Head of Risk - Ireland

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Head of Risk (PCF14) – Ireland

Are you interested in a leading role in shaping the risk framework at Aon Ireland?

 

Do you want to influence senior business leaders by mixing risk advice with commercial awareness?

 

This is a hybrid role based in Ireland with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Dublin office!

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

You will lead the design, implementation and ongoing maintenance of the firm’s Risk Management Framework, ensuring it remains appropriate to the scale and complexity of Aon Solutions Ireland Limited and Aon Ireland Limited, while also playing a visible leadership role in local and regional governance.

• Operate as part of the Global Risk team and support the application of globally agreed standards, procedures and risk practices.
• Proactively identify, assess, and monitor new and emerging risks. These include risks from current operations, outsourced or delegated service providers, and proposed new products, services, and central initiatives.
• Meet at least quarterly with practice and support function leads to review and update risk registers, escalating material risks to the CEOs, Risk Committees, relevant forums and the Board as appropriate.
• Work closely with executive committees, governance forums, and the Board to identify, review, manage, and communicate risks. Prepare and share regular risk reports with the Risk Committee, applicable governance forums, executive committees, and the Board.
• Collaborate with Finance to update and present the firm’s annual ICARAP to key stakeholders, including the Board.
• Assess strategic risks and scenarios to identify threats and opportunities relating to the achievement of the firm’s strategic objectives.
• Develop, maintain and periodically review key risk policies and frameworks, including the Risk Management Policy and Risk Appetite Framework, ensuring alignment with Group standards and regulatory expectations.
• Develop, maintain and report a suite of Key Risk Indicators to monitor the firm’s risk profile relative to its risk appetite, including monthly and quarterly reporting with associated analysis and commentary.
• Facilitate lessons learned exercises following relevant internal incidents and external risk events.
• Act as liaison between Internal Audit and the business for risk-related matters, ensuring effective coordination of assurance activities and follow-up of findings.
• Deliver risk management training across the firm, promoting a strong risk culture and clear accountability for risk ownership.
• Work closely with the Head of Compliance and other key control functions to monitor, interpret and respond to relevant regulatory and legal developments, ensuring these are reflected in the Risk Management Framework and supporting policies.
• Contribute as a member of the Aon Ireland Extended Leadership Group, providing risk insight into strategic and operational discussions.
• Chair the Wealth Solutions EMEA enterprise risk committee and represent Wealth Solutions within the Aon EMEA risk framework.
• Chair the Errors and Omissions Working Group, ensuring root cause analysis, resolution efforts, and pattern tracking of incidents.
• Act as the PCF 14 role holder for risk (Aon Solutions Ireland Ltd).
• Manage, coach and develop the Senior Risk Manager.
• Undertake ad hoc analysis, reporting and project management as required.

How this opportunity is different

Being part of Aon means making a difference every moment, every day, across the globe. It means knowing that your work matters for our clients, colleagues and communities; working with knowledgeable, passionate and innovative people; owning your potential to develop your skills and grow your career; and being valued for who you are and what you bring to the firm.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Strong experience in enterprise or operational risk management within financial services, pensions, wealth or a similarly regulated environment, including responsibility for risk frameworks, policies and risk appetite.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess and monitor new and emerging risks, and to provide clear, commercially aware risk input to senior stakeholders, including Boards and executive committees.
• Proven track record of developing and reporting Key Risk Indicators, managing risk registers, and preparing high-quality risk reports and regulatory risk documents (such as ICARAP or equivalent).
• Experience leading or chairing risk and incident forums/committees, coordinating with Internal Audit and other control functions, and driving lessons learned, remediation and trend analysis.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to manage, coach and develop risk professionals while promoting a robust risk culture and clear accountability for risk ownership.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [email protected]

 

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