A leading financial institution in Dublin seeks a Head of Strategy and Transformation Risk Oversight to enhance control environments and manage risks. This hybrid role demands expertise in regulatory and operational risk, alongside a strong ability to influence stakeholders for strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership capabilities and strong analytical skills. Key offerings include flexible working, generous leave policies, and professional development programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading financial institution is seeking an Agile Coach to champion Agile principles and enhance performance across teams. The ideal candidate will coach various teams, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and drive transformations while ensuring a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. This role supports hybrid working and offers excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave, substantial health insurance contributions, and support for educational qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading financial institution in Dublin is seeking an Agile Coach to drive agile transformation and support teams in implementing agile principles. You'll provide coaching to Scrum Masters and Product Owners, enhancing collaboration and delivering customer-centric solutions. This role requires deep expertise in agile frameworks and strong facilitation skills. The company offers a flexible working environment with excellent benefits, including health coverage and generous leave policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
What is the opportunity ? The Head of Protection & Annuity Business holds a key leadership role. This role oversees strategic direction, commercial performance, and customer value delivery for all Protection and Annuity lines. In this role you will: Strategic Leadership & Performance: Develop and deliver roadmaps for each business line, align with customer needs and market trends, monitor profitability, and present strategic updates to senior leadership. Product & Proposition Development: Lead teams through the full product lifecycle, drive innovation and continuous improvement, adapt to demographic and regulatory trends, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver competitive, well‑priced pension and annuity solutions. Governance & Risk Management: Ensure robust governance, risk oversight, & compliance with regulatory standards, encouraging transparency & accountability. Team & Organisational Leadership: Contribute to IPP and broader organisational leadership, role‑modelling values, and promoting a high‑performance, inclusive culture. What will make you stand out? Leadership & Product Expertise : Extensive experience in life assurance, with a consistent track record in protection and annuity products. Technical & Regulatory Knowledge : Deep understanding of life insurance products, regulations, and disclosure requirements. Commercial Acumen : Skilled in market analysis and driving competitive outcomes. Communication & Collaboration : Effective at engaging diverse partners and leading cross‑functional teams. People Leadership : Proven track record to empower teams & develop high performance. Decision-Making : Strong decision-making ability in complex, dynamic environments. Essential Qualifications: There are no specific qualifications or minimal educational requirements for this role. More about the team: New Ireland Assurance is responsible for the administration of all New Ireland Assurance and Bank of Ireland Life's Individual and Group business. Our focus is on delivering outstanding service and ensuring that the highest quality and control standards are maintained at all times. This is a hybrid role based in Dublin. We typically ask colleagues to spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in‑person to support teamwork and connection. Specific arrangements will be confirmed by your recruiter to ensure they meet the needs of the role and team. Why work with us? The Bank of Ireland company culture prioritises work‑life balance with a dedication to hybrid working, along with 25 days annual leave and excellent pension contributions. Family can mean different things to different people; we offer 6 months paid parental leave, an innovative fertility & surrogacy policy with working parent & carer supports. Your health and wellbeing is important to us; we offer a substantial health insurance contribution, employee assistance program, WebDoctor and financial wellbeing coaches. We also encourage and support staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications to grow and improve your career! Key Competencies Customer Focused - Leader Better together - Leader Be Decisive - Leader Manage Risk - Leader Take Ownership - Leader We're on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experience, abilities and perspectives. We provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of our recruitment process for disabilities, neurodivergence or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation please complete this form and one of our recruitment team members will be in touch via email. Any information provided will be treated as confidential within the recruitment team and used only for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations for the application and recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr
