Deputy to Chief Compliance Officer & MLRO
Location: Dublin, Ireland. 4 days per week in the office. On‑site.
Role Overview
Deputy to the Chief Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at Owl Payments Europe (OPEL). Responsible for implementing compliance monitoring, supporting regulatory engagement, managing financial‑crime oversight, and embedding compliance processes across the organization.
Compliance Framework
Support implementation and ongoing maintenance of the firm’s compliance governance framework, including policies, procedures, risk assessments and compliance monitoring programmes.
Assist in preparing Board and senior management compliance reporting, including metrics, regulatory developments, and key compliance risks.
Support the development and execution of the Annual Compliance Plan and conduct compliance assurance testing.
AML / Financial Crime Oversight
Support the MLRO in overseeing the firm’s AML/CFT framework, including Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and onboarding oversight; Transaction monitoring and financial crime risk assessments; Suspicious Transaction Reporting processes; Financial crime policy development and implementation.
Assist with investigations and regulatory reporting where required.
Regulatory Engagement
Support interactions with the Central Bank of Ireland and other relevant authorities, including regulatory submissions, supervisory requests and thematic reviews.
Monitor regulatory developments impacting payment institutions including PSD2, AML legislation, Irish Payment Regulations and EU regulatory developments.
Lead the execution of compliance monitoring reviews, ensuring controls are operating effectively across key regulatory areas including AML/CFT, Consumer protection, Payments regulations and Governance and outsourcing oversight.
Coordinate responses to internal audit, regulatory reviews and compliance assurance activities.
Cross‑functional Collaboration
Work closely with Technology, Operations, Legal and Product teams to ensure compliance considerations are integrated into business processes and system design.
Support the development of compliance requirements within payment infrastructure, transaction monitoring systems and regulatory reporting frameworks.
Training and Culture
Deliver internal training programmes covering AML, financial crime, regulatory compliance and conduct risk.
Promote a culture of compliance and risk awareness across the organization.
Qualifications
Experience working in compliance, AML or financial crime within a Payment Institution, EMI, fintech or financial services firm.
Strong understanding of Irish and EU regulatory frameworks applicable to payments.
Experience implementing compliance monitoring programmes and compliance risk assessments.
Ability to work with cross‑functional teams in a technology‑enabled payments environment.
Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
Degree in Law, Finance, Business, Compliance, Risk Management or related field.
Experience in regulatory compliance, AML or financial crime within financial services.
Knowledge of PSD2, Irish Payments Regulations, AML/CFT requirements and Central Bank of Ireland expectations.
Experience preparing regulatory or compliance reporting.
Ability to work effectively with senior management and operational teams.
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages, including base salary and annual bonuses.
Flexible schedule and work‑life balance.
Donation matching and tuition assistance.
Lifestyle benefit for personal development (travel, wellness, etc.).
Travel perks such as discounts and more.
Employee assistance program.
Health benefits with competitive premiums.
Generous referral scheme.
Inclusion
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please reach out to the recruitment team. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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