2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from Quest RecruitmentCOO @ Quest Recruitment | Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Company of the YearOur client, an international financial services organisation is seeking an experienced senior compliance professional to join their Irish operation as Head of Financial Security & Compliance. This high-impact role will play a key part in the Compliance leadership team, providing strategic oversight across Financial Security matters while acting as a senior adviser to the Fund Administration business.The role will deputise for the Head of Territory Compliance and carry specific responsibility for Financial Security (AML, Sanctions, ABC, etc.), along with oversight of the compliance framework for the fund administration and custody businesses in Ireland. It includes direct management of a small compliance team and carries PCF responsibilities under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness & Probity Regime (PCF-12 & PCF-52).Please note that this is an 18m contract with a full benefit package.Key Responsibilities:Lead the Financial Security & Compliance function, managing and developing a team of circa 4 compliance professionals.Provide compliance assurance to senior stakeholders across the Ireland Fund Administration business.Act as the nominated Head of Compliance and Head of AML for the regulated Irish fund administration entity.Serve as a primary point of contact with the Central Bank of Ireland for compliance and AML-related matters.Lead the interpretation and implementation of relevant regulations, ensuring business adherence to legal and group requirements.Oversee KYC, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and suspicious activity reporting processes.Represent the Compliance function at internal governance forums, business acceptance committees and risk-related projects.Ensure the adequacy of compliance risk assessment frameworks, monitoring plans and training programmes.Support the embedding of a strong compliance culture within the Irish business and across local operations.About You:Degree-qualified with a relevant professional compliance certification.Minimum of 10 years' experience in a compliance or financial crime role, ideally within fund services, custody or broader capital markets.Proven knowledge of financial security regulations and best practices, including AML, sanctions, ABC and KYC.Prior experience in a PCF role under the CBI Fitness & Probity Regime highly desirable.Strong understanding of fund administration, custody and outsourcing regulatory requirements.Capable communicator with experience advising senior stakeholders and engaging with regulators.A collaborative leader who can promote high compliance standards and mentor team members effectively.Why Apply?This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a global financial institution during a period of strategic importance. You will be a key decision-maker in shaping and maintaining the compliance environment across a complex, regulated business, while benefiting from the stability, international exposure and hybrid flexibility of a global player.To explore this opportunity in confidence, please reach out to Larry for a confidential discussion.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeContractJob functionJob functionQuality AssuranceIndustriesFinancial Services and BankingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Quest Recruitment by 2xGet notified about new Head of Compliance jobs in County Dublin, Ireland.Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoSenior Vice President, Regulatory Oversight ManagementDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoHead of Financial Crime (Group Compliance)Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 weeks agoHead of Anti-Money Laundering (PCF-52) - Fund ServicesDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 days agoHead of Risk Containment, Trust & SafetyDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoHead of Legal and Compliance - Exclusive AssignmentDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 4 weeks agoHead of Risk Management & Compliance - GBSDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 18 hours agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 12 hours agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 15 hours agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoSenior Managing Counsel – Head of Legal IrelandDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland€130,000.00-€150,000.002 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 21 hours agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoHead of Textiles Product Quality and ComplianceDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDirector of Product - Compliance TechnologyDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 6 hours agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 12 hours agoHead of 1st Line Financial Risk & Liquidity ManagementDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoHEAD OF RISK – INFRASTRUCTURE / CAPITAL DELIVERY PROJECTS (DUBLIN)Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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