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Job Title: Head of Compliance & Risk Management - excellent work / life balance
Sector: Financial Services / Insurance (PCF 12)
Location: Dublin (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)
Salary: DOE plus bonus and benefits
Our Client
Our client is a long-established financial services insurance provider, offering specialist insurance products including life, pensions, and general insurance. The business is well-regarded in the Irish market, with a loyal team and excellent work-life balance. The company is currently undergoing a digital transformation, with further M&A activity in the pipeline, offering significant strategic opportunities for its senior leaders.
Why should you apply?
This is a critical leadership opportunity in a regulated financial services business. Reporting directly to the CEO you will shape and lead the risk and compliance agenda across the organisation. The business is evolving rapidly, with transformational projects and M&A integrations underway, and this role is central to this progression.
Who should apply?
We are looking to speak with experienced compliance leaders with deep sectoral knowledge, particularly within regulated insurance environments. You will ideally have:
- 10+ years' experience in compliance, risk or audit, with a track record in senior leadership
- Extensive knowledge of life insurance, pensions, and general insurance (GI/PI) – this is essential
- Experience working within a regulated financial services firm
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
- Excellent leadership and people management ability, with a strategic mindset
- Prior PCF approval is advantageous
Role and Reporting Lines
This role reports to the CEO and will lead an experienced team of individuals. Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic Leadership: Lead the Risk & Compliance function across the business
- Regulatory Oversight: Maintain all compliance frameworks and oversee AML and Data Protection governance
- Board Reporting: Provide regular updates to the Board and committees on compliance and operational risk
- Operational Risk Management: Lead the operational risk programme in line with internal policies
- Business Partnering: Act as a trusted adviser to leadership while maintaining regulatory independence
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor an established team of experienced compliance professionals
- Product & Change Oversight: Provide regulatory input on product literature and material change projects
- Stakeholder Management: Liaise with regulatory bodies and provide leadership on audit and risk-related matters
Interested in this position?
To apply, please submit your CV to Lisa Tully who is managing this assignment via the link below or contact us directly on 01 529 4200 for more information.
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