Enterprise Risk Analyst

Avolon is a leading global aviation finance company connecting capital with customers to drive the transformation of aviation and the economic and social benefits of global travel.

We pride ourselves on our deep customer relationships, our collaborative team approach, and our fast execution.

We invest with a long-term perspective, diversifying risk and managing capital efficiently to maintain our strong balance sheet.

Working with 142 airlines in 60 countries, Avolon has an owned, managed, and committed fleet of 1,166 aircraft, as of 30 June

The Role

Avolon is appointing an Enterprise Risk Analyst to our Dublin office.

The Enterprise Risk Analyst will work under the direction of the SVP Enterprise Risk.

Avolon's Risk department is a fast-paced environment in a highly quantitative industry.

The role will focus on providing assurance to both Management and the Board through assisting with the oversight of the compliance programme and controls framework, advising and assisting the business on specific risk issues, the co-ordination of the internal audit work in addition to monitoring the observation of laws, regulations and internal policies, including the principles outlined in our Code of Conduct.

Role responsibilities

Complete Customer Due Diligence requirements by verifying the identities of customers, assessing risk, and monitoring transactions for potential financial crimes such as money laundering.

Responsible for specific regulatory compliance requirements for Customer Due Diligence where required.

Proactively monitor emerging legislation and regulation ensuring all Policies and Procedures are up to date, fit for purpose and recorded correctly and readily available within the Policy Register.

Investigate and track any potential breaches and / or concerns (internal and external) with compliance with laws, regulations or internal Policies and Procedures.

Support the development and roll out of the annual training and compliance program.

Partner with key stakeholders, across Commercial and the wider business through deal teams, to support transactions and strategic initiatives.

Continuously evaluate and update controls, ensuring adequate design and effectiveness and recommend ways to rationalise and optimize controls through automation.

Coordinate the controls testing process with Internal and External Audit to ensure timely reporting to the Audit Committee.

Support with Internal Audit process to provide a reliable and insightful resource for implementing process improvements and controls in an efficient and effective manner, providing advice to auditees, facilitating questions and concerns, providing insight on risks and challenging assumptions.

Lead the day-to-day management of Governance, Risk and Compliance systems, while continuously seeking ways to leverage the systems additional functionality.

Build cross functional relationships to develop communication and influence across the business.

Partner with the business on risk and assurance related matters, championing conscious risk management that recognises the impact of not managing risk factors properly.

Leverage knowledge and expertise to generate process efficiencies and reduce duplication of effort, identifying process improvements and lead corresponding implementation.

Keep up to date on industry and business trends significant to the profession and the organization

The Person

The successful candidate will be driven, self-motivated and resourceful with exceptional attention to detail.

You are a good communicator and an excellent relationship builder.

You are curious and questioning.

You will maximise information flows across the organisation by working across teams and expressing your views with conviction and authority.

You have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while maintaining excellent organisational skills.

You will act with integrity and model your own behaviour to the highest standard.

You will represent Avolon in a transparent and honest manner setting a strong example for others to follow.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Educated to third level preferably in law, Finance, Economics, or similar experience;
• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent with over 5 years PQE;
• Compliance specific qualification e.g. Professional Diploma in Compliance or equivalent is an advantage;
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, risk and controls standards and business process best practices;
• Proven commercial acumen and keen interest in international laws, regulations and geopolitical matters;
• Self motivated, with strong organisational, project management and prioritisation skills;
• Highly detail oriented, deadline driven and able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment;
• A strong communicator, with the ability to build and manage internal and external relationships;
• An ability to identify and deliver efficiencies and enhancements;

Aviation / Leasing exposure preferable.

The closing date for applications for the role listed above is COB Tuesday, 14th October.

Avolon is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.

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