Head of Compliance

A Dublin based investment firm are looking for a head of compliance to join their team. The role reports to the CEO with a separate reporting line to the board. The company has a strong compliance-first culture, and a very flexible environment in terms of work life balance. This position will hold the PCF for both compliance and AML.

Main responsibilities of the head of compliance:

• Drive a strong compliance culture throughout the firm
• Roll out the compliance plan and monitoring programme
• Conduct the annual compliance risk assessment
• Conduct the annual review/update of the firms existing policies and procedures
• Monitor upstream regulatory developments and trends
• Lead regulatory development projects
• Be the point of contact with the Central Bank of Ireland
• Track and collate regulatory reporting
• Regulatory submissions, e.g. Extension of services or Fitness and Probity submissions
• Design and implement compliance training programme
• Advise CEO on regulatory change and risks
• Prepare formal updates and present to the board
• Produce MI for presentation to key stakeholders

As an ideal candidate for the role, you will have senior compliance experience as required to pass the CBI's PCF 12 approval process. You will have good working knowledge of MiFID. You will be a true trusted business partner who thrives in autonomous environment where a supportive manager seeks your valued opinion.

For a confidential conversation regarding this position please apply or reach out to Kelly-Anne Rainey at or

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