Risk, Regulation and Governance - Assistant Manager/Manager

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Job Description & Summary

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager/ Manager, to be part of our Risk, Regulation and Governance team in our Consulting practice. The position offers the chance to 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. 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: Delivering 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.
• Corporate Governance: Reviewing corporate governance structures and frameworks against regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Internal Audit & Assurance Services: Providing 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.

Embrace the possibility to apply – at Grant Thornton we are constantly upskilling our staff. If you do not meet all of the listed requirements, please do not be discouraged from applying. We value a growth-oriented mindset and are dedicated to supporting you in reaching your full potential.

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, including:

Project Delivery

• Supporting senior management in leading and delivering high-quality engagem