What is the opportunity? This is an outstanding opportunity to set the IT and Digital agenda for the Bank of Ireland To modernise, simplify and ensure that business and technology outcomes are achieved and Bank of Ireland's growth ambitions are supported! The Principal Architect IT Strategy and Innovation will engage senior business, change and IT stakeholders and will work closely with other enterprise architects in a dynamic well-established and encouraging EA team. In this role, you will; Partner with senior business and technology leaders to define and align IT strategy with the bank's overall business, digital and technology strategies and objectives. Bring significant experience and deep domain expertise from a background in IT Consulting, IT Leadership, and Innovation. Lead the development, articulation, and delivery of the overall Enterprise IT Strategy, aligning with business strategies, considering market/technology trends and setting the target and transition states. Align and advise the articulation of next level IT Domain Strategies, ensuring high quality and consistency with overall IT Strategy. Establish, monitor, and communicate progress on the execution of the overall IT Strategic Plan, incorporating key metrics and OKRs to demonstrate alignment and impact. Liaise with change colleagues to prioritise and track the impact of transformation programmes delivering the IT and Digital strategy Write consultation papers on technology topics and trends for executive and board colleagues Participate in architecture governance to ensure enterprise perspective is considered on all architecture proposals. What will make you stand out? The successful candidate will have proven experience in IT Strategy, Digital Strategy and Innovation within banking and financial services, with excellent consultation and presentation skills. You will have a deep understanding of modern technology stacks, including cloud computing, microservices architecture, API driven architectures, data architectures and associated technology trends. Superb communication, influencing and teamwork skills, with a proven record of working in multi-functional teams. Essential Qualifications Computer Science or a related field. More about the team The Digital and Enterprise Architecture team is passionate about modernising and simplifying the technology of Bank of Ireland to enable the best experiences for customer and colleagues. The team is hardworking, knowledgeable, with skills in IT Strategy, Architecture, IT Consulting, and deep technology understanding. These skills are used to build IT and Digital Strategies, Roadmaps, and Architectures to that drive the transformation of the Bank's technology. This is a hybrid role, based primarily at Baggot Plaza, Dublin. 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! Key Competencies Champion Transformation - Leader Accountable - Leader Customer Focused - Leader One Group, one team - Leader Agile - 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. Your Journey, Our Support We believe that embracing the perspectives of all of our employees is a value that connects us with our customers and our communities, and makes it an even better place to work. We're building an organisation that is welcoming to all, which enables our colleagues to thrive and reach their full potential. Neurodiversity We are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We have recently partnered with Auticon, to improve inequalities in employment for neurodivergent adults. Find out more Gender Balance Our Gender Balance Network creates an inclusive space where colleagues of all genders can connect, learn from one another, and work together to achieve our gender balance objectives. Multicutural We support colleagues from all backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities. We want our colleagues to feel safe, included and experience a sense of belonging. With Pride Our objective is to drive representation and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, promote bringing your whole self to work, and increase visibility across locations, regionals and mediums. Read more about Inclusion & Culture Flexible Working We're committed to giving our colleagues the flexibility they need to thrive. Our hybrid working model is central to this approach, enabling more productive ways of working while supporting a healthier work-life balance. For roles that offer hybrid working, we typically ask that colleagues spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in-person. Specific working arrangements will be confirmed with your recruiter to ensure they meet the requirements of the role and the team you will be joining. Hear how flexible working has helped Helen find the balance that works for her: Our Benefits Every job at Bank of Ireland comes with... Pay & Perks Competitive pay package Premium pension contribution Pay reviews & profit-share scheme Financial wellbeing coaches Excellent healthcare contributions Work-Life Balance 23 days annual leave Flexible leave: buy or sell your days 6 months paid maternity leave Fertility and surrogacy policies Working parent and carer supports Career Growth Support for professional qualifications Award-winning career framework Clear pathways for development and progression Hear what San San has to say: "At Bank of Ireland there's a range of development programmes and supports. That brings fresh opportunities and the chance to futureproof my career." To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below. Benefits: Work From Home
