Job Description
About us
At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.
At Davy, you are the difference.
Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.
Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has opened up in our Davy First Line of Defence team with Wealth Risk. In the role, the successful candidate will:
- Maintain and manage the First Line of Defence risk register including logging new risk events, breaches, complaints and updating as applicable, and following up with team members to ensure closure of events.
- Perform quality assurance checks on risk data submissions from business units to ensure completeness and accuracy before reporting.
- Overseeing the database management for the First Line of Defence Risk team, compiling and analysing data, and generating reports.
- Conduct local review of risk events, perform root-cause analysis of events, and follow up with the business with queries and resolution.
- Prepare monthly risk reports and department MI for Management team.
- Support regulatory, internal audit, and compliance requests, including preparing data extracts, gathering evidence, and coordinating responses with business teams.
- Provide day‑to‑day support to business units on risk queries, acting as a point of contact for guidance on risk processes and standards.
- Maintain 1LOD risk documentation.
About you
- Strong educational background (third level relevant degree and/or professional qualification).
- Minimum of 2 years working in Financial Services industry.
- Comfort navigating large data sets, compiling data analyses, displaying data effectively and communicating results with impact.
- Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBi and Word.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Have excellent organisational skills with an ability to manage, prioritise, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
- Inquisitive, self-starter who can work autonomously as well as part of a team.
What we offer
At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.
Health and Wellbeing
Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.
Reward and Recognition
We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.
Growth and Development
Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.
Positive Workplace
Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.
Values and Culture
Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.
Important Information
Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.
Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate’s eligibility to work in Ireland.
Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.
