87 Data Protection Specialist jobs in Ireland

Position Description
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced in May 2018. It standardises and strengthens the right of European citizens to data privacy by emphasising transparency, security and accountability by Data Controllers. The GDPR imposes new obligations and stricter requirements on organisations in their capture and management of personal data. As a key public utility, ESB collects and processes large volumes of data about its customers, employees and a range of other business partners. This role aligns with our strategic objective of Empowering Customers through growing customer trust (a core ESB value).

ESB have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in line with our obligations. As the result of an internal promotion we are now looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Data Protection Specialist to work within the Data Protection Office to ensure ESB's ongoing compliance with Data Protection Laws. As a Data Protection Specialist you will be responsible for supporting the DPO and Data Protection Governance Manager in maintaining our Data Protection compliance with the GDPR, through the application of specialist knowledge as well as management capabilities.

You will be working closely with staff throughout the Group and to ensure that a "Privacy by Design" approach is taken in the design and execution of processes involving personal data. You will also play a key role in responding to Subject Access Requests (SARs) and breaches. Furthermore, you will assist the Data Protection Officer, and ESB, in managing and responding to Data Protection queries, complaints and incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the Group Data Protection Office in their responsibilities for both SARs (as a first line function) and breaches (second line).
• Stakeholder engagement by supporting the DPO in interactions with external regulators, external peers, Business Unit Data Owners and key internal projects.
• Work collaboratively with the ESB data protection first line teams in the Business Units and with colleagues in key group functions including Group Legal, Procurement, Cyber Security, Data Management and Governance, Data Science, AI and ITD to drive awareness and best practice across the Group.
• Implementation of the assurance framework that includes appropriately reviewing first line processes, challenging the effectiveness of controls in place and highlighting areas of concern.
• Supporting the DPO in preparing assurance reports to August and Risk Committee (A&RC), ExCo and Business Unit Data Owners through the quarterly Governance meetings, including KPI performance and areas of concern to the highlighted.
• Monitor external developments relating to data privacy laws. Ensuring new and emerging risks are highlighted, supporting in the risk assessment of these risks, updating ESB's Data Protection framework and communicating same to key stakeholders.
• Participate in investigations and audits related to data protection as requested.

Essential
Experience and Qualifications

• You should have at least 5+ years' experience, with ideally 2-3 years' of specialist Data Protection or other related experience
• Aptitude towards IT and Business Process design
• Experience with execution of compliance or regulatory projects
• Ability to work with highly confidential documents and information
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills and outstanding reporting, analytical and documentation skills are also required
• Demonstration of your Continued Professional Development is essential

Desirable

• Data Protection certifications would be an advantage
• Legal or Internal Audit experience would be an advantage

Location
This position will be based in 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on the team's
two
anchor days per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.
Reporting To
This role will report to the Data Protection Officer.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon future
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Salary
€57,900 - €68,100 per annum (depending on experience)

Closing Date
19th September 2025
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

Overview:

Sisk is seeking a Data Protection Specialist to join our team and support the Data Protection Manager in ensuring compliance with global data protection laws and regulations. This role plays a key part in safeguarding personal data and maintaining the trust of our clients and employees. The successful candidate will contribute to data governance, provide operational support, and help strengthen awareness and accountability across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining data protection policies, procedures and guidelines in line with GDPR, the AI Act and other applicable frameworks
• Support the handling of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) along with requests for rectification, erasure and other data subject rights inquiries
• Conduct and support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs) for projects and new initiatives
• Maintain accurate records of processing activities (ROPA) through data inventories and mapping of data flows
• Assist in the development and delivery of training and awareness programmes to strengthen data protection culture across the business
• Support the Data Protection Manager in managing data breaches and security incidents, including documentation and reporting to authorities where required
• Partner with IT, HR, Compliance and other teams to embed data protection into operational practices and new projects

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a data protection, privacy, compliance or governance role
• Previous experience in administration, compliance or risk management with interest in privacy may be considered with on-the-job learning
• Strong understanding of global data protection regulations including GDPR
• Familiarity with technology and IT security principles
• Experience supporting multiple projects with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong drafting ability with experience preparing guidance, policies or business communications

Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• High attention to detail with ability to deliver pragmatic, actionable advice
• Professional certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM or CIPT are highly desirable
• Degree in law, business, IT or a related discipline would be an advantage but not essential

Additional Information:

At Sisk we are committed to protecting the privacy of our people and partners. We offer competitive salary and benefits, flexible working arrangements, structured professional development and a collaborative culture that values integrity, accountability and respect.

