Title: SeniorEnterprise Risk Manager Division: Enterprise Risk Team Reports to: Head of Enterprise Risk Job Type : Permanent **Deadline for applications - 4th February 2025** Summary of the Business The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities. Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency, the New Economy and Recovery Authority ("NewERA"), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, National Development Finance Agency and the NTMA Future Ireland Funds business unit with responsibility for the management of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund. The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI). Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including: Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hours An extensive wellbeing programme Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees Career average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme Role Summary: This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced enterprise risk professional with proven ability to provide support as the most senior enterprise risk team member reporting to the Head of Enterprise Risk. The Senior Enterprise Risk Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining the NTMA's Risk Management Policy and Framework in line with NTMA's strategy. The role is also responsible for supporting and challenging NTMA business units in the management of risk in accordance with the three lines of defence model. The role involves extensive engagement with a wide range of stakeholders throughout the Agency including the NTMA Operational Risk and Control Committee and supporting other risk committees to enhance risk management capability throughout the NTMA. Principal accountabilities include: Maintain a high-level, strategic view of the enterprise risk portfolio, advising senior management on risk exposure, risk management, and organisational resilience. Develop NTMA risk policies, practices, and tools, and provide support and advice to various business stakeholders. Provide independent oversight of operational/enterprise risks and review and challenge the NTMA business units in accordance with the three lines of defence model. Maintain successful partnerships with key stakeholders at all levels. Engage with NTMA business units in, implementing key risk indicators, identifying and evaluating risks (including strategic and emerging risks), recording and identifying mitigating actions, and monitoring outcomes. Provide ongoing management, including coaching, mentoring, and supervision of direct reports. Develop and maintain the Enterprise Risk Management System and provide ongoing support to business users. Support the development and delivery of the annual Risk Week programme for the Agency, including engaging with external and internal stakeholders to identify key risk topics. Provide leadership, management direction, and support to the Head of Enterprise Risk in the implementation of the annual Risk Management Plan, including reviewing and challenging risk registers, organising governance meetings, and managing risk and control attestation activities. Contribute/present to, coordinate, and oversee accurate, complete and timely reporting to the, Operational Risk and Control Committee, IT Security Committee, Enterprise Risk Management Committee, and other risk management committees. Provide subject matter expertise on a broad range of enterprise and operational risk management topics. Experience with Third Party Risk Management and Operational Resilience is desirable. Implement and oversee the NTMA Assurance Testing Framework and the Third Party Generative AI Governance Framework Co-ordinate and deliver appropriate updates to the Risk Champions Forum. L ead networking meetings with other public sector organisations. Deliver and ensure that appropriate risk management training is provided to all NTMA staff. Experience: Significant risk management knowledge and experience in shaping and leading a Risk Management Program is required. People leadership experience is desirable. Strong track record in risk management ideally within a financial or related entity organisation. Excellent ability to lead through influence across a diverse organisation to drive the adoption of risk management programs and the implementation of changes in Risk Management practices. Ability to deliver effective presentations, both verbally and visually, on a wide of risk topics to senior and executive management. An in-depth understanding of risk management tools and methodologies. A good understanding of global financial markets and products. A minimum of 7 years' experience in a relevant senior risk role. Strong track record of working with senior stakeholders. Business acumen and financial expertise are essential. Skills: Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills. Strategic focus with strong management and motivational skills. Leadership and Team Management skills. Strong willingness to take the initiative and adapt flexibly to changing requirements. Excellent problem-solving skills. A high level of numeracy with strong analytical skills and competency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Excel. Knowledge: A relevant 3rd level degree/master's qualification is required. Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not ideated that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly acted to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. 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