What is the opportunity? We are seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect to lead the design of solutions for our Retail Digital Channels Tribe! This role involves strategic technical leadership dedicated to defining architecture for customer-facing digital platforms including mobile banking, online banking and other customer facing journeys. In this role, you will: Technical Leadership & Integration Expertise Build scalable solutions connecting internal systems, third-party services, and cloud platforms that are aligned to our Architectural Strategy. Define integration architecture patterns and standards across the tribe Lead the implementation of APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, and integration middleware Ensure integration solutions are secure, performant, resilient, and maintainable Provide technical guidance on integration technologies, patterns, and standard processes (REST, GraphQL, messaging queues, ETL, event streaming) Conduct architecture reviews and code reviews to ensure quality and alignment with standards Solve complex integration issues and lead root cause analysis Stay current with emerging integration technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate. People Management & Mentorship Lead a team of Solution Architects within the tribe Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance evaluations, and career development discussions Set clear objectives and provide ongoing feedback to support engineer growth Mentor others in the tribe on technical skills, integration patterns, and engineering guidelines Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of architecture talent Advocate for team members' development needs and career progression. Collaboration & Delivery Work closely with other architects both inside and outside the Tribe, product owners, and other engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions Participate in squad ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and backlog refinement Collaborate with multi-functional teams to understand architectural needs and dependencies Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical partners Contribute to the engineering community through collaboration, documentation, and technical leadership What will make you stand out? Technical Expertise Strong solution architecture experience Deep expertise in digital channel architecture including: Mobile application build and structure based on React Native for iOS and Android platforms Web application architecture using JavaScript frameworks and responsive design API design and management (RESTful APIs, API gateways, API-first design) Authentication and authorization patterns (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, biometric authentication) Digital payment systems and payment orchestration Deep knowledge of retail banking products, processes, and customer journeys Extensive hands-on experience with AWS cloud platform with deep expertise across multiple service categories: Compute : ECS, EKS, Lambda, App Runner, EC2 API & Integration : Muleflex, API Gateway, AppSync, EventBridge, Step Functions, SQS, SNS Security & Identity : Cognito, IAM, Secrets Manager, KMS, Certificate Manager, WAF, Shield Data & Storage : RDS, DynamoDB, S3, ElastiCache, Aurora CI/CD & DevOps : CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodeCommit, CloudFormation Monitoring & Observability : CloudWatch, X-Ray, CloudTrail Networking : VPC, Route 53, CloudFront, API Gateway, Transit Gateway Strong understanding of AWS Well-Architected Framework pillars (operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimization) Experience designing multi-region, highly available architectures on AWS Knowledge of AWS serverless architectures and event-driven patterns Core technology stack expertise: Java and Spring Boot: Extensive expertise in the Spring ecosystem for building microservices and backend systems React Native and JavaScript : Strong proficiency in mobile app development and modern JavaScript/TypeScript RESTful API design : Extensive experience designing, documenting, and versioning REST APIs MuleSoft : Strong knowledge of MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, API management, and integration patterns ODS (Operational Data Store) technology : Understanding of ODS architecture and real-time data integration Open Banking: Extensive understanding of open banking standards, PSD2, and open API implementations Security Architecture : Expertise in security design patterns, encryption, PKI, secure coding practices, and threat modeling CIAM (Customer Identity and Access Management) : Experience with customer identity solutions and user authentication flows Solid understanding of: Microservices architecture and distributed systems design Micro front end architecture and composable UI patterns Back ends for front ends (BFF) pattern for optimized API aggregation Event-driven architecture and asynchronous messaging patterns Integration patterns and middleware solutions DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code Data architecture including caching strategies, database design (SQL/NoSQL) Strong understanding of regulatory requirements within the finance industry Experience with observability and monitoring solutions (AppD, CloudWatch, Datadog, Splunk, ELK stack) Architecture & Design Skills Confirmed ability to design complex, large-scale distributed systems Strong architectural thinking showing proficiency in balancing trade-offs between competing concerns Experience creating architecture artifacts (sequence diagrams, architecture decision records) Deep understanding of architectural patterns and when to apply them Ability to think strategically about long-term technical direction while delivering tactical solutions Experience with domain-driven design and bounded context modeling Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) is beneficial Leadership & Communication Excellent partner management and influencing skills Strong presentation and documentation skills with ability to tailor messaging to different audiences Consistent record of leading technical initiatives across multiple teams Ability to build consensus and drive decision-making in complex environments Experience working with senior leadership and presenting to executive audiences Comfortable challenging assumptions and providing constructive technical guidance Strong facilitation skills for workshops, design sessions, and architecture reviews Agile & Delivery Validated experience working in Agile delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) Solid grasp of Agile ceremonies and the architect's role within Agile teams Ability to work iteratively and adapt architecture as requirements evolve through sprints Experience with modern software delivery practices and DevOps culture Understanding of lean and continuous delivery principles Comfortable working at pace in an Agile model while maintaining architectural rigor Experience with any of the following will help