We are an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Our recruitment practices are aligned with the EU Pay Transparency Directive, GDPR, the EU AI Act, UK equality legislation, US EEOC requirements and international best practice.

Overview
Sisk is seeking a Data Protection Specialist to join our team and support the Data Protection Manager in ensuring compliance with global data protection laws and regulations. This role plays a key part in safeguarding personal data and maintaining the trust of our clients and employees. The successful candidate will contribute to data governance, provide operational support, and help strengthen awareness and accountability across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining data protection policies, procedures and guidelines in line with GDPR, the AI Act and other applicable frameworks
• Support the handling of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) along with requests for rectification, erasure and other data subject rights inquiries
• Conduct and support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs) for projects and new initiatives
• Maintain accurate records of processing activities (ROPA) through data inventories and mapping of data flows
• Assist in the development and delivery of training and awareness programmes to strengthen data protection culture across the business
• Support the Data Protection Manager in managing data breaches and security incidents, including documentation and reporting to authorities where required
• Partner with IT, HR, Compliance and other teams to embed data protection into operational practices and new projects

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a data protection, privacy, compliance or governance role
• Previous experience in administration, compliance or risk management with interest in privacy may be considered with on-the-job learning
• Strong understanding of global data protection regulations including GDPR
• Familiarity with technology and IT security principles
• Experience supporting multiple projects with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong drafting ability with experience preparing guidance, policies or business communications

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• High attention to detail with ability to deliver pragmatic, actionable advice
• Professional certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM or CIPT are highly desirable
• Degree in law, business, IT or a related discipline would be an advantage but not essential

Additional Information
At Sisk we are committed to protecting the privacy of our people and partners. We offer competitive salary and benefits, flexible working arrangements, structured professional development and a collaborative culture that values integrity, accountability and respect.

We are an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Our recruitment practices are aligned with the EU Pay Transparency Directive, GDPR, the EU AI Act, UK equality legislation, US EEOC requirements and international best practice.

Posting Description:

Aon Global Risk Consulting (AGRC)

AGRC Risk Control Engineering globally comprises a body of over 800 Loss Control Engineers as professional consultants. The engineering team provides direct support and services to our in-house brokers and their clients. This typically involves the review, assessment and development of our client's Loss Control Risk Management programs both physically on site by auditing and gap analysis and also by working with Site Management Teams / Client Risk Managers to support the development and enhancement of existing Risk Management programs.

We work as in-country departments with teams of Account Engineers and Field engineers providing services including auditing / reporting, working directly with our client's providing oversight and support on their risk management programs including Loss Control Policies, investment programs, project review, site audit visits, risk improvement recommendation tracking and day to day general technical support.

We work with the clients and our counterparts from the insurers to audit, analyse, report on and improve the loss control arrangements at client facilities.

Our Engineers typically excel in the following skills:

• Technical expertise / industry background having a broad knowledge of technical operations, systems, buildings, processes etc
• People interaction, relationship & management
• Auditing, assessment, report presentation facilitating the future proofing of client's assets with supports and improvement programs
• Ability to step back and separate the technical details from the wider body of work and to make strategic decisions accordingly
• Being able to 'Read the room' and apply appropriate language and qualified representation demonstration repour & trust
• Day to day interaction with Aon Colleagues, Client, insurers and project managers
• Ability to work in a group and individually being self-driven, managing workload and meeting targets.

Risk Management Consultant

Are you an experienced Engineer looking for a change of pace? Are you tired of repetitive tasks with limited scope for development and progression? Do you seek to understand how processes & systems work and how they can be improved? If so, this role is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of industries while also developing professional competencies such as leadership, management, and communication.

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Dublin offices with our team of engineers.

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

The role involves a healthy mix of on-site auditing, problem solving, application of technical and industry standards, report preparation, working closely with client risk managers and spans a range of industry sectors including container glass, pulp & paper, food & beverage, manufacturing, pharma, and retail.

The successful candidate will work closely with clients to identify, understand and develop solutions for buildings, processes, equipment, utilities and business interruption risks.

