Job Description & Summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Risk, Regulation and Governance team within our Consulting practice. This role offers the opportunity to build on existing regulatory and risk experience while working closely with senior team members on a range of client engagements across the financial services sector. Our team brings people from diverse backgrounds together with experience across financial services regulation, risk management, compliance and governance and is made up of professionals with a broad range of experience across financial services and beyond.

The increased focus by European Regulators on financial services firm’s interpretation of regulation, and the effective incorporation of requirements into the operating model, as well as the effectiveness of risk frameworks and management means firms are increasingly requiring assistance in adapting to the evolving regulatory environment. We are looking for new talent to play a key role in taking our regulatory and risk management offering to clients as we continue to build a team in the Irish market.

The Risk, Regulation and Governance team offers the following services to prospective clients across the financial services sector:

• Regulatory Compliance Advisory: Assisting financial services firms in responding to evolving regulatory expectations, including end-to-end implementation of requirements from interpretation, readiness assessments through to operating model changes and assurance support.

• Risk Management: Providing expert support and tailored solutions involving the development or assessment of risk management frameworks and associated artefacts, processes and governance structure to meet regulatory requirements and align with business strategy.

• Regulatory Support: Guiding firms through the end-to-end regulatory lifecycle – from initial licensing to managing thematic reviews, inspections and skilled persons reviews.

• ICT Governance, Strategy & Risk Management: Building integrated, risk-aligned ICT frameworks that enhance oversight, accountability and strategic decision-making across the business, and supporting enhancement of the operating model to embed the framework accordingly.

• Operational Risk & Operational Resilience: Supporting organisations with development or assessment of operational resilience frameworks, leading end-to-end scenario testing and crisis management programmes and assessment of operational risks and control frameworks.

• Corporate Governance: Review of corporate governance structures and frameworks against regulatory requirements and industry best practice.

• Internal Audit & Assurance Services: Independent assurance and co-sourced support to strengthen internal audit effectiveness and deliver value-added insights.

The successful applicant will assist the senior members of the team in expanding our market offering, play a key role in strengthening our client relationships, and assist in the delivery of a range of interesting engagements.

At Grant Thornton, we place strong emphasis on learning and development. If you do not meet all of the listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply — we value a growth mindset and are committed to supporting our people as they develop their careers.

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant within the Risk, Regulation and Governance team, you will contribute to the delivery of client engagements and the ongoing development of the practice, including:

Project Delivery

• Supporting senior team members in the delivery of regulatory, risk and governance engagements.
• Acting as a day-to-day contact for specific aspects of client engagements, under senior supervision.
• Contributing to discrete workstreams, ensuring deliverables are completed to a high standard and within agreed timelines.
• Assisting with regulatory research, analysis and documentation.
• Preparing reports, presentations and supporting materials, and contributing to client discussions and workshops.
• Developing technical knowledge in key financial services regulatory areas (e.g. CPC, DORA, Operational Resilience and Outsourcing Guidelines).

Business Development & Team Contribution

• Supporting senior team members with proposals, market insights and go-to-market materials.
• Participating in internal initiatives, knowledge sharing and team development activities.
• Building relationships internally across the firm and externally with clients.
• Supporting and collaborating with more junior team members on engagements.
• Contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture.

Skills and Experience

Education and Certifications

• A third-level degree with a strong academic record.
• 3–5 years’ experience in financial services (e.g. banking, insurance, asset management) or professional services.

Skills and Competencies 

• Working knowledge of key regulatory requirements for financial services firms, (e.g. Consumer Protection Code) particularly within the Irish and European regulatory environment. 
• Experience supporting the delivery of regulatory, risk or governance-related projects.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them in practice.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• A proactive and positive attitude, with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build professional working relationships.This role offers an excellent 
• Opportunity to further develop regulatory and consulting expertise, gain exposure to a broad range of financial services clients, and progress your career within a growing and supportive team.