Job Description
Job Purpose
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. ("ICE"), a global provider of financial services, is looking for a Compliance Officer for its Sustainable Finance business located in its Dublin office.
This position will report to the Associate General Counsel, Data Services, and serve as the dedicated compliance lead for Sustainable Finance, ensuring adherence to EU ESG Regulation and other applicable global regulatory frameworks. The Compliance Officer will act as the primary liaison between the compliance function and the Sustainable Finance product and research teams.
Responsibilities
* Lead the implementation of a compliance program aligned with the requirements of the EU ESG Regulation (including the ICE corporate compliance program).
* Coordinate the development, drafting and administering of key policies and procedures for EU ESG Regulation and other applicable industry standards and regulation, collaborating with relevant stakeholders (e.g., risk, compliance and legal resources) as needed.
* Coordinate control development, oversight, relevant policies and procedures, and perform surveillance on key products and services in connection with the firm's Sustainable Finance ratings and data.
* Advising employees on regulatory and other compliance requirements related to the company's Sustainable Finance business and their products and services.
* Develop and implement guidance, training and awareness programs designed to ensure employee understanding and compliance with the requirements specific to the Sustainable Finance business in coordination with corporate training programs.
* Manage the compliance program, including facilitating local risk assessments and compliance reviews, preparing and presenting compliance reporting, establishing and implementing compliance and surveillance processes, testing, and consulting with firm personnel where appropriate.
* Supervise activities of employees to ensure that firm policies, corporate policies and regulator rules are being adhered to.
* Assess proposed new lines of business/product offerings to determine applicable regulatory requirements and develop corresponding policies and procedures in coordination with relevant stakeholders (e.g., compliance, legal and business resources) as needed.
* Identify and review new regulations and present supervisory strategies.
* Lead regulatory engagement and audit responses.
Knowledge and Experience
* Bachelor's degree/University degree level education and a minimum of 10 years' experience with a financial services or technology firm in a compliance position, preferably with Sustainable Finance firms.
* Must have deep knowledge of EU Sustainable Finance regulations (e.g., SFDR, CSRD, Taxonomy Regulation).
* Previous experience at an EU regulated firm.
* Previous experience setting up a compliance program for a new regulatory regime is preferred but not required.
* Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders.
* Ability to make independent judgments on key issues and accurately identify risks;
* Strong analytical and organizational skills with acute attention to detail;
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
* Must be results-oriented and self-motivated; and
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.