Business Risk Associate

About us 

At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.  

At Davy, you are the difference.    

Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.  

Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.  

Requirements

About the role 

An opportunity has arisen within our growing Davy First Line of Defence team for the role of Business Risk Associate, supporting the continued enhancement of the Risk and Control Self (“RCSA”) framework and the embedding of consistent risk management practices across business units on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. We have 1x junior role and 1x senior role and we are looking for someone with 3-6 years of experience.

In the role, the successful candidate will: 

• Support the enhancement and embedding of the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (“RCSA”) framework across business units, helping to strengthen the control environment and promote a consistent, standardised approach to risk and control assessment.
• Plan, coordinate and support the end-to-end RCSA engagement cycle, including stakeholder engagement, preparation and circulation of workshop materials and agendas, attendance at workshops, minute taking, action tracking and documentation updates.
• Ensure accurate records are maintained and key decisions, actions and control updates are clearly captured.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of risk data, RCSA assessments and supporting documentation to ensure completeness, consistency, accuracy and adherence to agreed methodologies and standards.
• Maintain accurate records of risk assessments, control evaluations and agreed changes, ensuring clear traceability, auditability and evidence of stakeholder review and challenge.
• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to business units on the RCSA process,  methodology, and control standards.
• Apply strong project management discipline across risk initiatives to ensure consistency, documentation quality, adherence to agreed processes, achievement of key milestones and delivery of a robust, standardised and repeatable RCSA process across the firm.

About you  

We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills: 

• Strong educational background (third level relevant degree and/or professional qualification).
• At least 3-6 years experience working in Financial Services industry with strong preference for experience supporting Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), control reviews or operational risk management activities.
• Comfort navigating large data sets, compiling data analyses, displaying data effectively and communicating results with impact.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess information from multiple sources and develop evidence-based risk assessments.
• Strong project management discipline with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, maintain high-quality documentation and deliver to agreed timelines.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written including excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

What we offer 

At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.   

Health and Wellbeing  

Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.  

Reward and Recognition  

We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.  

Growth and Development  

Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.  

Positive Workplace  

Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.  

Values and Culture  

Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.    

Important Information 

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.  

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. 

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role. 

• Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.