Location/Office Policy: Central Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18 / Hybrid (Remote Centric)
* Are you passionate about identifying and mitigating cyber risks to protect critical assets and data?
* Do you have the expertise to lead a cybersecurity risk management program in a complex organization?
* Can you balance oversight with hands-on involvement in assessing, prioritizing, and mitigating cyber threats?
What is the Role:
The IT Risk Manager is responsible for the identification, evaluation, and mitigation of technology risks across all business units. The IT Risk Manager ensures alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives, regulatory standards, and overall risk tolerance. The position is pivotal in embedding effective risk management practices within daily operations and promoting a culture of risk awareness throughout the organization.
Key accountabilities;
1. Identification and Evaluation of IT Risks: Lead efforts to identify and evaluate potential IT risks across all technology domains, including software, infrastructure, and third-party vendor services. Apply both quantitative and qualitative assessment methods to determine the likelihood and impact of potential risks on business processes. Continuously monitor the technology environment to identify emerging threats and adjust risk management strategies accordingly.
2. Development of Risk Mitigation Plans: Design and implement robust strategies to address identified IT risks, ensuring they align with business goals and comply with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with IT teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors to execute risk mitigation actions without disrupting essential business operations.
3. Engagement with Key Stakeholders: Partner with senior leaders, such as the Chief Information Officer (CIO), to provide regular updates on IT risk status and mitigation efforts. Coordinate with various departments, including IT, compliance, and business units, to ensure a unified approach to managing IT risks throughout the organization.
4. Risk Reporting and Governance: Prepare comprehensive reports on IT risk exposure and present them to executive leadership and relevant governance committees. Ensure that critical risk metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) are integrated into regular reporting frameworks to support informed decision-making. Maintain strong governance processes to enhance accountability and transparency in managing IT risks.
5. Ensuring Regulatory and Compliance Adherence: Oversee the organization's adherence to applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards related to IT risk management. Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies and auditors, addressing inquiries and ensuring compliance with guidelines on data protection, IT governance, and other relevant regulations.
What You Will Bring;
1. Minimum 7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or related fields, with a demonstrated ability to lead the development and execution of risk management strategies.
2. Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and regulatory requirements.
3. Experience with risk assessment methodologies and tools.
4. Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex risks and mitigation strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Why Work for AIB:
We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.
Some of our benefits include;
* Market leading Pension Scheme
* Healthcare Scheme
* Variable Pay
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Family leave options
* Two volunteer days per year
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Key Capabilities
* Drives Vision and Purpose
* Instils Trust
* Customer Focus
* Information System Security
* Technical Leadership
If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Talent Acquisition team at (careers@aib.ie) for a conversation.
AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie
Disclaimer:
Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.