Compliance Officer
Galway (Hybrid Role – 3 Days in Office)
I am working with a financial services client based in Galway who is seeking to recruit an experienced Compliance Officer to join their compliance team. This is a full-time, permanent position reporting directly to the Head of Compliance.
The successful candidate will play a key role in providing a compliance oversight function across the business, including outsourced portfolios, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance across asset management activities.
This role offers the opportunity to grow and develop within a supportive compliance team. The successful candidate will bring prior experience in formal complaints handling, Data Subject Access Requests, and monthly compliance reporting. The position provides strong exposure across a broad range of regulatory compliance activities within a dynamic financial services environment.
Key Compliance Areas
AML / CFT
Complaint Management
Data Subject Access Requests
Consumer Protection and SME Regulations
Regulatory guidance and interaction with the Central Bank of Ireland
What You'll Do
Prepare and manage responses to formal complaints in collaboration with the Head of Compliance
Complete and review Data Subject Access Requests
Review customer due diligence documentation relating to ML/TF and provide guidance to operational teams
Produce monthly compliance reporting and management information
Respond to compliance-related queries from operational staff
Assist in reviewing and enhancing the compliance and regulatory framework underpinning the business
Conduct periodic audits of policies and procedures to ensure alignment with new legislation, codes of practice, and regulatory guidance
Prepare compliance reports and presentations for senior management and board meetings
Manage routine compliance filing, administration, and document archiving in a structured and organised manner
What You'll Bring
2-3 years' post-qualification experience in banking or financial services
Professional Certificate or Diploma in Compliance (desirable)
Experience across a broad range of financial services regulatory matters
Strong experience in formal complaints handling, DSARs, and compliance reporting
Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels of the organisation
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage large workloads to meet regulatory deadlines
Ability to quickly understand and work with new systems
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