Senior Cyber Risk Manager - Operational Risk, Dublin

<p><span><span><span>Location/Office Policy:  Molesworth Street, Dublin / Hybrid </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><b>Are you ready to lead and inspire teams to secure the Irish financial services sector?</b></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><b>Do you have a proven track record in managing complex cyber security challenges?</b></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><b>Are you passionate about safeguarding customer trust and data?</b></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span><b><u>What is the Role:</u></b></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>As a senior cyber risk manager, you play a pivotal role in safeguarding the Banks critical assets and customer trust in an evolving cyber threat landscape. Leading a team of talented cyber risk professionals, you will drive the Cyber Risk Plan and oversee the implementation of leading practise solutions. This is your opportunity to influence the banks cyber resilience at a strategic and tactical level, while working in a collaborative environment that values expertise, leadership, and innovation.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b>Key accountabilities.</b></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b><em>Team Leadership: </em></b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Mentor and develop a team of cyber risk professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Ensure successful and timely delivery of objectives and results through self and the leadership and management of others.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Deputise for the Head of Cyber Risk as required.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Risk Oversight: Provide independent oversight of the bank’s cyber security program, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Policy Development: Lead the creation, maintenance, and governance of cyber security policies and standards.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Control Assurance: Evaluate the effectiveness of cyber security controls through independent testing and assurance activities. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks, such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and GDPR, DORA while preparing for audits and inspections. Incident Review: Perform post-incident reviews to analyse root causes, assess control failures, and recommend improvement.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span><b><em>Risk Assessment: </em></b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Conduct independent risk assessments of cyber initiatives, projects, and third-party relationships.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Lead the Cyber risk team to conduct multiple thematic reviews on an annual basis and develop risk opinion papers on key areas of risk within the areas of Cyber and Information Security</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Threat Landscape Monitoring: Provide insights into the evolving threat landscape, advising on risks and mitigation strategies.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span><b><em>Stakeholder Engagement: </em></b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Collaborate with first line teams, senior leadership, and external regulators to ensure a cohesive approach to cyber risk management.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Present at senior foras including Group risk committee and Operational risk committee, Governance &amp; Assurance fora across the bank and at various CISO fora</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Engage with the CISO for AIB and team to help support and challenge directly the development and embedding of the Cyber Strategy.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Reporting: Deliver clear, actionable, and risk-based reporting to the board, risk committees, and senior executives.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span><b><em>Strategic Delivery:</em></b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Support the Head of Cyber Risk to develop and rollout the 2LOD Cyber Risk Plan </span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Develop, socialise, and report on Cyber Key Risk indicators and metrics aligned to the Banks risk appetite on an annual basis.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Translate aligned plans into short-term objectives and delivers through process development, people leadership and deep technical expertise.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b><u>What you Will Bring. </u></b></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ol> <li><span><span><span>5+ years direct experience in cyber security with proven ability to lead and inspire teams in a high-pressure environment.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>A strategic mindset and deep tech