Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Regulated Role: PCF-1 & PCF-8 (PCF-5 and PCF-42 desirable)
The Client
Our client is a regulated financial services provider specialising in cross-border payments and foreign exchange solutions for businesses and private clients. Headquartered in Dublin, with additional operations in the UK, Portugal and Spain, the organisation is scaling across Europe with a focus on service-led delivery and commercial growth underpinned by a strong regulatory foundation.
The Role
This is a key leadership appointment for the Dublin entity, assuming primary responsibility for regulatory governance and commercial performance. The successful candidate will hold, or be immediately eligible to hold, PCF-1 and PCF-8 with the Central Bank of Ireland. Prior experience with PCF-5 and/or PCF-42 would be highly advantageous.
This role combines strategic oversight with regulatory leadership, and is ideal for a commercially minded executive capable of maintaining stability, deepening regulatory relationships, and delivering growth across European markets.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as CEO of the Irish entity and lead on regulatory engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland as PCF-1 and PCF-8.
* Serve as a key member of the board and chair or attend Risk Committee meetings.
* Support and strengthen regulatory relationships, with a particular focus on proactive and transparent engagement with the CBI.
* Drive the commercial and operational strategy for the Irish business while supporting international growth, including newly established European branches.
* Manage an outsourced operating model (including Finance, HR and IT), ensuring oversight and control frameworks are fit-for-purpose.
* Collaborate closely with functional leaders across London, Portugal and Spain including a London-based CRO.
* Lead governance, compliance and risk standards, ensuring the firm meets all internal and regulatory expectations.
* Maintain board-level communication and reporting, supporting long-term business strategy and regulatory readiness.
Candidate Requirements
* Strong track record in senior leadership within a regulated financial services environment (FX, payments, fintech or banking).
* Approved (or approvable) for PCF-1 and PCF-8. PCF-5 and/or PCF-42 a significant advantage.
* Deep understanding of regulatory expectations in Ireland and a track record of successful Central Bank engagement.
* Experience working within a multi-jurisdictional or European-regulated framework.
* Commercially focused with experience navigating business performance through steady-state or transitional periods.
* Demonstrated experience managing outsourced or lean operational models.
* Gravitas and credibility at board level, with the ability to represent the business externally and internally.
* Based in, or willing to relocate to, Dublin. Some international travel expected.
To apply for this role please contact us at:
Toby Day
0203 640 2133
toby@drc-search.com
www.drcsearch.com
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