A financial services company in Dublin is seeking a Head of Strategy and Transformation Risk Oversight. This role will lead risk engagement in change programmes and build partnerships with digital teams to enhance regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate should have strong banking expertise, proven stakeholder influence, and experience in operational and IT risk management. The position allows for hybrid working, ensuring a balanced work environment while supporting a collaborative culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr
What is the opportunity? An opportunity has arisen for a Head of Strategy and Transformation Risk Oversight supporting the Director of Risk & Compliance to mature the control environment and foster an anticipatory approach to risk! The role holder will achieve this through excellent risk leadership and influence across strategic change programmes (simpler business/ digital transformation), resilience and emerging risk management. In this role, you will: Develop and lead Risk & Compliance engagement in material change programmes, bringing a risk based, forward looking perspective. Partner with programme / accountable leads to influence a direction that ensures sustained resilience and stability. Build risk partnership with Digital & Data and Change teams, applying expert judgement in assessing the risk profile and prioritisation of mitigating actions. This includes assessing the impact of regulatory change and future digital, data and AI programmes. Develop partner confidence through clear actions, defined closure criteria, and timely delivery balancing the specifics of individual issues with the broader intent behind regulatory concerns. Coordinate rigorous risk management across Regulatory Risk Mitigation Programmes (RMPs) and other high profile remediation activities, such as SREP responses. You will work with Enterprise Solutions teams to strengthen threat-horizon capabilities and drive proactive risk responses, including playbooks and pre-mortems. Collaborate across divisions and Lines of Defence to shape effective responses and influence wider Group threat management practices. Operate as part of a proactive, supportive 1st line risk team covering a broad range of consumer products and business partners. What will make you stand out? The ideal candidate will bring strong banking and analytical expertise, with a proven track record in coordinating internal controls, operational risk, and regulatory risk functions. Experienced in embedding effective risk control and decision making frameworks that enable the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives. Operating confidently within a matrix structure, they will demonstrate the ability to influence senior stakeholders, provide intellectual diligence, and apply commercial awareness to risk assessment and the development of business solutions. They will be an independent and decisive leader, with willingness to challenge and driving high quality outcomes through periods of uncertainty and shifting priorities. Extensive experience in process and IT risk management, including technology change, alongside strong communication and influencing skills. The role requires someone who can bring clarity, structure, and forward thinking insight to complex risk environments while maintaining a collaborative and solutions focused approach. Experience that will help you stand out (optional) Experience of working in (and with) the current regulatory supervisory regime. Knowledge and understanding of current regulatory issues and upstream agenda. Knowledge of industry standards in risk management and internal controls. Operational risk management qualification. Essential Qualifications Relevant academic qualification. More about the team This is a hybrid role, based primarily at Baggot plaza, Dublin. 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 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 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! 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!) Bank of Ireland Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of our workforce, this is supported by the development of our Employee Support Networks. We offer reasonable accommodation at every stage of the application and interview process. Key Competencies Customer Focused - Leader Better together - Leader Manage Risk - Leader Be Decisive - Leader Take Ownership - Leader Your Journey, Our Support We believe that embracing the perspectives of all of our employees is a value that connects us with our customers and our communities, and makes it an even better place to work. We're building an organisation that is welcoming to all, which enables our colleagues to thrive and reach their full potential. Neurodiversity We are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We have recently partnered with Auticon, to improve inequalities in employment for neurodivergent adults. Find out more Gender Balance Our Gender Balance Network creates an inclusive space where colleagues of all genders can connect, learn from one another, and work together to achieve our gender balance objectives. Multicutural We support colleagues from all backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities. We want our colleagues to feel safe, included and experience a sense of belonging. With Pride Our objective is to drive representation and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, promote bringing your whole self to work, and increase visibility across locations, regionals and mediums. Read more about Inclusion & Culture … Flexible Working We're committed to giving our colleagues the