Designated Person, Operational Risk Management (ManCo)

We’re partnering with an independent, full-service provider of UCITS ETFs and ETCs in Europe. Its CBI-authorised management company oversees a multi-billion, fast-growing ETF range with a busy launch pipeline. They’re now looking for a Designated Person for Operational Risk (PCF-39B) to join the Dublin team.You’ll report to the CEO, with direct access to the Board and the Chair of the Risk Committee, and you’ll have real influence over how the function evolves.What you’ll ownThe operational risk framework, risk register, KRIs and the incident and error logThird-party risk, including due diligence and oversight of administrators, depositaries and other key providersICT risk and DORA compliance, including the register of information and incident reportingOperational resilience, business continuity and disaster recoverySelecting and rolling out a new GRC systemQuarterly Board reporting and engagement with the Central BankLine management of a DP Support team memberWhat you’ll bringExtensive operational risk experience in Irish-regulated financial services, either holding a PCF or working closely alongside oneA track record of building and running an operational risk frameworkHands-on DORA implementation experienceStrong knowledge of outsourcing, CP86 and CBI operational resilience guidanceConfidence writing for boards and engaging with the regulatorA relevant degree, plus the right to work in IrelandUCITS ETF experience, GRC system implementation, data skills (SQL, Python, Power BI) or a professional qualification (PRM, IOB, ACCA, CFA) would all be a bonus.This is a permanent role, hybrid with 3 days a week in the office.