Regulatory Associate Director at Grant Thornton (US)
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Overview
We are looking for an experienced Regulatory Associate Director to oversee our regulatory compliance activities. This role focuses on ensuring the firm’s adherence to Irish, UK, and EU regulations, with a particular emphasis on audit regulations. The successful candidate will serve as an advisor on audit regulatory requirements and play a central role in preparing for and supporting regulatory inspections.
Responsibilities
Oversee and efficiently manage the firm’s regulatory compliance framework, focusing on audit-specific obligations in each jurisdiction.
Serve as the in-house expert on regulatory developments, advising leadership and the business on regulatory expectations.
Coordinate firmwide readiness for regulatory inspections (IAASA, CAI, FRC, PCAOB), manage the inspection process, and ensure timely resolution of all items.
Play a key role in regulator interactions during inspections, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
Monitor, interpret, and implement changes in regulatory requirements.
Provide strategic input into M&A activity, policy development, and client delivery where applicable.
Manage the firm’s end-to-end regulatory filings, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to relevant authorities.
Maintain robust documentation for regulatory items and associated policies and procedures.
Coach, train, and guide business stakeholders to promote best practices in regulatory matters.
Champion good practices and behaviour to embed strong regulatory practices within the business.
Assist with the auditor registration process for new registrations of the audit firm and/or responsible individuals.
Work on platform and/or business combinations related activities as required.
Collaborate closely with and elevate matters to the Head of Risk and Quality and the Quality and Ethics Director.
Prepare internal reports on regulatory activity as required.
Build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships at all levels of the organisation.
Provide training and supervision to less experienced colleagues, offering consistent and regular feedback.
Adhere to the highest professional standards and maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive matters.
Support wider firm risk and quality initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Experience
Current or prior experience in external or internal audit, business process control testing, compliance review, quality, and risk management.
Strong knowledge of Irish and EU audit regulatory frameworks and standards, including ISQM 1.
Proven ability to manage inspection preparation and communicate effectively with regulators.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, coordinate, and complete multiple tasks.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
Detail‑oriented and deadline‑focused.
Team‑oriented with a strong work ethic.
Self‑motivated with the ability to work autonomously, involving team members and escalating issues as needed.
Strong relationship‑building skills.
Focus on strong client service and responsiveness.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive audit or internal audit or quality & risk management or compliance audit or business risk advisory experience.
Experience in a medium to large accounting firm or equivalent is preferred.
Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills.
Experience in implementation or testing of ISQM 1 or PCAOB rules and standards is an asset.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Productivity Applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Project, and SharePoint).
Core Competencies
Client Service
Approachable
Responsive to questions and feedback
Work Standards
Sets standards for excellence
Ensures high quality
Takes responsibility
Encourages others to take responsibility
Tenacity
Persists in efforts
Continuously reassesses and prioritises
Escalates and engages when necessary
Quality Orientation
Follows policies and procedures
Ensures high‑quality output
Takes action
Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Salary: €60,000 – €70,000
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