flexibility they need to thrive. Our hybrid working model is central to this approach, enabling more productive ways of working while supporting a healthier work-life balance. For roles that offer hybrid working, we typically ask that colleagues spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in-person. Specific working arrangements will be confirmed with your recruiter to ensure they meet the requirements of the role and the team you will be joining. Hear how flexible working has helped Helen find the balance that works for her: "At Bank of Ireland there's a range of development programmes and supports. That brings fresh opportunities and the chance to futureproof my career." To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below. Benefits Work From Home. #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‑modeling 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 programme, 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 Your Journey, Our Support We believe that embracing the perspectives of all of our employees is a value that connects us with our customers and our communities, and makes it an even better place to work. We're building an organisation that is welcoming to all, which enables our colleagues to thrive and reach their full potential. Neurodiversity We are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We have recently partnered with Auticon, to improve inequalities in employment for neurodivergent adults. Gender Balance Our Gender Balance Network creates an inclusive space where colleagues of all genders can connect, learn from one another, and work together to achieve our gender balance objectives. Multicutural We support colleagues from all backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities. We want our colleagues to feel safe, included and experience a sense of belonging. With Pride Our objective is to drive representation and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, promote bringing your whole self to work, and increase visibility across locations, regionals and mediums. Flexible Working We're committed to giving our colleagues the flexibility they need to thrive. Our hybrid working model is central to this approach, enabling more productive ways of working while supporting a healthier work‑life balance. For roles that offer hybrid working, we typically ask that colleagues spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in‑person. Specific working arrangements will be confirmed with your recruiter to ensure they meet the requirements of the role and the team you will be joining. Hear how flexible working has helped Helen find the balance that works for her: Our Benefits Every job at New Ireland Assurance Company comes with... Pay & Perks Competitive pay package Premium pension contribution Pay reviews & profit‑share scheme Financial wellbeing coaches Excellent healthcare contributions Work‑Life Balance 23 days annual leave Flexible leave: buy or sell your days 6 months paid maternity leave Fertility and surrogacy policies Working parent and carer supports Career Growth Support for professional qualifications Award‑winning career framework Clear pathways for development and progression Hear what San San has to say: "At Bank of Ireland there's a range of development programmes and supports. That brings fresh opportunities and the chance to future‑proof my career." To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below. Benefits Work From Home #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!) 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. Your Journey, Our Support We believe that embracing the perspectives of all of our employees is a value that connects us with our customers and our communities, and makes it an even better place to work. We're building an organisation that is welcoming to all, which enables our colleagues to thrive and reach their full potential. Neurodiversity We are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We have recently partnered with Auticon, to improve inequalities in employment for neurodivergent adults. Gender Balance Our Gender Balance Network creates an inclusive space where colleagues of all genders can connect, learn from one another, and work together to achieve our gender balance objectives. Multicutural We support colleagues from all backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities. We want our colleagues feel safe, included and experience a sense of belonging. With Pride Our objective is to drive representation and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, promote bringing your whole self to work, and increase visibility across locations, regionals and mediums. Read more about Inclusion & Culture Flexible Working We're committed to giving our colleagues the flexibility they need to thrive. Our hybrid working model is central to this approach, enabling more productive ways of working while supporting a healthier work-life balance. For roles that offer hybrid working, we typically ask that colleagues spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in-person. Specific working arrangements will be confirmed with your recruiter to ensure they meet the requirements of the role and the team you will be joining. Hear how flexible working has helped Helen find the balance that works for her: Our Benefits Pay & Perks Competitive pay package Premium pension contribution Pay reviews & profit-share scheme Financial wellbeing coaches Excellent healthcare contributions Work-Life Balance 23 days annual leave Flexible leave: buy or sell your days 6 months paid maternity leave Fertility and surrogacy policies Working parent and carer supports Career Growth Support for professional qualifications Award-winning career framework Clear pathways for development and progression Hear what San San has to say: At Bank of Ireland there's a range of development programmes and supports. That brings fresh opportunities and the chance to futureproof my career. