Morgan McKinley is delighted to partner with a prominent international investment services institution currently seeking an experienced professional for a Senior Compliance Officer position. This is a permanent role based in Dublin.
The successful candidate will take on a pivotal second-line position, driving the continuous development of the regulatory framework and overseeing compliance across a diverse range of fund administration, custody, and investor services operations.
Primary Functions:
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Framework Evaluation & Testing: Assess the health of existing control frameworks and spearhead the execution of the annual compliance monitoring schedule, including focused thematic reviews.
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Regulatory Guidance & Business Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to internal business units on CBI regulations, UCITS, AIFMD, and governance standards, ensuring new requirements are seamlessly adopted.
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Financial Crime & Sanctions Oversight: Support the end-to-end anti-money laundering infrastructure, managing complex client due diligence escalations, sanctions vetting protocols, and regulatory breach investigations.
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Board Reporting & Regulatory Liaison: Draft comprehensive risk positions for executive committees and board packages, while managing direct communications and inquiries from the Central Bank of Ireland.
What We Are Seeking:
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Professional Background: Significant experience (typically 5-8+ years) within a compliance, audit, or risk capacity focused on the Irish funds, asset servicing, or investment management sector.
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Functional Proficiency: Deep technical knowledge of local and European fund regulations, financial crime prevention, and hands-on experience handling regulatory inspections or Central Bank portal administration.
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Qualifications: A relevant professional designation (such as LCOI/ACOI, legal, or accounting credentials) is highly advantageous.
If this profile matches your background, please submit your details via the link provided.
For a private inquiry, contact: Jessica Murray 01 448 5658