you to stand out but is not necessary in order to apply for this role; AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Professional, Security Specialty) MuleSoft certifications (Developer, Architect, or Platform Architect) Experience with specific digital banking platforms or core banking systems Advanced knowledge of CIAM platforms and customer authentication journeys Deep experience with HID as the internal CIAM technology platform Hands-on experience implementing open banking APIs and TPP (Third Party Provider) integrations Experience architecting and implementing ODS solutions for real-time data access Knowledge of React Native performance optimization and mobile architecture patterns Experience with Spring Cloud and Spring Integration for building cloud-native microservices Familiarity with design systems and front-end architecture patterns Experience implementing AI/ML capabilities in customer-facing applications Understanding of mobile DevOps and app store deployment processes (App Store, Google Play) Experience with API security patterns and OAuth 2.0 flows in financial services Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design Experience in large-scale digital transformation programs Contributions to technical communities, speaking at conferences, or published articles Essential Qualifications There are no specific qualifications or minimum educational requirements needed for this role. More about the team The Retail Digital Channels Tribe delivers new functionality for our B365 Mobile and Web based retail customers. Reporting to the Head of Tribe Technology, you will work at the intersection of business strategy and technology, translating business objectives into scalable, secure, and innovative architectural solutions while providing technical direction to multiple delivery squads across the RDC Tribe. You will lead and develop a team of Solution Architects with the Retail Digital Channels Tribe. This is a hybrid role, based primarily in Baggot Plaza. We typically ask colleagues to spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in-person to support teamwork and connection. Specific arrangements will be confirmed by your recruiter to ensure they meet the needs of the role and team. #li-hybrid #ij-hybrid Why work with us? The Bank of Ireland company culture prioritises work-life balance with an opportunity for flexible working, along with 25 days annual leave and excellent pension contributions. Family can mean different things to different people; we offer 6 months paid maternity leave, an innovative fertility and surrogacy policy and working parent supports. Your wellbeing is important to us; we have an employee assistance program, WebDoctor and financial wellbeing coaches available. We also encourage and support staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications to grow and enhance your career! Key Competencies Customer Focused - Self Better together - Self Take Ownership - Self Manage Risk - Self Be Decisive - Self We're on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experience, abilities and perspectives. We provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of our recruitment process for disabilities, neurodivergence or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation please complete this form and one of our recruitment team members will be in touch via email. Any information provided will be treated as confidential within the recruitment team and used only for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations for the application and recruitment process. Where Agency assistance is required Bank of Ireland Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Bank of Ireland by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
What is the opportunity? We're excited to announce the launch of the Agile Centre of Expertise (ACE) - a pivotal initiative designed to champion agile ways of working, support continuous improvement, and provide clear guardrails for agile adoption across Bank of Ireland. As an Agile Coach , you'll play a pivotal role in embedding agile principles across Tribes and Squads. You'll work closely with Heads of Tribes, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters to foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and customer-centric delivery. Your expertise will help teams interpret agile metrics, drive performance, and align with strategic goals! In this role, you will: Agile Enablement Coach & Mentor: Provide tailored coaching to Heads of Tribes, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Squads across frameworks like Scrum and Kanban. Assess Agile Maturity: Evaluate team maturity and adapt coaching strategies to meet evolving needs. Facilitate Agile Ceremonies: Lead retrospectives, workshops, and planning sessions that spark insight and drive improvement. Promote Product Thinking: Shift focus from task completion to delivering long-term customer value. Champion Psychological Safety: Foster an environment where experimentation, open dialogue, and servant leadership thrive. Cross-Role Coaching Support Scrum Masters: Help develop servant leadership and enable high-performing teams. Empower Product Owners: Guide backlog prioritisation and partner engagement for maximum impact. Advise Tribe Leadership: Align objectives and key results, governance, and continuous improvement across the organisation. Facilitate Big Room Planning: Ensure effective coordination and alignment during PI/Big Room Planning sessions. Scaled Agile & Transformation Leadership Implement Disciplined Agile: Support adoption and evolution of the Bank's Disciplined Agile Framework. Collaborate with ACE: Partner with the Agile Centre of Excellence to refine practices and promote agile governance. Product & Delivery Alignment Partner with Product Owners: Ensure backlogs reflect customer and business value. Enhance Backlog Management: Support refinement, iteration planning, and delivery readiness. Advocate DevOps Practices: Promote CI/CD and DevOps methodologies to streamline delivery. What will make you stand out? Proven experience in Agile environments, with current experience in a coaching role. Deep expertise in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.). Proven