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below. Benefits: Work From Home #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Tribe Tech Payments What is the opportunity? This is an outstanding opportunity to inspire, shape and lead the technical vision for the payment change deliverly tribe! The Head of Tribe Tech oversees Tribe IT and Change Delivery Governance and resources, which includes managing financials and ensuring risk compliance. This role is responsible for aligning technology initiatives with business objectives and driving digital transformation in partnership with the Head of Tribe for Payments and other delivery tribes within the Group. In this role, you will; Shape and communicate the Tribe's purpose, vision, and strategic roadmap with the Business Line Director, ensuring alignment with wider enterprise objectives. Lead the delivery of the Tribe's mission by defining OKRs, driving their adoption, and ensuring clarity of priorities across Squads. Oversee cross?'Squad impacts from customer, business, and technical perspectives, embedding a customer?'first culture and optimising benefits while managing risks. Act as Tech Custodian by defining the Tribe's technology direction, setting and evolving the Tech Roadmap, and ensuring continuous, reliable technology operations. Lead and manage the delivery of technology initiatives, Tribe?'level ceremonies, and the performance of all technological assets. Collaborate with Tech Chapter Leads to build capability, develop technology professionals, and ensure effective knowledge sharing. Manage Tribe budgets, including change and operational spend, ensuring efficient resource allocation, value realisation, and alignment with strategic goals. Promote proactive risk ownership across Squads, ensuring compliance, operational resilience, and effective remediation. Prioritise and shape Product Roadmaps with the Head of Tribe, ensuring alignment with business value and strategic priorities. Oversee change, maintenance, and operations of platforms and applications within the Tribe's scope. Act as a key integrator across Tribes by managing dependencies, balancing trade?'offs, ensuring adherence to technical standards, and aligning practices with enterprise governance. Foster collaboration, transparency, and a strong organisational culture rooted in Agile leadership principles. Remove obstacles to delivery, ensure seamless integration of solutions, and maintain visibility of the Tribe's backlog and value delivered. Build strong relationships with business stakeholders to understand needs, expectations, and strategic direction. Oversee the day-to-day management of third-party vendors to ensure they meet the organisation's technical standards, security requirements, and quality expectations, utilising Tech Chapter Leads and CoE Leads. What will make you stand out? The successful candidate will have senior leadership experience in delivering complex payment?'system change within financial?'services environments, supported by a strong record of end?'to?'end delivery across payments platforms, card services, clearing systems, and operational processes. Your background includes shaping technology strategy and leading large?'scale system design and delivery across agile tribes, hybrid models, and traditional waterfall approaches, while managing multidisciplinary teams and driving alignment across diverse functions. You're familiar with Agile and DevOps methodologies and demonstrate strong judgement in prioritising initiatives and aligning them with business objectives. You also bring the ability to influence strategic decisions, drive engagement, and contribute meaningfully to organisational goals through clear, collaborative leadership. Essential Qualifications Qualified in Technology, business, finance or a related field Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum master or Lean Six Sigma More about the team The Payment Change delivery function is a mature, experienced multi-skilled team accountable for the delivery of a significant volume electronic payments change on an annual basis. Bank of Ireland is a full service Retail bank in both ROI and the UK and participates in all payment schemes. Annual scheme and regulatory requirements across the payments estate is enduring and complex in nature. Payments change is a key enabler of the IT and Digital Strategy. This is a hybrid role, based primarily at Cabinteely Dublin. 