Liquidity Analyst

Description of business unit

Regulatory Reporting Controls & Operations (RRCO) is responsible for Statistical, Liquidity and Capital related regulatory reporting for all licensed business divisions across the BoI Group.

Purpose of the Role

The Liquidity Reporting team within RRCO is responsible for reporting liquidity data to the Group's Regulators and Supervisors, including the delivery of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly returns.

Key Accountabilities

• Delivery of assigned Liquidity Reporting Product processes within agreed timelines that support the delivery of the following Regulatory returns: Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR); Additional Monitoring Metrics (AMM); Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR); Short Term Exercise (STE) Template.
• Maintain the existing strong governance framework to ensure full compliance with all controls, limits, standards and obligations under Group policies: (i.e. 4 eye control, recs, EUC's):
• Support delivery of all processes/returns to audit and 'Internal Financial Control (SOx-level)' programme standards;
• Ensure any discrepancies/queries are investigated and explained;
• Support maintenance of audit ready documentation (Basis of Prep, procedures, issue log, escalation policy, process maps etc.);
• Support RRCO/Group Finance/Group Treasury input into strategic projects and ad-hoc Regulatory requests such as Annual Liquidity Exercise, Single Resolution Board (SRB), Group Transformation Projects and RRCO Operational Improvement etc.
• Develop an understanding and working knowledge of all Liquidity Reporting Product (8) processes and all Liquidity Regulatory returns to broaden knowledge and ensure the delivery of BAU reporting during annual leave periods;
• Work collaboratively with the wider RRCO team to consistently deliver solution based approaches which support the achievement of business objectives (timely accurate reporting of Regulatory returns within a high control environment);
• Support Business Continuity processes, including Business Continuity Plans desktop and Work Area Recovery testing;
• Maintain relationships with key partners, including Group Treasury (including Group Deposits), BoI Global Markets, BoI (UK) Plc etc. to ensure awareness of funding strategies and/or initiatives for liquidity reporting purposes.

What is the opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join the Liquidity Reporting team as a Liquidity Analyst has arose. The primary objective of the role is to support the efficient delivery and assurance of the Group's regulatory liquidity returns. This role will report directly to the Liquidity Reporting Manager.

Working at Bank of Ireland doesn't have to mean working in an office to have an impact. Our commitment to enabling colleagues to thrive means that depending on role type you can have choice and flexibility in where you work and live, subject to your role, customer needs and our requirements. We have a Hybrid working model, with home, agile hub and office based options available. We will always list a primary location which can be where you go for in person collaboration, and a location where you can best perform your role. The primary location for this role is Dublin.

Please note you must live in the jurisdiction to the business to which you are contracted.

Essential Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Third-level qualification in mathematics, statistics, IT, Accounting or another subject area involving a significant numerical element.
• A high calibre part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA).

Essential Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of/keen curiosity about Banking/Financial Services sector;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) with a solid understanding of VBA helpful;
• Understanding/experience in the use of analytical tools (i.e. SAS, VB, SQL);
• Data manipulation & analysis skills and techniques.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Ability to collaborate closely with and handle the requirements of multiple partners;
• Ability to adapt and perform in a multifaceted environment;
• Strong planning and organisational skills;
• Ownership and integrity effective drive and passion;
• Quick Learner and an assertive individual who can effectively collaborate in a team and act independently when appropriate;
• Ability to deliver change and improve current processes.

Key Competencies

• One Group, one team - Self
• Agile - Self
• Accountable - Self
• Manage Risk - Self
• Customer Focused - Self

Where Agency assistance is required Bank of Ireland Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Bank of Ireland by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Bank of Ireland Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of our workforce.

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