A prominent consulting firm in Dublin is seeking experienced Project Managers to lead a variety of client engagements. This role emphasizes delivering high-quality consulting services in finance transformation and change management, catering primarily to the banking and financial services sector. With a focus on project delivery, the ideal candidate will have significant experience leading diverse teams and managing complex projects, all while contributing to business development initiatives. This opportunity promises growth and skills development in a fast-paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Grant Thornton is seeking experienced Project Managers to join our Consulting team. The role offers a chance to contribute to and support a variety of client engagements, helping drive project team success within the project management and change and innovation space. This is a fast-paced, high-growth environment, offering the opportunity to build on existing skills while working alongside talented professionals. The role focuses on delivering consulting services in finance transformation, operational excellence, project and change management, strategy, digital, and business transformation, with a particular emphasis on core project management responsibilities in the banking and financial services domain. Grant Thornton supports staff development with a growth-oriented mindset and is dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. Roles & Responsibilities Project Management Delivery Leading the delivery of complex projects and programmes for key clients across various industries, ensuring high-quality outputs and meeting tight deadlines. Defining and driving projects across all stages of the project life cycle. Leading cross-functional teams spanning multiple business units and functions. Defining, scoping and delivering comprehensive project documentation including, but not limited to, status updates, governance updates, RAID logs, project initiation documents, etc. Leading development of comprehensive project plans, defining roles and responsibilities and creating clear communications strategies. Experience in mapping end-to-end customer journeys for retail banking products such as personal loans, mortgages, and credit cards. Leading the identification of value-add activity and identification and implementation of innovative process improvements and solutions. Business Development Offering expert advice on project and programme management, delivery frameworks and operational improvements. Acting as a key liaison between multi-faceted project teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment. Leading workshops to define project scopes and business requirements, ensuring outcomes are documented and shared with relevant stakeholders. Engaging stakeholders across various disciplines to drive project momentum and success. Leading and driving business development initiatives including the preparation of proposals and tenders for new client opportunities. Education and Certifications A third level degree, with a strong academic record. Project Management certification, with a demonstrated ability to apply best practices, tools and methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, or tailored approaches) to deliver measurable project outcomes. Minimum of 6 - 10 years of relevant experience depending on the level being applied for. Skills And Competencies Strong Project / Programme Management experience leading large multi-disciplinary teams comprised of clients, consultants and third-party vendors. Financial Services Industry experience including Retail Banking, Asset Management and Insurance. Familiarity with Central Bank of Ireland Regulatory Landscape including the Consumer Protection Code. Understanding of retail and commercial banking products (loans, mortgages, credit cards). Proven track record of successfully managing end-to-end projects across all stages of the project life cycle, particularly in complex and demanding environments. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to professional and client service excellence and developing effective working relationships. Strong multi-tasking abilities and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. Experience in leading business development opportunities as well as crafting and responding to client proposals would be favourable. Expertise in C-Suite / Senior Management engagement and communication. An ability to balance big-picture thinking with acute attention to detail. A natural curiosity to explore new business opportunities. A creative, problem-solving mindset and initiative-driven approach. About Us We are Grant Thornton. Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they’re located. At GT, we work as trusted advisors , bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter. At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it. Career & Benefits A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be. Grow with us. At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more. Rewards & Benefits Please follow this link for information on our generous benefits package. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one. Reward And Benefits: Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. Recognition We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Support – Life and Pensions Our Wealth Advisory team are seeking an experienced individual to support our growing business. The successful candidate will be working with a team of advisors to support our high net worth Private Clients and Employee Benefits teams. The role offers remote working but requires presence in our office three days per week. Job Description Senior Support – Life and Pensions Responsibilities Offering support to advisors and clients throughout the new business lifecycle and ongoing management of existing business Preparation of new business documentation and the processing of same Liaising with pension and investment providers to ensure client requests are actioned within expected timeframes Ensuring