Head of Risk RLAM Ireland ManCo

Job Description

Head of Risk RLAM Ireland ManCo

Grade: D1

Location, Dublin, 50% Hybrid

Closing Date: 7th August 2026

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) is establishing and growing its Irish Management Company (ManCo), a key strategic platform that supports our European ambitions. We are now seeking an experienced Head of Risk to join the leadership team in Ireland.

This is a unique opportunity to take on a highly influential role as Chief Risk Officer and Designated Person for Fund Risk Management, providing independent oversight of risk across the Irish ManCo while working closely with senior stakeholders across RLAM and engaging directly with the Central Bank of Ireland.

About the Role

As Head of Risk, you will lead the development and oversight of the ManCo's risk framework, ensuring effective governance, regulatory compliance and risk management across the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

Acting as Designated Person for Fund Risk Management and Operational Risk

Leading engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland and supporting regulatory reviews and inspections

Overseeing market, credit, liquidity, counterparty and operational risk across the fund range

Leading stress testing, scenario analysis and risk monitoring activities

Providing independent challenge and oversight across investment, product and operational activities

Owning the ManCo risk framework, risk appetite, risk policies, risk registers and key risk indicators

Preparing and presenting risk reporting to Boards, committees and senior leadership

Managing incident escalation and ensuring robust risk governance and control effectiveness

Supporting new product launches, fund structures and strategic business initiatives from a risk perspective

Building strong relationships across RLAM and with key external stakeholders

About You

We're looking for a risk leader with significant experience within asset management and a strong understanding of the Irish regulatory environment.

You'll bring:

Extensive experience in risk management within asset management, investment management or financial services

Strong knowledge of UCITS, AIFMD, CP86 and wider Irish regulatory requirements

Experience engaging directly with regulators and supporting regulatory inspections and remediation programmes

Deep technical understanding of fund risk, including market, credit, liquidity and operational risk

Experience overseeing stress testing, VaR, leverage and risk reporting frameworks

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels

Strong judgement, integrity and a robust regulatory mindset

Experience operating as a Designated Person, PCF holder, Chief Risk Officer or equivalent senior risk leadership role would be highly advantageous.

About Royal London Asset Management

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients’ capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme with an allowance towards medical insurance.

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We’re an inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.

Controlled Functions - some of our roles are ‘controlled functions’ as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 Central Bank Reform Act 2010 (Sections 20 and 22) Regulations and 2011 (S.I. No. 437 of 2011), as amended. If a vacancy is for a Controlled Function (CF), it will state this in the job title above. For CF roles, appointment will be conditional on Royal London Ireland being fully satisfied that the appointee meets the requirements as set out in the Fitness and Probity standards issued by the Central Bank of Ireland

Alongside the PCF-approved CEO role, the successful candidate may assume designated managerial responsibilities under the CP86 framework, supporting effective oversight, accountability and governance of the ManCo’s regulated activities