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 leading compliance monitoring and staff training, reporting findings to the Board, and serving as a key contact for regulators. The successful candidate will also oversee AML/CFT risk assessments and frameworks, collaborate with risk teams on products and procedures, and fulfill data protection responsibilities. Candidates should have at least seven years of compliance or regulatory risk experience in retail credit, credit servicing, or retail banking, along with extensive knowledge of Irish and EU frameworks for lending, credit servicing, and AML/CFT. A strong record of building and embedding compliance frameworks and advising senior leaders on complex regulatory matters is required. Experience engaging with regulators and performing MLRO duties, including business-wide risk assessments, is essential. Prior approval for relevant PCF roles is desirable, and experience as a Data Protection Officer, including handling DPIAs and data subject requests, is an advantage.