experience leading Agile transformations and coaching distributed teams. Strong facilitation, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills. Proficiency in Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence). Solid understanding of software development, DevOps, and CI/CD. Experience with any of the following will help you to stand out but is not necessary in order to apply for this role; Agile certifications (e.g., CSPO, ICA, SAFe) are a plus but not crucial. Practical experience and partner leadership skills are highly valued. A track record in product delivery is desirable. Essential qualifications There are no specific qualifications or minimum educational requirements needed for this role More about the team The Agile Centre of Excellence (ACE) is now being established to provide guardrails around agile adoption in BOI, to champion and support agile ways of working, and to foster continuous improvement and collaboration. #li-hybrid #ij-hybrid Why work with us? The Bank of Ireland company culture prioritises work-life balance with a commitment to hybrid working, along with 25 days annual leave and excellent pension contributions. Family can mean different things to different people; we offer 6 months paid maternity leave, an innovative fertility and surrogacy policy along with working parent and carer supports. Your health and wellbeing is important to us; we offer a substantial health insurance contribution, employee assistance program, WebDoctor and financial wellbeing coaches available. We also encourage and support staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications to grow and enhance your career! Flexible working matching promise We know how important flexible working arrangements are to our colleagues and we promise to try to match your current flexible working arrangement in this new role (all existing working arrangements considered!) Key Competencies Customer Focused - Self Better together - Self Be Decisive - Self Take Ownership - Self Manage Risk - Self We're on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experience, abilities and perspectives. We provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of our recruitment process for disabilities, neurodivergence or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation please complete this form and one of our recruitment team members will be in touch via email.Any information provided will be treated as confidential within the recruitment team and used only for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations for the application and recruitment process. Where Agency assistance is required Bank of Ireland Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Bank of Ireland by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading financial institution in Dublin seeks a Senior Solution Architect to lead design for customer-facing digital platforms. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership and manage architectural solutions, focusing on mobile and online banking. Responsibilities include collaborating across teams, mentoring solution architects, and staying updated with emerging technologies. The role promotes a hybrid work model with a strong emphasis on work-life balance, offering comprehensive benefits including wellness programs and educational support. #J-18808-Ljbffr
What is the opportunity? This role is pivotal in providing 2LOD independent oversight, challenge, support and guidance to the group on all aspects of conduct risk matters, helping to shape a culture of integrity and accountability and ensuring that regulatory obligations and conduct expectations are effectively managed. Reporting to the Group Chief Compliance Officer this is a critical senior leadership role within Group Compliance that leads the development and execution of the Group's conduct risk strategy, ensuring that customer outcomes, ethical behaviour, and regulatory expectations are embedded across the group. In this role, you will: Setting Rules and Standards: Development and maintenance of Group wide Customer Protection Risk Policy. Note all Policies must align with regulatory requirements. Overseeing Rules and Standards: Technical standards: Assess implementation of the Customer Protection Risk Policy by competing cyclical review and approval of 1LOD Technical standards. Committees: As required by the Business/Function Oversight Team, attendance at 1LOD Risk Committees/Steering/forums to challenge Customer Protection risk matters as they arise. Advisory: Provide advice on an ad hoc basis to 1LOD on queries related to Customer Protection. Targeted Reviews: Conduct targeted reviews of the management of Customer Protection Risk. Challenge of 1LOD: Challenge Papers: Production of 2LOD challenge papers for all 1LOD Customer Protection Risk papers presented to Executive Risk Committee and Board Risk Committee. Risk Issues/Risk Events: Review and approve action plans and closure requests for Consumer Protection Issues rated P0/P1/P2. Review material Customer Protection Events and review and challenge proposed response. Products: Review and challenge Customer Protection risks associated with New and amended Products and Services. RMPs: Review and approval of responses to Customer Protection risk mitigation programmes (RMPs). Monitoring and Reporting Risk Profile Design and oversee Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)/Metrics; monitor Customer protection risk profiles, Metrics and industry/regulatory developments. Reporting of Customer protection risk Appetite, adequacy of Control Environment and Risk profiles, including outlook for how the risk is managed. Promoting strong Risk Culture Training staff on Customer Protection risk management practices. Emphasise the importance of Customer Protection risk event/near miss reporting through reminders/guidance notes etc. Leading a specialist team to delivery fast paced agenda Lead and develop a high-performing conduct risk oversight team, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous learning. Align team capabilities with evolving regulatory expectations and business needs Act as a role model for ethical leadership and champion the Group's values and Code of