Head of Compliance

The Company is seeking a Head of Compliance to lead regulatory compliance across its operations. The role advises the Board on legal and regulatory obligations, assesses the impact of regulatory changes, and ensures teams understand their compliance responsibilities. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance monitoring and staff training, reporting compliance risks to the Board, and serving as the main contact for regulators. The Head of Compliance will also collaborate with risk functions on products and procedures, lead AML/CFT risk oversight, 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 relevant Irish and EU lending, credit servicing, and AML/CFT requirements. A strong record of building and embedding compliance frameworks and advising senior leaders on complex regulatory matters is required. Applicants should have experience engaging with regulators and performing MLRO duties, including business-wide risk assessments. Experience as a Data Protection Officer, including handling impact assessments and data subject requests, is desirable; prior approval for relevant controlled functions is also an advantage.