Support will be provided by senior colleagues to further develop your skills and experience in areas such as fire safety, process engineering, explosion risk, sprinkler protection, project management and risk control.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Support clients to help identify, understand, and improve risk
• Undertake site audits and surveys. Produce reports on site risks and control measures
• Produce prioritised recommendations for risk improvement
• Review, validate and prioritise insurance company and third-party risk improvement recommendations
• Act as liaison between client and insurance companies and advocate on behalf of the client on technical risk engineering matters
• Develop and maintain relationships with direct clients outside the Aon network.
• Support the broking process by providing concise risk engineering insights and summaries
• Lead projects and co-ordinate within other Aon resources in the delivery of the above
• Research and development of solutions to technical issues such as sprinkler protection, explosion protection, building design for fire safety, engineering controls for managing ignitable liquids, etc.
• Provide formal written reports and / or verbal presentations

How this opportunity is different

This is a client facing role that will expose the successful individual to subject matter experts in some of the largest and most influential companies in the world. Their work will have direct impact on strategy and risk control and will shape the decisions of senior leaders.

The successful Engineer will have the flexibility to arrange their workload and manage their own clients, along with the opportunity to shape their own careers in a direction that suits them best.

The availability of educational support here in Aon will assist your growth and professional development with an emphasis on upskilling to help you reach your personal goals and meet client needs.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

The successful Engineer will have:

• An undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Chemical Engineering or similar
• At Least 5 years' experience in an Engineering role. Experience within a manufacturing or project management setting is an advantage
• Excellent problem solving & analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a wide range of internal and external clients
• Ability to break down and explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Confidence to make concise decisions and take accountability for the work delivered
• Proficient in analysing data in Microsoft excel, report writing in Microsoft Word and developing presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to manage your own workload and to work independently
• Ability to collaborate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
• Interest in developing your skills through educational support
• Full clean driving licence
• The flexibility to travel within Ireland and abroad for client work as required

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. 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.

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

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Risk Management Associate - Algerian and Arabic Language

Join a global technology leader committed to user and business safety across its platforms.

The Global Response Org safeguards users from harmful content, malicious actors, and risky behaviours, with a focus on the Algerian and Maghreb community. You will play a key role in responding to crises, assessing emerging risks, and supporting operational strategies that protect users and foster trust across the region.

Sounds great What will my day-to-day look like?

• Interpret and enforce terms of service and policies, with a focus on Algerian language
• Investigate and resolve emerging risks, including potentially abusive content across organic, ads, and commerce.
• Analyze escalation data to improve processes, policies, and operational insights.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (
  Policy, Legal, Sales, Product, Engineering)
  to implement tailored mitigation plans.
• Work closely with vendor teams to ensure KPIs are met and operational excellence is achieved.
• Support a 24/7 global team, including potential on-call shifts on weekends/after-hours.
• Utilize Algerian and Arabic,
  and market-specific knowledge to address complex risk and operational issues.
• Handle sensitive content such as graphic images, videos, writings, offensive or derogatory language.

What do I need?

• 3+ years of experience in Trust & Safety, Online Operations
  , consulting, or similar roles, preferably with a focus on Algerian and Arabic
• Strong communication skills
  and ability to influence stakeholders across functions.
• Experience handling graphic or objectionable content.
• Strategic thinking with a track record of continuous improvement.
• Analytical proficiency (Excel, SQL, data visualization).
• Fluency in Algerian & Arabic;
  strong cultural understanding of Algeria & Maghreb.

This opportunity is an 11-month contract, Hybrid in Ballsbridge, Ireland, paying €72K per annum (pro rata). To hear more about this position or to discuss your suitability, please apply today

If you would like to know more about this role, you can reach me at

You can also apply using the "Apply Now" button below.

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Risk Management Associate

• Location: Dublin, fully onsite
• Duration: 11 months
• Salary: €58,000/annum pro rata

The Global Privacy Operations team is responsible for managing privacy rights and enabling compliance with privacy regulations. As a contractor in our team, you'll bring your passion for privacy and operations together to support case management of privacy rights requests. The right candidate must have a strong work ethic, impeccable judgement and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ever changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Document, review and process incoming data privacy requests
• Independently investigate complex issues and extract insights -via tickets
• Apply knowledge of the incoming data privacy requests and deliver relevant insights into presentations
• Effectively work with client employees to ensure operational project requirements are met
• Join collaborative calls with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance.
• Assist in consistency and accuracy verification

