EMEA Regulated Entities Chief: Compliance & Innovation

WEX; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Hybrid work

Pension (PRSA)

Private Medical Insurance

Group Life Assurance

Wellbeing platforms

Job summary

WEX seeks a Head of Regulated Entities, EMEA, based in Ireland with hybrid work (1–2 days in Dublin). This executive leads governance for OFEL/OFN across EMIs, coordinating with regulators (CBI, FCA) to ensure compliance and strong oversight.

You will drive strategic initiatives, leverage AI and analytics, manage outsourcing, and report to ELT and boards within a matrixed multinational structure.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in regulated financial services.
• Proven governance and regulatory oversight in EMI/card issuing.
• Experience managing outsourcing and complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory governance and operational oversight for EMIs in EMEA.
• Liaise with CBI and FCA to ensure compliance and risk management.
• Drive AI/digital modernization and governance across entities.

Skills

Executive leadership

Regulatory governance

IT operations oversight

Stakeholder management

AI/Analytics fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Management/Economics/Law/IT

Tools

OSPs management

Regulatory reporting tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

WEX seeks a Head of Regulated Entities, EMEA, based in Ireland with hybrid work (1–2 days in Dublin). This executive leads governance for OFEL/OFN across EMIs, coordinating with regulators (CBI, FCA) to ensure compliance and strong oversight.

You will drive strategic initiatives, leverage AI and analytics, manage outsourcing, and report to ELT and boards within a matrixed multinational structure.