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 mat 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!) At the heart of our purpose is our commitment to Inclusion & Diversity: Bank of Ireland Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of our workforce, this is supported by the development of our Employee Support Networks. We offer reasonable accommodation at every stage of the application and interview process. Key Competencies Customer Focused - Leader Better together - Leader Be Decisive - Leader Take Ownership - Leader Manage Risk - 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. Your Journey, Our Support We believe that embracing the perspectives of all of our employees is a value that connects us with our customers and our communities, and makes it an even better place to work. We're building an organisation that is welcoming to all, which enables our colleagues to thrive and reach their full potential. Neurodiversity We are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We have recently partnered with Auticon, to improve inequalities in employment for neurodivergent adults. Find out more Gender Balance Our Gender Balance Network creates an inclusive space where colleagues of all genders can connect, learn from one another, and work together to achieve our gender balance objectives. Multicutural We support colleagues from all backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities. We want our colleagues to feel safe, included and experience a sense of belonging. With Pride Our objective is to drive representation and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, promote bringing your whole self to work, and increase visibility across locations, regionals and mediums. Read more about Inclusion & Culture Flexible Working We're committed to giving our colleagues the flexibility they need to thrive. Our hybrid working model is central to this approach, enabling more productive ways of working while supporting a healthier work-life balance. For roles that offer hybrid working, we typically ask that colleagues spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in-person. Specific working arrangements will be confirmed with your recruiter to ensure they meet the requirements of the role and the team you will be joining. Hear how flexible working has helped Helen find the balance that works for her: Our Benefits Every job at Bank of Ireland comes with... Pay & Perks Competitive pay package Premium pension contribution Pay reviews & profit-share scheme Financial wellbeing coaches Excellent healthcare contributions Work-Life Balance 23 days annual leave Flexible leave: buy or sell your days 6 months paid maternity leave Fertility and surrogacy policies Working parent and carer supports Career Growth Support for professional qualifications Award-winning career framework Clear pathways for development and progression Hear what San San has to say: \"At Bank of Ireland there's a range of development programmes and supports. That brings fresh opportunities and the chance to futureproof my career.\" To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below. Benefits: Work From Home
What is the opportunity? An opportunity has arisen for a Head of Strategy and Transformation Risk Oversight supporting the Director of Risk & Compliance to mature the control environment and foster an anticipatory approach to risk! The role holder will achieve this through excellent risk leadership and influence across strategic change programmes (simpler business/ digital transformation), resilience and emerging risk management. In this role, you will: Develop and lead Risk & Compliance engagement in material change programmes, bringing a risk based, forward looking perspective. Partner with programme / accountable leads to influence a direction that ensures sustained resilience and stability. Build risk Partnership with Digital & Data and Change teams, applying expert judgement in assessing the risk profile and prioritisation of mitigating actions. This includes assessing the impact of regulatory change and future digital, data and AI programmes. Develop partner confidence through clear actions, defined closure criteria, and timely delivery balancing the specifics of individual issues with the broader intent behind regulatory concerns. Coordinate rigorous risk management across Regulatory Risk Mitigation Programmes (RMPs) and other high profile remediation activities, such as SREP responses. You will work with Enterprise Solutions teams to strengthen threat-horizon capabilities and drive proactive risk responses, including playbooks and pre-mortems. Collaborate across divisions and Lines of Defence to shape effective responses and influence wider Group threat management practices. Operate as part of a proactive, supportive 1st line risk team covering a broad range of consumer products and business partners. What will make you stand out? The ideal candidate will bring strong banking and analytical expertise, with a proven track record in coordinating internal controls, operational risk, and regulatory risk functions. Experienced in embedding effective risk control and decision making frameworks that enable the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives. Operating confidently within a matrix structure, they will demonstrate the ability to influence senior stakeholders, provide intellectual diligence, and apply commercial awareness to risk assessment and the development of business solutions. They will be an independent and decisive leader, with willingness to challenge and driving high quality outcomes through periods of uncertainty and shifting priorities. Extensive experience in process and IT risk management, including technology change, alongside strong communication and influencing skills. The role requires someone who can bring clarity, structure, and forward thinking insight to complex risk environments while maintaining a collaborative and solutions focused approach. Experience with any of the following will help you to stand out but is not necessary in order to apply for this role; Experience of working in (and with) the current regulatory supervisory regime. Knowledge and understanding of current regulatory issues and upstream agenda. Knowledge of industry standards in risk management and internal controls. Operational risk management qualification. Essential Qualifications Relevant academic qualification. More about the team This is a hybrid role, based primarily at Baggot plaza, Dublin. 