Requirements

• CIPP/CIPT/E/US/M/A certifications
• 2 years' experience in data privacy, legal operations, tech support or paralegal role.
• Experience working with high volume ticketing system
• Experience solving privacy problems within an operations environment.
• Communication experience with attention to detail.
• Proactive and intellectually curious; showing resourcefulness when faced with limited options.
• Experience acting independently across competing priorities and exercising good judgment.
• Ability to think strategically about complex issues, leading to thoughtful recommendations and action plans.
• Ability to take clear direction from the client
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Law, Arts & Humanities or Data Protection

By applying here you agree to RECRUITERS storing your CV in our secure applicant tracking system (ATS; Bullhorn). As your consultants, we are dedicated to helping you find a new job in your field of expertise and, equally, to keeping your personal information secure at all times. Your CV will not be sent to any third party without your consent.

Manager – Compliance
EY Ireland Risk Management Team
Level:
Manager

Location:
Ireland

Available for Work
Permit Sponsorship:
No

Business Area:
UKI CBS Risk Management

Contract Type:
Full-Time – Permanent

At EY Ireland you have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity
We are seeking a Manager - Compliance to join our EY Ireland Risk Management team. We are looking for a consummate team player with excellent professional skills, knowledge of the leading practice processes and the development and optimisation of governance, risk management and internal controls to lead our Compliance team. You will be looking to develop your career and if you perform well there will be significant opportunities for progression.

Reporting to our EY Ireland Chief Compliance Officer / Director Risk Management (hereinafter CCO), you'll have the opportunity to work across our business implementing and executing our compliance programmes.

Your Key Responsibilities

• You will deliver independent oversight assurance, monitoring and testing capability at EY Ireland.
• You will work with our global compliance team implementing and executing our compliance programme.
• Act as our regional and global compliance liaison in support of our CCO.
• Responsibility for the EY Ireland exception testing programme.
• Root cause analysis.
• Lead delivery of our compliance confirmation and certification methodology approach.
• Delivery of compliance reporting.
• Provision of compliance and risk management related advice.
• Compliance incident response.
• Emerging compliance requirements.
• Design, implement and execute our compliance programme for non-global topics where appropriate.

Skills

• 5 years + experience in analysis and production of reporting, ideally within a risk, finance, governance, compliance or equivalent role.
• Understand risk frameworks, risk and compliance functions and the role of an organisational risk function and compliance function or can pick this up quickly.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills – you must be comfortable at manipulating and presenting high volumes of data using Pivot tables and generate MI Dashboards or the ability to come quickly up to speed undertaking these activities.
• Strong ability in PowerPoint to present slide output of a high standard.
• High attention to detail to ensure risk and compliance reporting is accurate and well-presented.
• Strong day to day organisation skills - maintaining timetables for your own work and the work of the wider EYI Risk Management team.
• Strong communication skills, capable of dealing with a wide range of people and stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Planning and organisational skills to create implementation approaches and plans including supporting prioritising key areas of responsibility, tasks, projects and report scheduling and execution.
• Process mapping skills in Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint or similar.

What We Look For

• Strong inter-personal skills.
• Ability to deal with problems in a practical and common-sense way, proactively applying judgment when required.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Team player.
• A high standard of Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.
• Flexibility to adapt activities based on the team priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, producing work of a high quality that meets business demands.
• Able to establish credibility, respect and trust in their working relationships and internal networks across all business areas and departmental disciplines.
• Strong report writing skills.

What Working At EY Offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension
• Discounted health insurance
• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Hybrid Working
• Free Gym membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Bike to work Scheme
• Recognition Awards
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Work Mobile
• TECH MBA paid by EY
• Wellness rooms Available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you'll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it's as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity
We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

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Job Description
Turner & Townsend is one of the leading consultancy providers to the infrastructure sectors. We use our skills, processes and knowledge to provide industry leading services to our clients.

We are currently recruiting for an Risk Management Assistant in our Ireland Infrastructure team to undertake duties on high profile infrastructure projects for several of our rail, highways and public utility clients.

The role of Risk Management Assistant will give you a combination of formal learning and development, and practical experience in order to develop all the skills required to enable you to progress your career.

We are recruiting for Dublin.

