Risk Management Officer

Principal responsibilities of the Role: Greystones & District Credit Union is a progressive financial services provider with over 12,500 members and boasts total assets of over €50 million.  We are headquartered in Greystones, Co. Wicklow with sub offices in Newtownmountkennedy and Kilcoole.  Our core value is to promote the financial wellbeing of our members and in order to achieve this purpose the Credit Union is committed to providing a broad range of innovative financial products supported by the excellent service of a dedicated, well-trained staff. The successful candidate will report to the Board of Directors via the Audit & Risk Committee and will have primary oversight for risk across the Credit Union by identifying, assessing, monitoring and reporting risks on a timely basis. The Credit Union manages a wide variety of risks covering credit, investment, operational, market, third party and reputational risk.  The Risk Management Officer will also develop strategies to help minimise future risk. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and highly successful financial institution with the possibility of working either full time or part time hours being an option for the successful candidate. Key Responsibilities: The Risk Management Officer will have a responsibility to stay abreast of current statutory and regulatory requirements and have an awareness of emerging requirements and guidance which may impact on the Credit Union and to advise the Board and officers of the potential impact of such changes Develop and maintain the risk management system of the Credit Union Reporting on any significant risk event and emerging trends to the Board of Directors The Risk Management Officer should support the Board of Directors in promoting a culture of risk awareness, identification and management at every level within the Credit Union Advise the Board of Directors of emerging risks that have the potential to negatively impact on the Credit Union Prepare and conduct an annual test of the Credit Union's business continuity and disaster recovery plans including recommendations for improvement of same The successful candidate should have the following attributes: An awareness of the regulatory environment in which the Credit Union operates A minimum of 3 years' experience working in a risk management role in a financial services environment or a related discipline. A relevant qualification would be an advantage Demonstrate the ability to evaluate risks associated with projects/new products Ability to maximise the use of technology to support the role of the RMO Excellent inter-personal skills, people management capabilities and written/oral communications Excellent report writing and presentation skills Proven ability to work on own initiative to deliver agreed targets How to Apply: Applicants should state clearly the position they are applying for by quoting the reference: RMO 2018 Applications including CV by email through the Apply Now button below Closing Date for receipt of applications is Friday 20th July 2018 Short listing may apply and assessment will be done on the basis of the information provided in the application. Greystones and District Credit Union Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer