Global Financial Crimes Compliance Lead — Hybrid Dublin

HarbourVest Partners; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners in Dublin seeks a seasoned Associate Director, Financial Crimes, to lead the global compliance program. You will shape policies, coordinate across investment teams, and interact with regulators while guiding internal partners on risk-based AML/CFT and sanctions programs.

The role requires experience with EU, Luxembourg, and Cayman AML/CFT frameworks, plus the ability to operate strategically and hands-on, including presenting to senior management and the Board.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years regulatory experience in financial crimes compliance
• Experience applying CSSF, AED, and/or CIMA AML/sanctions rules
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to present to senior management/board

Responsibilities

• Identify jurisdiction-specific rules and ensure policies comply with laws and guidance
• Advise internal partners to support business needs
• Develop and maintain global policies, procedures, and controls in collaboration with local compliance heads
• Prepare regulatory reports and interact with regulators
• Prepare risk assessments at investor, fund, and firm level
• Lead review and resolution of escalations and board-level reporting
• Deliver tailored training on financial crimes programs
• Lead initiatives and transformation efforts

Skills

AML/CFT regulatory knowledge

Sanctions programs (OFAC, EU, UN, UK)

Strategic and hands-on leadership

Board/management presentation

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Graduate degree (e.g., law, business) preferred

Job description

HarbourVest Partners in Dublin seeks a seasoned Associate Director, Financial Crimes, to lead the global compliance program. You will shape policies, coordinate across investment teams, and interact with regulators while guiding internal partners on risk-based AML/CFT and sanctions programs.

The role requires experience with EU, Luxembourg, and Cayman AML/CFT frameworks, plus the ability to operate strategically and hands-on, including presenting to senior management and the Board.