Conduct If applicable, additional responsibilities specific to this position and not covered above Customer Protection Policy Lead the periodic review and enhancement of the Group Customer Protection Policy to ensure it remains aligned with evolving regulatory expectations, including the Central Bank of Ireland's Consumer Protection Code, SEAR, DORA, and EBA/ESMA guidelines. Develop and maintain the Customer Protection Risk Taxonomy and Risk Library, ensuring consistency with the broader Risk Management Framework. Support the embedding of Customer Protection considerations into Risk Appetite Statements, ensuring thresholds and metrics reflect customer fairness outcomes. Drive consistency in Customer Protection oversight across legal entities and jurisdictions, ensuring local teams adhere to group-wide standards and governance principles. Regulatory Engagement and Horizon Scanning Act as the central liaison for all Customer Protection regulatory interactions, including CBI thematic reviews and Supervisory Risk Assessments. Conduct regulatory horizon scanning to identify emerging Customer Protection risks and translate upcoming regulatory changes into actionable impact assessments and implementation plans. Prepare briefing notes and regulatory updates for senior management, the Executive Risk Committee, and the Board Risk Committee. Thematic and Deep-Dive Reviews Lead thematic reviews into areas of heightened Customer Protection risk such as product suitability, value for money, vulnerable customers, and complaints handling. Identify root causes of systemic issues and make recommendations for control enhancement and process improvement. Conduct post-implementation reviews following major product launches or regulatory changes to assess ongoing compliance and customer outcomes. What will make you stand out? Extensive experience and knowledge in conduct oversight within banking or financial services, ideally in a 2LOD role. Deep understanding of conduct risk principles, regulatory expectations (e.g. CBI, PRA, FCA) and cultural drivers Evident knowledge of the risk, regulatory and legal environment in which the Group operates. Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, and conduct risk. Can think strategically with excellent judgment and discernment with breadth of understanding and insight and will possess the ability to focus on the relevant detail. Able to combine effective critical thinking with efficient and practical management as well as the ability to promote new ways of working. Sound commercial judgement and critical thinking skills with the ability to simplify, analyse, explain complex issues Confidence and the ability to build positive relationships with senior business stakeholders where robust constructive challenge is encouraged while maintaining independence and objectivity. Pro‑active with shown ability to handle diverse and conflicting priorities while delivering at pace in an agile way. Experience contributing to senior governance forums and risk committees. Strong leadership skills, personal credibility, and the ability to lead, coach and empower the team to perform at the highest standard. Essential qualifications Professional Industry recognised Compliance, Risk Management, Legal and /or Internal Audit qualification supported by significant shown experience More about the team Group Risk guides the Group in its definition and articulation of risk appetite and provides strong independent oversight and management of the Group's risk profile, as the Group: Fulfils its Purpose to enable our customers, colleagues, and communities to Pursues its Ambition to be the National Champion Bank in Ireland and selective international diversification Progresses its Strategic Group Risk adopts the philosophy that great customer outcomes and great risk management are intrinsically linked through culture. The function maintains a robust risk culture, in support of the Group's strategic goals, by ensuring that the appropriate structures, systems, policies and controls are in place to provide effective management of risk. Group Risk strives to support the Group in optimising returns over the longer term through robust and value adding risk management. The function's ambition is to ensure that Group Risk is an enduring source of strategic advantage to the Group. This is a hybrid role, based primarily at Baggot Plaza, Dublin 4. We typically ask colleagues to spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in-person to support collaboration and connection. Specific arrangements will be confirmed by your recruiter to ensure they meet the needs of the role and team. Why work with us? The Bank of Ireland company culture prioritises work-life balance with a commitment to hybrid working, along with 25 days annual leave and excellent pension contributions. Family can mean different things to different people; we offer 6 months paid maternity leave, an innovative fertility and surrogacy policy along with working parent and carer supports. Your health and wellbeing is important to us; we offer a substantial health insurance contribution, employee assistance program, WebDoctor and financial wellbeing coaches available. We also encourage and support staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications to grow and enhance your career! Flexible working matching promise We know how important flexible working arrangements are to our colleagues and we promise to try to match your current flexible working arrangement in this new role (all existing working arrangements considered!) #li-hybrid #ij-hybrid Key Competencies Manage Risk - Leader Customer Focused - Leader Better together - Leader Take Ownership - Leader Be Decisive - Leader We're on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experience, abilities and perspectives. We provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of our recruitment process for disabilities, neurodivergence or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation please complete this form and one of our recruitment team members will be in touch via email.Any information provided will be treated as confidential within the recruitment team and used only for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations for the application and recruitment process. Where Agency assistance is required Bank of Ireland Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Bank of Ireland by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading financial services provider in Dublin is looking for a Senior Actuary for Pricing to oversee pricing strategies in the Wealth and Insurance business. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in pricing leadership or actuarial roles. This hybrid position offers a strong focus on collaboration and innovation within a high-performing team. You will drive pricing decisions that enhance customer value while managing profitability and compliance with regulatory requirements. Excellent benefits include 25 days of annual leave and health insurance contributions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
