Pensions Risk & Compliance Lead

Davy

Dublin
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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Davy is a trusted market leader in wealth management and capital markets, building rewarding relationships that last. Our vision is to be the financial services partner most trusted by our clients and most admired for our people. We are committed to delivering world-class outcomes for our clients – whether they are individuals, businesses or institutions.Developing our people is our priority and we are committed to embracing diversity in all its forms recognising that the breadth of thought, perspective and experience that emerges from a diverse workforce is essential to deliver on our core values.Performance related bonuses, generous pension contributions and investment in your further education demonstrate the value we place in developing and rewarding our staff.We are over 800 people, managing €16bn+ of our client assets, with offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast and London. We are one team, always growing, putting our clients first.An opportunity has arisen within the Compliance department for a Senior Regulatory Specialist (Pensions)Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement risk management strategies to identify, assess and mitigate risks as they relate to pension and post-retirement solutions including PRSAs, EPPs, Master Trusts, ARFs and Retirement Bonds.
Conduct risk assessments including the Own Risk Assessment required for the Master Trust to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management controls and compliance processes, following up on findings.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement policies, procedures and controls to address identified risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with the Risk Management Framework.
Provide accurate, consistent and timely advice to the business on an ongoing basis, including; responding to ad hoc queries; providing inputs to projects; advising on new products and business proposals; contributing to policy documents; and providing training as appropriate.
Provide training and guidance to staff on risk management and compliance matters including regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Risk and Compliance with the Pensions Authority, other regulatory agencies and auditors during risk assessments and compliance reviews.
Prepare and submit regulatory filings and reports as required.
Preparation of Board Reports and represent Risk and Compliance at Trustee Board Meetings.
Investigate and resolve risk and compliance issues including conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Monitor regulatory developments, guidance and industry trends, assessing impacts to ensure compliance with relevant laws regulations and standards.

Requirements

3rd level Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent
Minimum of 5 – 7 years’ experience in pension administration, risk management or compliance, with a strong understanding of pension regulations and industry best practices;
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and implementing risk management strategies and compliance programs but this is not essential.
Knowledge of Pensions law and regulation is a pre-requisite for the role, however, candidates with additional experience or proficiency in complementary regulations such as MiFID, CPC, IDD and/or Sustainability will be viewed favourably.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and external parties.
Detail oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in all aspects of work.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Davy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We value diversity both in background and in experience. You might not meet all of the requirements outlined in the above job description, but we would still like to hear from you. We review all applications received.Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.

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