ready to make a real impact in the world of investment management? Keyridge Asset Management Limited (formerly Irish Life Investment Managers Limited) is looking for a passionate Business Risk Specialist to join our team reporting to the Business Risk Manager in a permanent, full-time hybrid role based partly in Dublin city centre. We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few. Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life-careers.com) At Irish Life, our purpose is to help people build better futures. Our company values shape everything we do and underpin our vision of being the driving force behind Ireland’s financial, physical, and mental well-being. We believe in doing the right thing—acting with integrity and making fair, responsible decisions. We aim high, setting ambitious goals and constantly find better ways to innovate and improve. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations. We believe that as a team we work best together, in a supportive, collaborative environment where every idea and contribution is valued. Why Join Us? • Shape the Future: Work closely with senior management and help build and maintain our risk management framework.• Make a Difference: Champion risk management, support business teams, and deliver meaningful insights and improvements.• Grow Your Career: Gain exposure to key business processes, risk assessments, and high-level reporting.• Collaborate: Be part of a supportive team, working across departments.What you will do • Assist with operational risk management tasks and maintain our risk system.• Test and improve business controls, and help deliver our Risk and Control Self-Assessment programme.• Support the development and reporting of risk metrics.• Get involved in the Internal Capital and Risk Assessment (ICARA) and operational risk scenario planning.• Help roll out risk policies and strategies, and prepare quality reports for senior management and the Board.What we are looking for • Experience in risk or oversight roles in financial services, or operational roles in investment firms is a plus but not essential.• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 apps (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of Power BI, Flow automate, Forms would be an advantage but not essential.• Detail-oriented, analytical, organised, and a great communicator.• Relevant qualifications are a bonus, but a positive attitude, a genuine interest in and understanding of the importance of risk management, as well as a willingness to learn are essential.• Consistent role modelling of risk aware behaviours• Ability to build credible trusting relationships with stakeholdersAbout us Keyridge Asset Management Limited, the investment management company within Irish Life Assurance, part of Great-West Lifeco (GWL) Group, manages assets of over €150bn. Keyridge provides investment products and solutions to both institutional and retail clients, offering a full range of active and indexed funds together with tailored investment solutions meeting specific clients objectives. The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Where Agency assistance is required the Irish Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Irish Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role. Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported. We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact lifecareers@irishlife.ie and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best. Keyridge Asset Management Limited, trading as Irish Life Investment Managers and trading as Setanta Asset Management, supports Equal Opportunity and is authorised and regulated as an investment firm by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Responsibilities

The role involves assisting with operational risk management, maintaining risk systems, and testing business controls. The specialist will also support the ICARA process and prepare risk reports for senior management and the Board.