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 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 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! 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!) Bank of Ireland Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of our workforce, this is supported by the development of our Employee Support Networks. We offer reasonable accommodation at every stage of the application and interview process. Key Competencies Customer Focused - Leader Better together - Leader Manage Risk - Leader Be Decisive - 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. Your Journey, Our Support We believe that embracing the perspectives of all of our employees is a value that connects us with our customers and our communities, and makes it an even better place to work. We're building an organisation that is welcoming to all, which enables our colleagues to thrive and reach their full potential. Neurodiversity We are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We have recently partnered with Auticon, to improve inequalities in employment for neurodivergent adults. Find out more Gender Balance Our Gender Balance Network creates an inclusive space where colleagues of all genders can connect, learn from one another, and work together to achieve our gender balance objectives. Multicutural We support colleagues from all backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities. We want our colleagues to feel safe, included and experience a sense of belonging. With Pride Our objective is to drive representation and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, promote bringing your whole self to work, and increase visibility across locations, regionals and mediums. Read more about Inclusion & Culture Flexible Working We're committed to giving our colleagues the flexibility they need to thrive. Our hybrid working model is central to this approach, enabling more productive ways of working while supporting a healthier work-life balance. For roles that offer hybrid working, we typically ask that colleagues spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in-person. Specific working arrangements will be confirmed with your recruiter to ensure they meet the requirements of the role and the team you will be joining. Hear how flexible working has helped Helen find the balance that works for her: Our Benefits Every job at Bank of Ireland comes with... Pay & Perks Competitive pay package Premium pension contribution Pay reviews & profit-share scheme Financial wellbeing coaches Excellent healthcare contributions Work-Life Balance 23 days annual leave Flexible leave: buy or sell your days 6 months paid maternity leave Fertility and surrogacy policies Working parent and carer supports Career Growth Support for professional qualifications Award-winning career framework Clear pathways for development and progression Hear what San San has to say: "At Bank of Ireland there's a range of development programmes and supports. That brings fresh opportunities and the chance to futureproof my career." To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below. Benefits: Work From Home
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. Your Journey, Our Support We believe that embracing the perspectives of all of our employees is a value that connects us with our customers and our communities, and makes it an even better place to work. We're building an organisation that is welcoming to all, which enables our colleagues to thrive and reach their full potential. Neurodiversity We are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We have recently partnered with Auticon, to improve inequalities in employment for neurodivergent adults. Find out more Gender Balance Our Gender Balance Network creates an inclusive space where colleagues of all genders can connect, learn from one another, and work together to achieve our gender balance objectives. Multicutural We support colleagues from all backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities. We want our colleagues to feel safe, included and experience a sense of belonging. With Pride Our objective is to drive representation and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, promote bringing your whole self to work, and increase visibility across locations, regionals and mediums. Read more about Inclusion & Culture Flexible Working We're committed to giving our colleagues the flexibility they need to thrive. Our hybrid working model is central to this approach, enabling more productive ways of working while supporting a healthier work-life balance. For roles that offer hybrid working, we typically ask that colleagues spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in-person. Specific working arrangements will be confirmed with your recruiter to ensure they meet the requirements of the role and the team you will be joining. Hear how flexible working has helped Helen find the balance that works for her: Our Benefits Every job at New Ireland Assurance Company comes with... Pay & Perks Competitive pay package Premium pension contribution Pay reviews & profit-share scheme Financial wellbeing coaches Excellent healthcare contributions Work-Life Balance 23 days annual leave Flexible leave: buy or sell your days 6 months paid maternity leave Fertility and surrogacy policies Working parent and carer supports Career Growth Support for professional qualifications Award-winning career framework Clear pathways for development and progression Hear what San San has to say: "At Bank of Ireland there's a range of development programmes and supports. That brings fresh opportunities and the chance to futureproof my career." To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below. Benefits: Work From Home
