Regulatory Compliance & Sustainability Lead
What is the opportunity?Third‑party risk management is no longer just about compliance; it’s about building a resilient, ethical, and sustainable ecosystem. In this role, you will shape how we manage risk across our supplier network, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and ESG principles. You’ll have the opportunity to influence strategy, lead transformation projects, and make a tangible impact on how we do business responsibly.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the regulatory compliance and sustainability agenda within the Procurement TPRM function. This role is essential in ensuring that all third‑party engagements comply with Irish and EU regulatory requirements and align with the Bank’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments.
Key Responsibilities
Shape Strategy & GovernanceSupport the Head of TPRM in developing and executing the TPRM strategy and roadmap. Maintain and enhance the governance framework to align with internal risk appetite and Irish/EU regulations, including EBA guidelines on outsourcing, DORA, GDPR, and Central Bank of Ireland outsourcing requirements.
Lead Regulatory & ESG IntegrationHorizon scan for regulatory and best‑practice developments, assessing impact and driving improvement projects. Integrate ESG criteria into third‑party onboarding, due diligence, and monitoring processes. Ensure vendor adherence to sustainability policies and ethical sourcing standards. Collaborate with the Sustainability team to align vendor practices with ESG strategy and reporting obligations (CSRD, SFDR).
Drive Operational ExcellenceKeep policies, standards, and procedures current and embedded across the organisation. Provide training and guidance to stakeholders on effective in‑lifecycle TPRM. Lead regulatory inspections and coordinate submissions to the Central Bank of Ireland and other authorities.
Influence & CollaborateEngage proactively with 2LOD & 3LOD colleagues to ensure alignment. Partner with Legal, IT Security, and Business Units for cohesive risk practices. Maintain the register of information for third‑party engagements.
Leadership & Team DevelopmentProvide coaching and performance management to build a high‑performing team culture of accountability and collaboration.
What will make you stand out?
Proven experience in third‑party risk management, procurement, or regulatory compliance.
Strong knowledge of Irish/EU regulatory frameworks and ESG principles.
Ability to translate complex regulations into practical solutions.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
Passion for sustainability and responsible business practices.
Essential Qualifications
Qualification in Law, Risk, Compliance, Sustainability, or a related field.
More About The Team
Group Procurement & Partner Management (Group Procurement) is a Bank of Ireland Group‑wide function that provides strategic sourcing, category management, partner relationship management, supplier risk management & governance and procurement services & transformation support to all divisions and business units. Group Procurement is part of Group Technology & Customer Solutions. The Sourcing Risk & Governance team within Group Procurement is responsible for 1st line of defence oversight of sourcing risk, including development of the sourcing risk framework, related processes and procedures and governance including the Group Outsourcing & Material Supplier Review Committee (OMSRC).
This job can be done anywhere in the Republic of Ireland with the primary office location as Dublin; travel will be required for in‑person collaboration. Exact frequency to be agreed with manager.
Workplace & Benefits
The Bank of Ireland company environment prioritises work‑life balance with an opportunity for flexible working, along with 23 days annual leave and excellent pension contributions. Family can mean different things to different people; we offer 6 months paid maternity leave, an innovative fertility and surrogacy policy and working parent supports. Your wellbeing is important to us; we have an employee assistance program, WebDoctor and financial wellbeing coaches available. We also encourage and support staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications to grow and improve your career.
Key Competencies
Manage Risk - Leader
Accountable - Leader
One Group, one team - Leader
Customer Focused - Leader
Amplify Capability - Leader
We’re on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experience, abilities and perspectives. We provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of our recruitment process for disabilities, neurodivergence or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation please complete this form and one of our recruitment team members will be in touch via email. Any information provided will be treated as confidential within the recruitment team and used only for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations for the application and recruitment process.
Where Agency assistance is required, Bank of Ireland Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Bank of Ireland by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
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