Senior Risk Associate

Sanderson are partnering with a leading insurance group to recruit a Senior Risk Associate to join its risk team on a 12 month contract basis, hybrid working 2 days per week in the Cork City East office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a risk professional looking to build their experience within a regulated insurance environment. The role offers broad exposure across enterprise risk management, governance, regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the Risk Manager, you will support the ongoing development and maintenance of the organisation's risk management framework.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the operation and enhancement of the Risk Management Framework.
• Monitoring, assessing and reporting key business risks.
• Maintaining risk registers and tracking risk events, incidents and mitigations.
• Preparing risk reports for senior management and governance committees.
• Supporting risk assessments across the business.
• Reviewing and updating risk policies and procedures.
• Monitoring Internal Audit actions and remediation activities.
• Delivering risk awareness initiatives and training.
• Identifying emerging risks and regulatory developments.
• Supporting a range of risk and governance projects.

To be considered, you will have:

• A minimum of 2 to 3 years' experience in a similar risk role
• Experience gained within the insurance sector or another regulated environment.
• A relevant third level Degree.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and frameworks.
• Experience preparing risk reports and engaging with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Desirable

• Professional qualification in Risk, Compliance, Audit or Accounting.
• Knowledge of the Central Bank of Ireland regulatory environment.
• Experience within life, health or general insurance.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Elaine Liston at Sanderson Recruitment.