Job Description

At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to ensure you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge and experience throughout your career, you’ll find that opportunity — and more — with us.

We are currently seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Regulatory Risk Advisory team within Advisory. Our team brings together professionals from diverse backgrounds including ex-regulators, compliance specialists, auditors and legal professionals, with expertise across prudential regulation, conduct risk, governance and compliance.

With increased scrutiny from European regulators on prudential frameworks, capital adequacy, liquidity management and regulatory reporting, financial institutions are seeking expert support to navigate this evolving landscape. This is an exciting opportunity to play a meaningful role in delivering regulatory advisory services across the Irish market.

Our Risk Regulatory Advisory Services include:

• Regulatory Compliance Advisory

• Prudential Risk & Capital Management

• Governance, Risk & Strategy Frameworks

• Markets, Treasury & Liquidity Management

• Internal Audit & Assurance Services

• Regulatory Reporting & Data Governance

• Authorisations & Regulatory Lifecycle Support

We work with clients across the Banking and Asset Management sectors, supporting them through regulatory change and supervisory engagement.

The role:

As a Senior Consultant, you will support Managers and Associate Directors in the delivery of high-quality client engagements while continuing to develop your technical expertise and advisory skills. You will work closely with clients, contribute to technical analysis, and take ownership of defined workstreams within larger projects.

This role offers strong exposure to regulatory topics and direct interaction with senior stakeholders within financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of regulatory advisory engagements across prudential risk, capital management, governance and reporting;

• Take ownership of specific workstreams, ensuring quality, timeliness and alignment with client expectations;

• Conduct technical analysis in areas such as CRR/CRD, IFR/IFD, BRRD and broader ECB/SSM requirements;

• Assist in preparing client reports, presentations and regulatory documentation;

• Participate in client meetings and contribute to discussions and findings;

• Support Managers in identifying risks, issues and practical recommendations for clients;

• Contribute to business development initiatives, research and proposal development;

• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams;

• Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate;

• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in financial services (e.g., banking, investment firms) or professional services;

• Understanding of European prudential regulation (CRR/CRD, IFR/IFD, BRRD) and exposure to ECB/SSM supervisory frameworks;

• Experience supporting regulatory reporting, capital or liquidity frameworks, or governance initiatives;

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• High attention to detail and strong organisational capability;

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment;

• Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop;

• Ability to build effective working relationships internally and with clients.

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
A Career at GT
Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.

What does this mean for you?
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
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