Main Purpose Of Role
To support the implementation of an integrated risk management process across major capital programmes or projects.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Scope

• Support the planning, design and implementation of risk management processes that are tailored to client needs and that align with industry best practice.
• Actively articulate the benefits of risk management.
• Support risk, (threats and opportunity) activities to actively manage risk and seek efficiencies across client's projects and programmes.
• Support the facilitation of risk workshops with clients and team members of allocated projects.
• Production of risk reports to support the effective communication of threat & opportunity status.
• Track the implementation of mitigation actions against associated risks across projects and programmes.
• Support risk specialists and wider roles to influence a large number of stakeholders throughout the organisation.
• Assist in the performance of quantitative risk assessment (cost and schedule) to inform project contingency levels.

Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
In order to be able to undertake the role as required, candidates will be expected to demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., risk management, engineering, project management)
• Candidates are expected to have excellent communication skills (oral and written) and be genuinely committed to finding new and more effective ways of working.
• Broad understanding of Project Controls methodology and risk management interactions
• A working understanding of an integrated risk management process (risk, cost and schedule) across portfolios, programmes and projects
• Strong technical project management skills

Additional Information
What we offer you:

• Full time, permanent
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• 8% Pension
• 23 days Annual leave, 2 Company days & 1 volunteering day
• Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
• Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world.

We champion our people to succeed in both work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a world leading bank, our culture is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class.

As a Compliance Risk Management Lead in our Technology & Cyber CCOR organisation you will have the opportunity to materially contribute and develop the Technology Compliance programme through your deep knowledge and experience of European and Global technology and cybersecurity laws, rules and regulations. You will work closely with the wider Technology & Cybersecurity CCOR team who is responsible for the design, implementation and oversight of the 2nd Line of Defence independent risk management program for technology and cybersecurity risks. As part of the team, you will also be able to broaden this platform to work on legal entity, regional and global initiatives, in addition to being part of local and firmwide community, and Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion initiatives.

Job responsibilities

• Perform regulatory assessments of technology compliance related matters, including resiliency, outsourcing, data loss prevention, AI and cloud technology related matters
• Review regulations and impact assessments, and work with divisional partners to advise the relevant owners on the development of policies and procedures within the legal entity and across other group legal entities as necessary
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and related regulatory and legislative changes and provide advice to enable the business to implement applicable changes and operate in a compliant and controlled manner
• Support the review of significant events (including security events) over a defined economic threshold, including but not limited to, examination of event and resolution, back-testing against the firm's risk management framework results, metrics, escalations, reporting, and scenarios
• Perform ongoing monitoring to ensure appropriate application of policies, standards and procedures by employing data analytics on critical systems of records to identify potential issues and areas of risk in a highly efficient manner
• Provide independent assessments of the risks and controls related to the adoption of technologies including Cloud and AI/ML
• Participate in the assessment of emerging risks as part of strategic business risk reviews, analysis of regulatory and market developments, New Business Initiative Approvals and review of external risk events

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Professional experience in risk management, compliance, or technology-related fields.
- Strong technical experience in technology, cybersecurity, governance, operational risk or technology compliance within the financial services industry or experience in an equivalent role in the technology industry
- Knowledge and experience with Information Security and Risk Management standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001/27002 and modern development practices and supporting toolsets (e.g. Agile, DevOps)
- Ability to understand complex technical systems and the business processes they support and synthesize the corresponding risks and controls and recommend adjustments if required
- Understanding of technology risk management and control principles with a proven ability to anticipate and identify risks and effective mitigating actions
- Strong organizational, project management, data analysis and modern data analytic techniques, multi-tasking and stakeholder management skills with demonstrated ability to manage expectations and deliver results with a high level of professionalism, self-motivation, and integrity

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- EMEA technology regulatory knowledge is preferred and an understanding of EU regulation (i.e. DORA, EU AI Act, , NIS etc.)
- Professional IT and Information Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT as well as Cloud related certifications (e.g. CCSP, AWS Certified Practitioner) are beneficial
- Knowledge of innovative and automation technologies and supporting toolsets such Alteryx, UiPath, Qlik sense, Tableau etc
- Experience of implementing innovative methods of overseeing risks using modern data driven and analytical techniques would be a key advantage.

ABOUT US

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Risk Management helps the firm understand, manage and anticipate risks in a constantly changing environment. The work covers areas such as evaluating country-specific risk, understanding regulatory changes and determining credit worthiness. Risk Management provides independent oversight and maintains an effective control environment.