Here at Osborne, we are hiring for an Audit & Risk Manager, on behalf of one of our clients, based in Kildare. Reporting to the Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance, this role is hands-on, business-facing and heavily focused on risk management. The Audit & Risk Manager will lead the coordination of internal audits, oversee enterprise risk management and manage insurance and governance activities across multiple entities. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure risk is understood, embedded and actively managed across the organisation.
Location: Kildare (Hybrid) Salary: DOE Job Type: Permanent | Full-time
Key Responsibilities: Risk Management
Own and continuously enhance the organisation’s operational Risk Management Framework, policies and processes
Embed risk management into day-to-day operational decision-making
Partner with senior leaders, department heads and risk owners to identify, assess and mitigate risks
Facilitate and lead risk workshops, training sessions and risk reviews across business units
Develop risk profiles, dashboards and reports for Senior Management, Board and Committees
Draft risk assessments and reports on behalf of the Chief Risk Officer
Provide expert, practical risk advice across the organisation
Leverage technology and BI tools to improve risk oversight and reporting
Internal Audit
Manage the end-to-end internal audit coordination process
Oversee audit planning, fieldwork coordination and reporting
Track and escalate audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation
Support operational teams through the audit process
Insurance
Manage the relationship with insurance brokers, including quarterly reviews and annual renewals
Oversee claims management and incident reporting
Drive improvements in incident and risk reporting culture
Governance, Reporting & Improvement
Coordinate production of the annual report in collaboration with finance and communications teams
Support the introduction and development of sustainability / ESG reporting
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, automation and process enhancements
Ensure strong governance, controls, compliance and data integrity across the business
Leadership
Provide mentorship and leadership across governance, risk and audit activities
Act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders
Qualifications & Experience:
5- 10+ years’ post-qualification experience, including at least 4 years in a risk-focused role within a commercial or commercial semi-state organisation
Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate risk insights into practical actions
Excellent business acumen with a clear understanding of operational drivers and organisational priorities
Proven ability to influence, negotiate and drive performance through effective communication and stakeholder management
Results-driven, with a demonstrated ability to deliver compliance while maintaining strong, collaborative relationships
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience
A high level of professional integrity and confidentiality
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Experience leading systems improvements, process enhancements and developing robust reporting frameworks
Strong team-working skills with a clear internal customer focus
In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and relevant regulatory frameworks
An interest in ESG and sustainability reporting standards is desirable
An interest in horse racing or sport is an advantage, but not essential
What’s on Offer:
Competitive DOE
Hybrid working
25 days annual leave
Pension contribution
Education and professional development support
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Nicole Sinnott or email your cv to Nicole to nicole.sinnott@osborne.ie If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit www.osborne.ie for more information on all of our roles
