The Panel is working exclusively to source an experienced Head of Risk & Compliance for a regulated entity in Ireland. Reporting to senior management and the Board, this role carries responsibility for the firm's independent risk oversight and regulatory compliance obligations, including engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland. Ideally this candidate already holds the PCF 12 & 14 designations.
Responsibilities — Risk
Agreeing risk appetite and tolerance statements with the Board
Managing the firm's risk register and risk assessment process
Reporting key risk indicators to the Board and Audit & Risk Committee
Maintaining and reviewing the ICAAP and Recovery Plan on an annual basis
Producing and maintaining risk management policies and procedures
Identifying risks and ensuring effective mitigants are in place
Responsibilities — Compliance
Building and overseeing a comprehensive compliance monitoring programme
Ensuring the firm has robust compliance policies and procedures in place
Engaging with the Central Bank of Ireland on all compliance matters
Overseeing AML systems, controls and suspicious activity reporting
Reporting to executive management and the full Board
Building and managing a high-performing compliance team
Developing and delivering employee compliance training programmes
Managing all regulatory enquiries and ensuring timely responses
Implementing remedial action plans arising from internal and external audits
Experience & Requirements
Proven experience in a senior risk and compliance role within a regulated financial services entity
Strong knowledge of Central Bank of Ireland regulatory requirements and expectations
Experience engaging directly with regulators and managing compliance programmes end-to-end
Ideally, the candidate will have experience in risk and compliance within a trading entity holding a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) licence
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