Data Risk Specialist

As a high-performing Internal Audit team, GIA provide independent, challenging and risk focused assurance, insight and opinion to the Group and support the Group in achieving its strategic objectives

This is a key and important role in the Group Internal Audit Team. The role holder will act as the lead expert in this area and will be responsible for overseeing assurance coverage and assessing change risk across Agile delivery within Bank of Ireland. This is a visible and impactful position within GIA and the Group. Reporting to the Head of Audit for Technology, Data & Change you will develop a broad range of relationships with key partners across the organisation.

• Lead the delivery of audit activity from scoping through to reporting
• Provide support and expertise in this area across GIA - provide guidance and supporting development of others
• Own and develop the multi-year audit strategy for Change Risk and Project Management
• Work closely with Leadership to ensure that an appropriate assurance programme is devised and executed to provide objective and challenging assurance on a range of key risks across the Bank
• Accountable for providing ongoing monitoring and contribute to our periodic audit Control Environment opinion
• Build strong and sustainable relationships across Bank of Ireland
• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the key priorities, risks & challenges facing the Group
• Work with colleagues in GIA to evaluate internal controls and processes in order to provide objective and challenging risk based assurance through the planning, execution and reporting of audits/reviews
• Develop & maintain an in-depth understanding of the key priorities, risks & challenges for the accountable risks.

• Extensive subject matter experience in Technology audit and the provision of assurance services related to the delivery of strategic change, particularly in an Agile delivery environment (from ideation to deployment)
• DevOps' experience and familiarity with relevant tooling including JIRA, GITs, Confluence etc
• Relevant qualifications in this area e.g., CISA, CIA, PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM, SAFe, CSM / PSM
• Experience in Internal Audit in an FS environment, with strong knowledge and experience working in the context of a large complex organisation, developing strong organisational relationships and leading through influence are keys to success.
• Advanced reporting writing skills, critical thinking skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a simple manner that generates practical insights for Executive and Board audiences.
• Highly adept in navigating governance processes and working cross-functionally with a broad group of partners to achieve an outcome.
• Commercially savvy with a strong knowledge and understanding of Bank of Ireland.
• Strong people manager skills & experience building high performing teams

Knowledge and experience in the auditing / familiarity with the following areas would be beneficial:

• Programme Risk / Change
• SCRUM
• Kanban
• DevOps and CI/CD controls
• Monitoring and challenging change governance
• Modern technologies and cloud
• Audit experience in the following areas would also be advantageous
• Cybersecurity
• IT
• Data Management
• TPRM
• Privacy
• Transaction Processing
• Operational Resilience

• Certified with relevant Internal Auditor qualification (Certified Internal Auditor - CIA), or Accountancy qualification ACA/ACCA or currently applying for these qualifications.

GIA forms the 3rd line of defence for the Bank of Ireland Group. GIA's purpose is 'to Help Make Bank of Ireland Better', including providing independent assurance to key partners on the effectiveness of the Group's risk management and internal control frameworks. To fulfil this purpose, GIA carries out risk based assignments, covering Group businesses and functions. We provide additional insight through its attendance at key governance fora and committees across the Group. Key stakeholders include the Board, the Group Audit Committee, key subsidiaries' audit and risk committees and senior management, as well as other key parties, including the Group's regulators and external auditors. GIA's findings are communicated to senior management and other key partners, with remediation plans monitored for progress against agreed completion dates. We have a Group-wide remit and, as a result, have a deep insight into all of the Group's activities and access to the most senior levels within the Group.

This is a hybrid role based in Baggot Plaza, Dublin 4. We typically ask colleagues to spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in-person to support teamwork and collaboration. Specific arrangements will be confirmed by your recruiter to ensure they meet the needs of the role and team.

The Bank of Ireland company culture prioritises work-life balance with an opportunity for flexible working, along with 25 days annual leave and excellent pension contributions. Family can mean different things to different people; we offer 6 months paid maternity leave, an innovative fertility and surrogacy policy and working parent supports.

Your wellbeing is important to us; we have an employee assistance program, WebDoctor and financial wellbeing coaches available. We also encourage and support staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications to grow and enhance your career!

We know how meaningful flexible working arrangements are to our colleagues and we promise to try to match your current flexible working arrangement in this new role (all existing working arrangements considered!)

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