Head of Compliance (PCF 12)
Core
Strategic leadership of the compliance framework and primary regulatory relationship with the Central Bank of Ireland for a financial services firm.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Compliance (PCF-12)
Builds
Firm-wide compliance policies, regulatory reporting, and a culture of compliance across business units.
Domain
Financial services, payments, banking, and regulatory compliance in the EU/Ireland.
Required skills
Regulatory engagement with national competent authorities, compliance lifecycle management, governance and board advisory, regulatory knowledge (PSD3/PSR, DORA, AML/CTF, Consumer Protection), team management, horizon scanning, audit liaison.
Preferred skills
Prior PCF-12 approval, experience in fintech/payments/banking, technology company background.
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of contact for CBI and EU authorities; define and execute the compliance roadmap; advise the Board on regulatory implications; oversee second-line compliance monitoring and reporting; manage policy lifecycles; oversee regulatory reporting schedules; develop compliance training programs; monitor regulatory landscape shifts; lead internal audit compliance aspects.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight