Policy Specialist – Governance (2024-47)

The Central Bank of Ireland serves the public interest by safeguarding monetary and financial stability and by working to ensure that the financial system operates in the best interests of consumers and the wider economy.

We currently have a vacancy for a Policy Specialist on a contract of indefinite duration in the Financial Risk & Governance Policy Division. This role is aligned with the Bank Professional 3  grade and the BP3 salary scale, between €57,704 and €76,732 applies.  Please click here for further information on our salary scales.

The purpose of this role is to to contribute to the development of Central Bank and European governance policy in a timely and effective manner and support its implementation at a national level to ensure high quality policy outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of governance policy both at European and national level, including providing expert advice on the implementation of that policy to ensure the delivery of high quality, technically accurate policy positions and outcomes.
• Represent Ireland on relevant EU committees (i.e. sub-committees/working groups of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) and European Central Bank (ECB)/ Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), and input to the work of other colleagues on such committees,  to ensure strong influence for the Central Bank on such bodies.
• Analyse and assess issues specific to governance, for the purpose of providing reliable advice to the relevant senior policy specialist andto ensure the delivery of high quality, technically accurate policy input/positions. Provide advice to supervisory divisions so that policies are understood and embedded as intended and participate in inter-divisional working groups so that these groups are informed of policy positions.
• Develop and maintain a personal network of contacts with internal and external stakeholders, including supervisors, and other regulators so as to contribute to the delivery of informed policy objectives.
• Provide technical briefing and/or recommendations to senior executives on governance policy matters, as required, to ensure senior management are appraised of the technical issues involved and how such issues may impact the Central Bank’s policy position both at a domestic and/or EU level,
• Assist with the development (and delivery as necessary) of appropriate high quality trainingand the provision of supports on specific governance policy issues to ensure that policy outcomes are understood and embedded as intended.

Requirements:

• A third level honours degree or professional qualification preferably in law, finance, economics, risk, accounting, business or any related professional discipline.
• At least 6 years’ experience in a legal/policy role or alternatively relevant industry experience in respect of governance.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the European and Irish financial legislative and regulatory framework, particularly in the area of governance.
• Good understanding of the financial services sector, including key issues and trends affecting the EU and Irish financial services sector which impacts on governance.
• Ability to proactively source relevant information to assist in formulating policy positions.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex policy problems and positions.
• Proven ability to actively participate at external and internal meetings and influence outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and motivate and develop associate policy specialists where relevant.

We know it’s our people who make the Central Bank special and we are focused on creating a diverse, inclusive, fulfilling and progressive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives as it strengthens us, as individuals and as an organisation.  We are committed to positively supporting candidates with disabilities. If we can make any reasonable accommodations for you in the recruitment process in order to give you the opportunity to perform to your best, please let us know. Any information that you provide will be used only for the purposes of providing relevant support and will have no bearing on how your application will be viewed.

We have recently implemented a hybrid working model to balance the flexibility working from home provides with the value our office environments bring to support collaboration and connection with colleagues. Our approach to hybrid working enables colleagues to work from home up to 50% of working days, building on an existing broad range of flexible working policies and practices already in place to support our people achieve the right balance.

Our policies   also provide insight into our organisational culture, work environment and working arrangements.  Here are some of the key policies  (subject to ongoing review and amendment) which may be of interest as you consider a career with us.

The Central Bank pension scheme mirrors the rules of the civil service pension scheme. Therefore if you are in receipt of civil/public service pension, abatement may apply to your current pension.  Details of the appropriate pension scheme will be provided upon determination of the appointee’s status.

Application Details: 

Closing Date: February 16th

To apply, please complete the application form attached (via the “apply” link).

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