What is the opportunity? This is a senior leadership opportunity to shaping the strategic direction of Pricing within New Ireland's Wealth and Insurance business. You'll lead pricing strategy and influence key commercial decisions. Your role involves working closely with senior collaborators to deliver customer value, profitable growth, and long-term sustainability while developing a high-performing pricing team. In this role, you will: Define, align and implement pricing strategies consistent with the proposition, overall business strategy, regulatory requirements and customer needs. Ensure pricing decisions consider capital, liquidity, IFRS17 / Solvency II impacts and that financial reporting requirements are respected. Within daily pricing decisions, balance commercial ambitions related to market share and profitability with the company's growth, risk, and customer value objectives. Understand product profitability and drive cross-functional initiatives to improve the profitability of products. Oversee pricing assumptions and challenge as needed. Ensuring robust pricing governance, model controls and documentation and develop reporting suitable for Board and senior management. Driving innovation in pricing techniques, analytics and tools and monitoring competitor activity and emerging market trends. Lead a team of actuaries and pricing professionals to develop and refine pricing models that balance customer affordability, commercial returns, and capital requirements, while encouraging a positive, collaborative, and inclusive environment. What will make you stand out? Hardworking and proven leader with experience in life assurance, with a minimum of 5 years experience in a pricing leadership or senior actuarial role. Deep understanding of life insurance products and their features. Strong commercial competence and understanding of market dynamics. Proven experience in leading pricing initiatives and analysis of profitability and risk. Knowledge of Solvency II and IFRS 17 impacts of pricing decisions. Strong grasp of assumption setting, mortality / lapse experience analysis and embedded value techniques. Effective communicator, capable of simplifying actuarial concepts to allow effective decision making. Strong people leadership skills with an ability to motivate a team. Strong collaborator engagement skills. Strong decision making ability in complex environments. Essential Qualifications An experienced actuary with extensive pricing experience in a senior leadership role and a strong background in life assurance. More about the Team Established in 1918, New Ireland Assurance is the first wholly Irish owned life assurance company to transact business in Ireland. It is one of the largest life assurance companies in the Irish market with over 600,000 policyholders and €25 billion in assets under management. New Ireland is key to the Bank of Ireland growth strategy, as well as having undergone significant transformation in recent years. Bank of Ireland Group, through New Ireland sells a broad range of protection, investment and pension products to individual and corporate customers in the Republic of Ireland. Its liabilities are predominantly unit linked and it has a multi-channel distribution strategy, selling products through the Bank's branch network, the independent broker market and a tied agent channel (financial advisors). You will join a high performing team of professionals and report directly to the New Ireland Head of Investments, Product and Pricing. As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in crafting and driving the future success of the company. This is a hybrid role, based primarily in Ballsbridge office. We typically ask colleagues to spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in-person to support collaboration and connection. Specific arrangements will be confirmed by your recruiter to ensure they meet the needs of the role and team #li-hybrid #ij-hybrid Why work with us? The Bank of Ireland company culture prioritises work-life balance with a dedication to hybrid working, along with 25 days annual leave and excellent pension contributions. Family can mean different things to different people, we offer 6 months paid maternity leave, an innovative fertility and surrogacy policy along with working parent and carer supports. Your health and wellbeing is important to us, we offer a substantial health insurance contribution, employee assistance program, WebDoctor and financial wellbeing coaches available. We also encourage and support staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications to grow and improve your career! Key Competencies Customer Focused - Leader Manage Risk - Leader Take Ownership - Leader Be Decisive - Leader Better together - Leader We're on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experience, abilities and perspectives. We provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of our recruitment process for disabilities, neurodivergence or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation please complete this form and one of our recruitment team members will be in touch via email.Any information provided will be treated as confidential within the recruitment team and used only for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations for the application and recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr
