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Brightwater Executive has established itself as one of Ireland’s leading Executive Search companies that has earned the reputation of providing steadfast support to senior executives who are navigating their next transition or striving to define their next career move.
Through our network and extensive database which we have cultivated for over 20 years in the Irish and International markets, we’ve successfully and continually forged genuine relationships with a wide range of senior talent and clients across all growth sectors.
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Current Opportunities
Head of Compliance (PCF 12)
Ref: 78629
- Highly Competitive Salary and Benefits
- 17 Jul 2025
- Dublin (Central)
- Permanent
Job Title
Head of Compliance (PCF12)About the Company
A rare opportunity to join this market leading pan-European financial services firm as their Head of Compliance (PCF12) providing insight, oversight and challenge on risk and compliance matters, ensuring the business stays up to date of all relevant laws, compliance, regulatory changes and ethical standards.About the Position
Reporting into a Chief Risk Officer, the Head of Compliance will support the business with its immediate and ongoing Risk and Compliance obligations while ensuring appropriate compliance and risk management practices are adopted, implemented and embedded.Key Responsibilities
- Provide management of Risk and Compliance related matters to ensure that practices, systems and documentation comply with the law and regulation, contractual obligations and applicable codes of practice.
- Develop approaches to address regulatory development and other risk and compliance change requirements.
- Analyse new legislation, determine its impact and liaise with business partners to ensure successful implementation.
- Deliver the Group Risk Management Framework.
- Represent risk and compliance at appropriate regional governance committees and boards.
- Development and management of annual compliance monitoring and assurance plans.
- Provide advice, monitoring and challenge to key business stakeholders in implementing the Group Risk Management Framework.
Experience/Requirements
- Extensive proven track record of 10 yrs plus at a senior leadership level in financial services with a strong understanding of the Irish regulatory landscape. MiFID experience ideal.
- Significant previous experience of proven leadership and managerial experience, with the ability to lead and develop teams.
- Excellent knowledge of risk and compliance best practices.
- Experience in analysing complex risk and compliance issues and reporting.
- Well-developed relationship management and interpersonal skills essential and a proven record of obtaining stakeholder buy in across all levels of the business.
- Strong communication skills to be able to engage directly with the business, clients and other external parties.
Remuneration Package
Highly Competitive Salary and BenefitsContact
For further information on this Head of Compliance role, please contact Estelle Davis, Brightwater Executive on + 353 1 5927 844 or click below to apply.To view all live jobs with Brightwater Executive and market insights, please visit our website; www.brightwaterexecutive.com
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