Credit Review Manager

Dublin, Ireland
Unspecified
25 Feb 2021
11 Mar 2021
Approved employer
Contract
Full time
Manager

Description of Business Unit:

Credit Review sits within the internal audit function of Bank of Ireland Group and provides risk-based assurance over the standards of credit risk management across the Group.Credit Review findings are reported to the highest levels within the Group, with stakeholders including executive management andthe Group Audit Committee.

The team review the management of loans and other credit risk exposures and identifies areas for potential improvement. Its remit covers lending, credit underwriting and arrears management units.

Purpose of the Role:

The successful candidate will perform and lead individual credit review assignments as well as gain an understanding of end-to-end credit risk management across a diversified multi-national financial services group, gaining exposure to a variety of credit risk units and their management teams.

This Dublin-based role may involve travel within Ireland, the UK, the US, and possibly other locations, albeit current Covid-19 related travel restrictions may result in a lasting change in the pattern of work associated with this role.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Timely delivery of the Credit Review plan through performing and/or leading individual credit review assignments.
  • Identifying any issues with the standards of credit risk assessment and management within the units being reviewed (usually based on reviewing a sample of lending files/records), and confidently standing over findings supported by relevant facts.
  • Supporting effective relationships with stakeholders, while maintaining the high quality and independence of the work of Credit Review.
  • Working proactively with internal audit colleagues and other assurance providers in the Group, to ensure a cohesive approach to providing assurance.
  • Supporting the overall strategy of the internal audit function.
  • What is the Opportunity?

    This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a small high performing team of credit risk professionals, working together as an enabler of the Group's strategic plan through the completion of high quality assurance work.

    This is a Fixed Term Contract for 9 months to cover Maternity Leave.

    Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Previous experience in a lending or credit underwriting role within Business Banking or Corporate Banking.
  • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interrogate complex information and identify potential issues.
  • Proven ability to deliver high quality work within pre-defined timeframes.
  • Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
  • A track record of proactivity and sound judgement.
  • Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Previous experience in a credit review or internal audit role would be advantageous, but is not essential.
  • Key Competencies

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

    Closing date: Mar 10, 2021

    For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.