Job Description & Summary

Grant Thornton currently has an exciting opportunity within our Financial Services Risk, Regulation and Governance team in Consulting within our Advisory practice. Our team brings people from diverse backgrounds together with experience across financial services regulation, risk management, compliance and governance and is made up of professionals with a broad range of experience across financial services and beyond.

The increased focus by European Regulators on financial services firm’s interpretation of regulation, and the effective incorporation of requirements into the operating model, as well as the effectiveness of risk frameworks and management means firms are increasingly requiring assistance in adapting to the evolving regulatory environment. We are looking for new talent to play a key role in taking our regulatory and risk management offering to clients as we continue to build a team in the Irish market.

The Risk, Regulation and Governance team offers the following services to prospective clients across the financial services sector:

• Regulatory Compliance Advisory: Assisting financial services firms in responding to evolving regulatory expectations, including end-to-end implementation of requirements from interpretation, readiness assessments through to operating model changes and assurance support.

• Risk Management: Providing expert support and tailored solutions involving the development or assessment of risk management frameworks and associated artefacts, processes and governance structure to meet regulatory requirements and align with business strategy.

• Regulatory Support: Guiding firms through the end-to-end regulatory lifecycle – from initial licensing to managing thematic reviews, inspections and skilled persons reviews.

• ICT Governance, Strategy & Risk Management: Building integrated, risk-aligned ICT frameworks that enhance oversight, accountability and strategic decision-making across the business, and supporting enhancement of the operating model to embed the framework accordingly.

• Operational Risk & Operational Resilience: Supporting organisations with development or assessment of operational resilience frameworks, leading end-to-end scenario testing and crisis management programmes and assessment of operational risks and control frameworks.

• Corporate Governance: Review of corporate governance structures and frameworks against regulatory requirements and industry best practice.

• Internal Audit & Assurance Services: Independent assurance and co-sourced support to strengthen internal audit effectiveness and deliver value-added insights.

The successful applicant will assist the senior members of the team in expanding our market offering, play a key role in strengthening our client relationships, and assist in the delivery of a range of interesting engagements.

Roles & Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager/Manager within our Risk, Regulation and Governance team, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of client engagements, support business development efforts and contribute to the development of our people and capabilities.

• Support senior management in leading and delivering high-quality engagements, acting as a key day-to-day contact for clients;

• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders through consistent communication, proactive issue resolution, and understanding their regulatory needs;

• Take ownership of discrete workstreams, ensuring timelines, quality standards and client expectations are met.

• Assist senior management in developing go-to-market solutions and identifying opportunities to expand service offerings with existing and prospective clients;

• Prepare reports and supporting documentation; making oral presentations of findings/recommendations to client management team(s);

• Support technical analysis – being a 'subject matter expert' in aspects of key financial services regulation (e.g. CPC, DORA, Operational Resilience and Outsourcing Guidelines);

• Network with clients, prospective clients and internally across the firm;

• Provide mentoring and coaching junior team members, providing guidance and feedback on technical areas, engagement delivery and career development; and

• Contribute to a positive team culture by fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement

Skills and Experience

Education and Certifications

• A third level degree, with a strong academic record.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a risk and regulation role;

Skills and Competencies 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial services (e.g. banking) or professional services;

• Familiar with key regulatory requirements for financial services firms, in particularly within the Irish and European regime;

• Leading teams in the delivery of their objectives;

• Positive and proactive attitude, with the ability to adopt an agile approach;

• An ability to foster trusted relationships;

• Good written communication skills and attention to detail;

• An ability to quickly learn new skills and knowledge on the job;

• Strong organisational, verbal communication and time management skills;