Compliance Manager(Financial Prudential), Prudential Advisory, Regulatory Compliance.

AIB; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading Pension Scheme

Healthcare Scheme

Variable Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Family leave options

Two volunteer days per year

Job summary

AIB is seeking a Compliance Manager, Level 4, to lead the Prudential Advisory function within Regulatory Compliance in Dublin. The role focuses on financial prudential regulations, engaging with 1LOD/2LOD and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple risk areas.

Key duties include independent policy review, gap analyses, and advisory on regulatory requirements. Strong communication and self-starting ownership are essential for success in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding and experience in banking regulations, directives, standards and guidelines.
• Understanding and experience of key banking products and banking strategy in regulatory context.
• Proven experience or knowledge of 2LOD Regulatory Compliance in financial services.
• At least five years’ experience in financial services, banking institutions, regulatory body, business consulting, legal or ESG.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and proven teamwork with senior stakeholders.
• Self-starter who can work independently and request assistance when needed.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery and development of a comprehensive proactive second line regulatory compliance plan.
• Undertaking a risk based advisory role that challenges senior management and influences decisions.
• Forming an opinion on prudential regulatory control environment and risk horizon.
• Support Compliance senior management and report to relevant Fora and Committees.
• Provide timely risk appropriate advice to the business and embed regulatory awareness.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Policy review

Risk assessment

Regulatory guidance

Job description

At AIB, our values guide how we work and how we support each other. We’re looking for someone who puts Customer First, takes initiative and Owns the Outcome, and is always looking for ways to Eliminate Complexity. You’ll treat colleagues and customers with fairness and Show Respect, and you’ll thrive in a culture built on collaboration where we Be One Team to deliver meaningful impact.

Job Title: Compliance Manager (Financial Prudential), Prudential Advisory, Regulatory Compliance, Level 4, Dublin

Location/Office Policy: Central Park / Molesworth Street / London / Hybrid Working

• Do you have experience working with banking regulations
• Are you a self-starter, that seeks empowerment opportunities to drive progress, develop self and others and operate as part of a high performing team?
• Would you like the opportunity to assist in the review, challenge and embedding of a strong robust Risk culture throughout the organisation through Risk Frameworks and Policies.
• Can you form an opinion on the effectiveness of the regulatory control environment and document a robust challenge to senior management / business leaders and influences strategic decisions?

What Is The Role

Group Compliance is an independent, second line of defence function established within the Risk function. An opportunity now exists for a Compliance Manager, Level 4, which will be a key role working within the Prudential Advisory team, which sits within Regulatory Compliance.

The Prudential Advisory team are responsible for providing guidance on both financial and non-financial prudential regulations. This role will primarily focus on the financial aspect of the team, your customers will include but not limited to the 1LOD and 2LOD teams within: Capital, Liquidity, Recovery & Resolution, Regulatory Reporting, Credit, Accounting Standards (IFRS 9), Modelling, AI, Data, Operational and Cyber Resilience.

This individual will manage the process of independent review of policies, gap analyses and product propositions against prudential regulations. They will also engage in interpretation of/advisory on regulatory requirements and be expected to maintain an extensive knowledge of the prudential regulatory landscape.

The ideal candidate will be a confident and professional team player. They should have good attention to detail and a questioning mindset. We will consider candidates from a variety of skillsets and professional backgrounds, who may suit this role. Opportunities to upskill with both formal and on the job training will be afforded to the successful candidate. As such, where a candidate has a limited experience in financial regulatory compliance, a highly motivated individual with an interest in in this area would be well suited to this role.

Key accountabilities;

• Manage the delivery and development of a comprehensive proactive, independent second line regulatory compliance plan across the Group through the development and implementation of a robust regulatory compliance risk assessment process
• Undertaking a risk based advisory role that effectively challenges senior management / business leaders and influences strategic decisions. Such work must use external reference points, technical understanding, and substantive insights to ensure that business activities operate within defined compliance risk appetites and compliance controls are operating effectively.
• Forming an opinion on the effectiveness of the prudential regulatory control environment, risk appetite and horizon, while influencing Management in managing the compliance risks effecting their business area.
• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of Compliance by supporting the Compliance senior management team.
• Reporting and presenting independent second line view at relevant Fora, Risk and Board committees.
• Provide relevant, consistent, and timely risk appropriate advice and support to the business.
• Instil ownership of regulatory compliance risk within the first line Business Areas through targeted training and awareness initiatives.
• Communicate complex regulatory themes through advice to business units, policy development and internal governance.
• Critically evaluate solutions to regulatory challenges and provide robust, clear, and professional advice.
• Supporting the business in identifying and managing regulatory change.
• Support and embed a strong risk culture at all times throughout the organisation.
• Review & challenge AIB Group policies and supporting regulatory gap analyses.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of AIB processes and organisational structure.

What you Will Bring;

• Understanding and experience in banking regulations, directives, standards and guidelines, and the ability to provide accurate advice, review and challenge as required. Relevant qualifications would be advantageous.
• Understanding and experience of key banking products and banking strategy in the context of the regulatory environment.
• Proven experience or knowledge of 2LOD Regulatory Compliance in financial services and associated risks.
• Have at least five years’ experience in financial services, banking institutions, regulatory body (CBI, EBA, ECB, SRB, etc.), business consulting (advisory, transformation, change), legal or ESG.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and proven experience of teamwork and managing relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Be a self-starter who can either work independently and know when to request assistance from peers and colleagues within the team.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and to deliver against tight deadlines

Why Work For AIB

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

Some of our benefits include;

• Market leading Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Variable Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family leave options
• Two volunteer days per year

Key Capabilities

Behavioural Capabilities

• Instils Trust: Demonstrates flexibility, curiosity and openness to opportunities. Focuses on sustainable solutions that have a positive impact. Recognises that change is constant and practices adaptability. Strives for continuous growth and development to deliver quality outcomes.
• Drives Progress: Has the Courage to address difficult issues and supports others to do the same.
• Drives Organisational Cohesion: Collaborates effectively with peers, partners and other teams to build partnerships, connections and breakdown silos.

Technical Capabilities

• Business Partnership and Consulting: Operate as a trusted advisor regarding relevant markets, business strategies and operating and / or risk and control environments to advise the business on solutions relating to own area of expertise.
• Knowledge of Legal, Regulatory and Compliance: Possesses a thorough understanding of legal, regulatory and compliance requirements, along with AIB’s internal policies, to ensure effective horizon scanning, implementation, monitoring and adherence to safeguard organisational integrity and minimise risk.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]

This role is part of the Fitness & Probity Regime and Individual Accountability Framework, which set out the specific requirements applicable.

Application deadline : 10th September 2026