Morgan McKinley is delighted to partner with a prominent international investment services institution currently seeking an experienced professional for a Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Director position. This is a permanent role based in Dublin.
The successful candidate will take on a pivotal position, driving detailed regulatory analysis of new and existing products, determining licensing requirements across global jurisdictions, and designing robust control frameworks to support business strategy and compliance obligations. This role is a Controlled Function (CF) under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness & Probity regime.
Primary Functions
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Regulatory Analysis & Classification: Conduct detailed analysis of new and existing products, services, and activities to determine their regulatory characterisation and applicable governing frameworks.
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Licensing & Jurisdictional Assessment: Assess licensing requirements across various jurisdictions, including EU member states and APAC, identifying regulatory obligations for market entry and ongoing operations.
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Risk Mitigation & Control Design: Assess inherent regulatory risks associated with new business activities, and design, implement, and maintain regulatory risk assessments, controls matrices, and compliance frameworks.
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Strategic Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to product and business teams during development, providing regulatory guidance on operating models and impacted regulatory regimes.
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Applications & Technical Documentation: Support the preparation and submission of regulatory applications and notifications for new products, while developing and maintaining technical solutions to document and monitor end-to-end regulatory analysis.
What We Are Seeking
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Professional Background: Significant experience within a regulatory compliance or legal function within financial services, with a strong focus on asset servicing (e.g., custody, fund administration, transfer agency).
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Functional Proficiency: Deep technical knowledge of EU financial regulations and directives (such as UCITS, AIFMD, MiFID II, CSDR, EMIR), cross-border distribution, and passporting frameworks. Proficient in translating complex legal texts into practical business guidance.
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Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required; an advanced degree or legal qualification is highly preferred.
If this profile matches your background, please submit your details via the link provided.
For a private inquiry, contact: Jessica Murray, 01 448 5658,
