I am delighted to partner exclusively with a well-established Irish regulated financial services firm to appoint a Head of Compliance and Risk.

This is a senior leadership role within a consumer-focused lending environment, requiring deep regulatory expertise, strong Central Bank engagement experience and proven executive presence.

Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the CEO and Board, you will:

Hold, or be eligible for, PCF-12 and PCF-14
Lead and the Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management frameworks
Oversee Consumer Protection Code, CCMA, conduct risk and regulatory obligations
Own regulatory engagement and relationship management with the Central Bank of Ireland
Deliver clear, strategic Board and Risk Committee reporting
Provide effective second line oversight across credit, operational, outsourcing and regulatory risk
Drive strong risk culture and governance standards across the organisation

Ideal Profile:

I am particularly interested in senior professionals with:

Existing or prior PCF approval
Experience in regulated lending, credit servicing, retail banking, mortgage or consumer finance sectors
Demonstrable CBI supervisory interaction (PRISM, inspections, thematic reviews)
Strong Consumer Protection Code and CCMA oversight experience
Proven ability to operate at Executive and Board level
Experience leading established Compliance and / or Risk teams

This role will suit an experienced Head of Compliance or CRO seeking a broader Director mandate or an existing Director looking for a high-impact leadership role within a stable, well-capitalised firm.

Remuneration Package: Highly Competitive Salary and Benefits

For further information on this Head of Compliance and Risk role, please feel free to get in touch with Jean Moran at j.moran@capital8.ie or call me on 0868116693.

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