Risk Manager ( newly created role)

Are you looking for a newly created role that you can bring your expertise to? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Risk Manager (Dublin based and hybrid model of 3 days in office) to join the company's head office and support the development of risk management frameworks across the business.

What you'll do:

As a Risk Manager, you will immerse yourself in every aspect of the organisation’s risk landscape. Your day-to-day activities will involve close collaboration with stakeholders across departments to ensure that everyone understands their role in managing risk.

You will:

• Implement, maintain, and update comprehensive risk management processes that align with organisational objectives and industry best practices.
• Examine business activities thoroughly to identify potential risks by collecting and analysing data from both internal operations and external market factors.
• Summarise findings in formal documentation such as risk registers to define the organisation’s overall risk profile and inform future strategies.
• Analyse the financial implications of identified risks, providing clear insights into potential impacts on business performance.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and evaluations to ensure ongoing awareness of emerging threats and opportunities within the business environment.
• Offer strategic advice on the implementation of advanced risk management methodologies tailored to specific projects or operational areas.
• Lead ongoing self-assessment initiatives for risk management procedures, identifying areas for improvement and driving enhancements as needed.
• Report regularly to relevant stakeholders, ensuring clarity around individual accountability for specific risks within their remit.
• Educate employees at all levels on risk awareness through training sessions, workshops, and accessible communication materials.
• Assess the adequacy of insurance policies in relation to identified business risks, making recommendations for adjustments where necessary.

What you bring:

To excel as a Risk Manager in this setting, your background should reflect substantial hands-on experience navigating complex organisational structures where effective risk mitigation is critical. You will:

• Hold qualifications in business-related disciplines with postgraduate credentials in risk management considered highly advantageous for this position.
• Demonstrate experience in a dedicated risk management role, ideally within a manufacturing or similarly complex environment.
• Possess deep understanding of ISO 31000 principles as well as practical experience applying these standards within project contexts including quantification and analysis of risks.
• Showcase advanced analytical abilities enabling you to interpret large volumes of information, identify patterns or trends, and assess likely outcomes of various scenarios.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills complemented by strong relationship-building capabilities which allow you to collaborate effectively under pressure with colleagues at all levels.
• Have proven experience developing and implementing comprehensive risk management policies and processes tailored to organisational needs.
• Display technical proficiency in risk modelling, assessment techniques, regulatory compliance requirements, contingency planning, crisis management protocols, technology integration (including cybersecurity), data analytics/reporting tools, commercial acumen, change management strategies, problem-solving approaches, strategic agility, proactive solution orientation, cross-functional teamwork dynamics as well as integrity/trustworthiness.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in risk management to a new role, please contact Suzanne Feeney for a confidential conversation.

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