advisors are aware of any requirements outstanding on new and existing business cases Supporting our Employee Benefits team with the management of pension and risk schemes Innovation of internal processes, particularly in relation to pipeline management, client communications and compliance procedures Adhere to internal and Central Bank of Ireland compliance requirements Working with our compliance officer to ensure client files are kept to the highest standard Assisting the team prepare for client meetings Qualifications The successful candidate will be QFA qualified. Additional qualifications would be desirable e.g. compliance, project management. Minimum 3-5 years experience working in a brokerage or wealth management firm is essential. Requirements Experience dealing with client queries and ad hoc requests Existing knowledge of the local life and pensions market Experience dealing with the main providers and life companies High proficiency in the Microsoft Office is essential, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self-starter, productive, works well with a team and independently Ability to identify, meet, and follow through with the team’s needs and requirements with keen attention to detail Excellent project management skills with ability to prioritize and track multiple tasks #J-18808-Ljbffr
Role Summary This role leads the firm’s brand across multiple markets, setting the positioning and shaping a clear, commercially focused narrative that is applied consistently across more than 20 markets. Job Description Director – Brand Communications It defines how the organisation shows up externally and ensures this is applied consistently across campaigns, content and client experiences. The role directs brand investment across regions and ensures execution is practical, consistent and commercially effective across all channels. The right person has led a brand repositioning at firm or enterprise level, brings strong editorial judgement, and is a strong commercial storyteller, able to turn brand strategy into clear, compelling narratives that work across markets and cultures. Responsibilities Define and own firm positioning and the enterprise narrative across all markets Set the messaging framework that underpins all campaigns, content and client communications Establish and maintain brand architecture, naming conventions and visual identity Turn brand strategy into clear, usable outputs that markets can apply immediately Embed the brand into priority campaigns and client experiences across markets Define and actively guide how the brand shows up across channels (web, paid media, social, proposals, events), ensuring consistent, high‑quality application across markets Own sponsorships and strategic events as integrated campaign channels, accountable for pipeline and commercial impact Maintain senior relationships with key external partners and rights holders Set and enforce brand governance standards across all touchpoints Build practical frameworks, tools and guidance that enable markets to apply the brand without reliance on central approval Lead the brand approach to M&A integration, ensuring clarity and consistency at firm and market level Act as the senior escalation point for brand and reputation matters Shape and support the earned media agenda in partnership with Communications Define and evolve the employer brand in partnership with P&C, ensuring alignment with firm positioning and growth strategy Ensure consistent narrative across PR, thought leadership, recruitment and internal communications Align employee value proposition with external brand across all markets Translate brand and perception data into clear actions that improve market impact Define success metrics for brand activation, including engagement, pipeline influence and consistency of execution Lead and develop a multinational brand team across the US, Europe and India Set clear direction and standards, ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery across regions Represent the firm in global brand forums and contribute to group‑wide strategy Guide markets to balance global consistency with local relevance Skills and Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field 12+ years in senior brand leadership roles, operating at enterprise scale Proven experience leading brand repositioning from strategy through to market activation Strong grounding in brand architecture in practice, including portfolio structure and naming Excellent commercial storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with clients and drive action Deep experience in PR and earned media, with a clear understanding of its role in brand strategy Sound judgement in reputation management, including handling complex and sensitive issues Experience working across multiple markets, balancing consistency with local relevance Experience guiding brand through change, including M&A integration Commercial approach to sponsorships and events, with clear accountability for return Uses data and insight to inform decisions and translate findings into practical action Comfortable operating in a complex, matrixed environment and influencing without direct control Experience working across time zones and cultures, with strong stakeholder management Willing to travel as required Benefits Information on the generous benefits package is available through the company’s internal portal. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title Manager – Asset Management Location Dublin or Cork Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the delivery of high‑quality audit engagements across Asset Management clients. Take responsibility for engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring deadlines, budgets and quality standards are met. Design and execute robust audit strategies in line with IFRS, Irish GAAP and relevant financial services regulations. Act as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process. Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients and key stakeholders. Proactively manage client expectations and respond to technical and commercial queries. Identify opportunities to add value through insights, recommendations and improved processes. Manage, coach and mentor audit teams, including Assistant Managers, Seniors and trainees. Review work, provide constructive feedback and support team development. Promote a collaborative, inclusive and high‑performance working environment. Ensure audits are completed in compliance with professional standards, firm methodology and regulatory requirements. Stay up to date on technical developments in Asset Management and Financial Services. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across audit methodology, tools and processes. Skills, Experience & Qualifications ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualified. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience within Asset Management / Financial Services audit, gained in a professional services environment. Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, Irish GAAP and auditing standards. Experience managing audit engagements and leading teams. Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and exercise sound professional judgement. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a Manager in Asset Management to lead high-quality audit engagements and manage audit teams. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in Asset Management audit, alongside strong technical knowledge of IFRS and Irish GAAP. You will be responsible for building professional relationships with clients and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position is based in Dublin or Cork and offers a dynamic work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a Director of Brand Communications to lead the firm's brand across multiple markets. This role encompasses defining the firm's positioning, setting messaging frameworks, and guiding brand strategy execution. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in senior brand leadership, expert storytelling skills, and a strong understanding of PR and market relevance. The position includes travel and offers a generous benefits package as part of their employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Grant Thornton Ireland seeks a Senior Support professional in Life and Pensions to join their Wealth Advisory team. The successful candidate will work closely with advisors, supporting high net worth Private Clients and Employee Benefits. This role offers remote working with required presence in the office three days a week. To qualify, candidates must be QFA qualified with 3-5 years' experience in brokerage or wealth management and excel in client management, project management, and Microsoft Office skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking experienced individuals for their Insurance team in Dublin. The roles involve managing compliance assignments for multi-national clients, delivering practical accounting advice, and supporting internal finance teams. Candidates must have 2-3 years of practical experience, preferably in the insurance sector, along with strong communication skills and a recognized accounting qualification. This opportunity offers a chance to work with diverse clients and projects, focusing on driving efficiencies and quality client service. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description Due to our growth exciting new positions have arisen for experienced individuals to join our Insurance team. These roles will include industry roles within the Insurance finance function and financial operations of our clients, as well as providing outsourced support for their global corporate compliance, monthly finance processes or more project‑based roles around transitions, streamlining processes and driving efficiencies through process optimisation and automation solutions. These roles will provide the candidates with deep industry experience across a variety of clients and projects. The successful candidates will be ambitious, flexible and passionate about quality client service. Main Responsibilities Managing compliance assignments for multi‑national companies, including centralised statutory accounting and compliance projects; Supporting internal finance teams and financial operations; Developing a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes and business objectives and using this knowledge on assignments; Providing practical accounting advice to clients on a variety of issues; Advise on accounting requirements under IFRS and Irish & UK GAAP; Identifying new business opportunities and working with internal contacts to convert leads and opportunities into projects; Ensuring quality and timely service is delivered to clients; Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior finance personnel; Managing and coaching junior team members; Promoting FAAS both internally and externally, articulating all FAAS services and the value that we bring to our clients. Skills and Attributes Minimum of 2‑3 years of practical experience in dealing with accounting issues ideally in the Insurance industry; Detailed knowledge of financial reporting, including practical experience of auditing or preparing financial statements; Experience of relationship management, negotiating with and influencing senior individuals, both internally and externally; Experience in Multi‑National / Shared Services desirable; Committed to relationship development and able to identify opportunities to deliver the best value; A genuine interest in financial reporting issues; Awareness of current topics in insurance and challenges facing the industry; Good communicator, highly articulate with excellent report‑writing skills; Project experience in the insurance industry is desirable (e.g., IFRS17); A passion for client service; Ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of the latest developments in financial reporting; Recognised accounting qualification; A strong knowledge of IFRS, Irish or UK GAAP and Irish or UK company law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
