Head of Compliance

The Company is seeking a Head of Compliance to oversee regulatory compliance and risk management within a financial services environment. The role advises the Board on legal and regulatory obligations, assesses the impact of regulatory changes, and ensures compliance responsibilities are understood across the organization. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance monitoring and staff training, reporting findings to the Board, and serving as the primary contact for regulators. The Head of Compliance also leads anti-money laundering oversight and the MLRO function, collaborates with risk teams on products and procedures, and fulfills data protection responsibilities. Candidates should have at least seven years of compliance or regulatory risk experience in retail credit, credit servicing, or retail banking. Strong knowledge of Irish and EU requirements relating to lending, credit servicing, and AML/CFT is essential, along with experience building and embedding compliance frameworks and advising senior leaders on complex regulatory matters. A proven record of constructive engagement with regulators and experience leading business-wide AML/CFT risk assessments are required. Prior approval for relevant controlled functions is desirable; experience as a Data Protection Officer, including advising on impact assessments and handling data subject requests, is an advantage.