Risk and Compliance Analyst - Financial Services

Risk & Compliance Analyst - Financial Services Dublin- Hybrid Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a Risk and Compliance Analyst to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the importance of strong governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance in a highly regulated environment-and wants to make a real impact across the business. About the Role In this position, you'll work with teams across the organisation to support internal policies, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and help manage operational and information-related risks. You'll be involved in audits, help improve internal processes and support the organisation's ability to respond to issues quickly and effectively. Key Responsibilities Compliance & Risk Help develop and implement policies and procedures that support good governance practices. Monitor how well these practices are working and suggest improvements. Help identify potential risks across different parts of the business. Maintain a register of known risks and support regular reviews. Assist with audits and act as a point of contact for risk-related matters. Support planning for how the organisation responds to disruptions or system issues. Help ensure the organisation meets its obligations under key regulations such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and DORA. Carry out internal compliance checks and follow up on any areas of concern. Keep documentation and policies organised and audit-ready. Support & Training Assist in managing responses to incidents that could affect operations or data. Work with teams to identify vulnerabilities and make sure issues are addressed. Support training and awareness activities to promote good risk and compliance practices. Help ensure staff have appropriate access to systems and information. Assist in regular reviews and updates of access permissions. Promote safe and responsible handling of sensitive information. What We're Looking For Experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or a similar field. 3-5 years in a role focused on policy, regulation, or organisational controls. Understanding of relevant standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001). Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both independently and with others. Relevant certifications (e.g., in audit, risk, or compliance) are a plus, but not essential. What's on Offer Competitive package with great benefits. Hybrid, flexible & supporting work environment. A key role in a supportive and forward-thinking team. The opportunity to contribute to business-critical projects. Strong potential for learning and career development. If you're looking to advance your career in risk and compliance and want to work with an organisation that values strong internal controls and accountability, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to learn more. Skills : compliance risk financial services