What is the opportunity? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Enterprise Capability Team, which is a core part of GIA. The Enterprise Capability Team is comprised of audit professionals, and work closely with Risk Specialists and Heads of Audit to deliver audits across the Group. The Audit Specialist will have the opportunity to work across all Divisions and all risks, which will allow them to broaden their experience, or indeed to focus in a core area or risk. We are looking for a high calibre candidate with internal audit experience and a passion for wanting to make a difference! In this role, you will: Support Audit Lead in scoping and planning audit engagements to meet the objectives as outlined in the Group Audit Committee approved audit plan. Evaluate internal controls and processes through the planning, execution and reporting of audit engagements. Perform audit engagements to a high standard and ensure they are delivered in line with budget and reporting deadlines. Keep Audit Lead advised of the status of audit engagements, ensuring any delays or changes are highlighted and handled. Support the Audit Lead in managing stakeholder engagement with auditees throughout the audit, including regular updates and agreement of audit issues and final report. Ensure audits are delivered in line with GIA methodology. What will make you stand out? Demonstrated internal audit experience within Financial Services, with strong knowledge of audit methodology, core audit processes, and the IIA Standards A highly impactful skilled communicator in both written and verbal formats. Strong attention to detail and a confirmed ability to deliver high quality work within timeframes A self-motivated, passionate and upbeat individual that works with intent. Ability to operate in a multifaceted team-based agile environment, and respond to ad-hoc requests, while meeting timelines. Essential qualifications Qualified or working towards becoming a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information System Auditor or an Accountant. Significant Internal Audit experience is a must! More about the team Group Internal Audit, forms the 3rd line of defence for the Bank of Ireland Group. GIA's purpose is 'to Help Make Bank of Ireland Better', including providing independent assurance to key partners on the effectiveness of the Group's risk management and internal control frameworks. To fulfil this purpose, GIA carries out risk based assignments, covering Group businesses and functions (including third party outsourcing providers, subject to the right to audit). 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 an opportunity for flexible working, along with 23 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 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. Your Journey, Our Support We believe that embracing the perspectives of all of our employees is a value that connects us with our customers and our communities, and makes it an even better place to work. We're building an organisation that is welcoming to all, which enables our colleagues to thrive and reach their full potential. Neurodiversity We are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We have recently partnered with Auticon, to improve inequalities in employment for neurodivergent adults. Find out more Gender Balance Our Gender Balance Network creates an inclusive space where colleagues of all genders can connect, learn from one another, and work together to achieve our gender balance objectives. Multicutural We support colleagues from all backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities. We want our colleagues to feel safe, included and experience a sense of belonging. With Pride Our objective is to drive representation and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, promote bringing your whole self to work, and increase visibility across locations, regionals and mediums. Read more about Inclusion & Culture Flexible Working We're committed to giving our colleagues the flexibility they need to thrive. Our hybrid working model is central to this approach, enabling more productive ways of working while supporting a healthier work-life balance. For roles that offer hybrid working, we typically ask that colleagues spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in-person. Specific working arrangements will be confirmed with your recruiter to ensure they meet the requirements of the role and the team you will be joining. Hear how flexible working has helped Helen find the balance that works for her: Our Benefits Every job at Bank of Ireland comes with... Pay & Perks Competitive pay package Premium pension contribution Pay reviews & profit-share scheme Financial wellbeing coaches Excellent healthcare contributions Work-Life Balance 23 days annual leave Flexible leave: buy or sell your days 6 months paid maternity leave Fertility and surrogacy policies Working parent and carer supports Career Growth Support for professional qualifications Award-winning career framework Clear pathways for development and progression Hear what San San has to say: \"At Bank of Ireland there's a range of development programmes and supports. That brings fresh opportunities and the chance to futureproof my career.\" To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below. Benefits: Work From Home