Dublin, Ireland
7 days ago
Risk Management Specialist

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Risk Management team supporting our Mercer Global Investment Europe business based in Dublin.


The Risk & Compliance function is responsible for the oversight and management of the Enterprise Risk Management framework within Mercer Global Investments Europe Limited (“MGIE”), based in Dublin and the function must meet the expectations of multiple stakeholders, including Boards of Directors, the Central Bank of Ireland and front-line business units with the aim of ensuring that risks are appropriately identified, mitigated, managed and monitored.

This is a key role in ensuring that the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management function is operating effectively and continuously developing in line with industry best practice and regulatory expectations.

The role holder will work with the Risk Function on ongoing developments of the risk management programme. The role will be responsible for risk reporting, risk analysis and performing risk reviews to identify, evaluate and manage key risks impacting the business. The role will support on wider risk matters and projects and producing regular management information on risk initiatives.

This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

We will count on you to:

Support the risk team in fostering and developing a strong risk management culture, across all categories of risk, throughout the company;Supporting the Risk Management Framework including Risk Management Policy, Risk Register and related risk monitoring plan;Work with individual lines of business and support functions to mitigate, manage and monitor risks across the organization;Supporting a range of regulatory driven projects, new product launches and other relevant change programs within the investment businesses;Maintaining and documenting appropriate procedures as it relates to risk processes;Experience in risk analysis, risk control self assessments (“RCSAs”) including testing of internal controls and reporting on output;Proven ability to perform multiple tasks in a dynamic and changing environment;Superior abilities for analysis, conceptualization and problem solving;Support the delivery of comprehensive management information to the Company’s senior management including:The Board of directorsRisk CommitteeSupport in the production of the annual Internal Capital Adequacy Risk Assessment Process (ICARAP); andProvide support to other risk related regulatory requirements.

What you need to have:

Risk experience in financial services or asset management industry;University undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification essential;Understanding of the regulatory environment with experience of working on regulations/guidance issued by the Central Bank of Ireland and other independent EU authorities;Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a demanding and highly regulated environment; andAbility to maintain clear lines of communication with various internal and external stakeholders.


What makes you stand out:

A current / previous role in the Risk, Audit or Compliance function of an asset management/regulatory advisory firm would be valued; andExperience of GRC systems including configuration and testing. 


Why join our team:

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can collaborate with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability/health condition to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com to discuss any specific needs.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

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