Job Title: Compliance Manager (12-Month Contract)
Location: Dublin
The specialist bank, serving clients primarily in the UK and South Africa, is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to join their team on a 12-month contract.
This pivotal role offers the opportunity to provide crucial support to the Head of Compliance, ensuring regulatory adherence and effective financial crime prevention across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Head of Compliance by providing expert advice and guidance to staff on compliance and financial crime matters.
* Monitor new regulations and legislation, assessing their impact on the business.
* Contribute to key projects requiring regulatory and compliance input.
* Focusing on areas such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II), Client Asset Requirements, Market Abuse Regulations, European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), Individual Accountability Framework, and Central Bank Codes.
* Review and enhance firm-wide policies, procedures, and controls related to compliance and financial crime.
* Assist in regulatory communications with the Central Bank of Ireland and other authorities.
* Develop and deliver compliance and financial crime training for the Board and staff.
* Conduct compliance monitoring and oversight to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
* Engage with external legal advisors and consultants when required.
* Represent the bank at industry seminars and networking events related to compliance and financial crime.
Requirements:
* 3rd-level qualification in Legal, Professional, or Business fields.
* In-depth experience in a compliance role, with a strong understanding of Irish AML/CTF legislation.
* Excellent analytical and presentation skills.
* Strong working knowledge of financial products and markets.
* Ability to work independently with initiative.
* A natural team player, comfortable collaborating in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* A proactive mindset with a desire to learn and grow.
* Working knowledge of MiFID II (advantageous).
* Professional Diploma in Compliance (LCI) or equivalent qualification preferred.
Key Skills:
* Compliance risk management.
* Anti-Money Laundering (AML).
* Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II).