Director Of Risk And Compliance

 

Description:

We are now at a hugely exciting juncture with significant global expansion plans. To support the

Group’s ambitious strategy, we are now looking to recruit a Director of Risk and Compliance. The

Director of Risk and Compliance will establish and lead a streamlined, coordinated and cohesive

approach to governance, risk and compliance to strengthen and support a strong and effective

risk management culture across the DM Group. The Director of Risk and Compliance will play a

pivotal role in ensuring the DM Group achieves its governance, risk and compliance strategy.

 

You will be joining an expanding international business which has strong growth plans, both

organically and through acquisition. It is a challenging role that offers the right candidate an

opportunity to develop your skillset and grow within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic team player who is technically strong, enjoys a challenging

and dynamic work environment and possesses the organisational skills to manage multiple

competing priorities.

What you will be doing 

 

Ensuring senior management remain informed of regulatory, legislative and best practice
changes and their obligations under these changes and how they impact the Group 

Responsible for maintenance and continued effectiveness of the Risk Registers for all
group entities to ensure they remain current and fit for purpose 

Providing regular reports to boards of directors and CEO detailing any current issues or
information as required. 

Corporate governance involving external risk reporting to stakeholders 
Working with business lines in relation to KYC, AML procedures and independence

consultations 

Continually promoting a risk awareness culture within the business 
Ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations whilst taking a commercial and practical

approach to risk based challenges and offer appropriate solutions 

Monitoring the client on-boarding teams driving efficiency in all processes to most
effectively adhere to our procedures and risk appetite 

Ensuring that the company adheres to all applicable legal standards as well as internal
policies and procedures 

Ongoing monitoring of the regulatory environment in which the company operates,
assessing the impact of any changes and determining the appropriate response 

Assisting in communicating and/or providing training to management and staff on risk and
compliance related matters 

Reporting to Regulators and Professional Bodies as required 
Managing, in co-operation with Business Line Lead, any Regulatory audits that occur 
Continually driving for enhanced efficiency and client service (internal and external) in all

Risk and Compliance processes 

Managing the successful delivery of compliance projects ensuring technical excellence and
a practical/business driven approach. Supporting and leading on Group projects as

assigned

What will you need 

Strong knowledge of and background in financial services entities and professional and
financial service entity regulation 

Demonstrate experience of senior management and stakeholder management. 
Be a self-starter and a pragmatic problem solver 
Possess a drive to continuously build and master key technical, functional and professional

skills 

An ability to effectively manage a demanding workload with tight deadlines in a fast-paced,
challenging and demanding environment 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
A legal entitlement to work in Ireland

What we are looking for 

Willingness to work in a collaborative, client focused team environment 
Highly motivated to perform and develop 
Accuracy and accountability 
Work of the highest quality and technical competence 
Ethics and integrity when dealing with colleagues