Governance & Compliance Manager (Financial Services) – 6 Month FTC / Contract

careersdeltacapita; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Capita is seeking an experienced Governance & Compliance Manager to support a key Financial Services client on a 6-month fixed-term contract in Dublin. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on delivery to strengthen governance frameworks, policy management and regulatory interpretation in a fast-paced client environment.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, provide practical Second Line challenge and drive policy improvements, governance reporting and regulatory

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Compliance Governance, Risk or Regulatory Compliance within Financial Services.
• Proven track record in a Second Line Compliance function.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and policy management.
• Ability to lead in interim or transformation projects with strategic and hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim leadership across Financial Services Compliance governance and policy activity.
• Maintain and enhance the Compliance Policy and Governance Framework.
• Drive policy reviews and implementation aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Translate regulatory developments into practical business requirements.
• Support governance committees and reporting, with oversight of compliance matters.
• Advise senior stakeholders with practical Second Line guidance and challenge.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen compliance culture and risk awareness.
• Support regulatory engagements and governance-change initiatives.

Skills

Compliance governance

Policy management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Governance & Compliance Manager to support a key Financial Services client on an initial 3-month FTC or contract basis, with potential for extension. This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery, providing specialist compliance governance, policy management and regulatory support within a client‑facing environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior client stakeholders to strengthen governance frameworks, interpret regulatory requirements and provide practical Second Line guidance and challenge across the business.

The Governance & Compliance Manager will play a key role in leading and delivering Financial Services Compliance governance and policy activities for a significant client engagement. The role will be responsible for operating and enhancing the Compliance Policy and Governance Framework, supporting regulatory interpretation, facilitating governance processes and providing practical, risk‑based Second Line challenge. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who can quickly establish credibility with senior stakeholders, influence decision‑making and balance strategic oversight with operational execution in a fast‑paced client environment.

This is a 6 Month fixed‑term / contract position located in Dublin.

For this role a valid working permit for Ireland is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide interim leadership across Financial Services Compliance governance and policy activity.
• Lead the operation, enhancement and ongoing maintenance of the Financial Services Compliance Policy and Governance Framework.
• Drive policy review, development and implementation programmes to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and business objectives.
• Interpret and translate regulatory developments into practical business requirements and actionable compliance guidance.
• Support governance committees, forums and reporting processes, ensuring effective oversight and escalation of compliance matters.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing practical Second Line guidance, support and constructive challenge.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to strengthen compliance culture, governance standards and risk awareness across the organisation.
• Support regulatory engagements, internal reviews and governance‑related change initiatives as required.

Ideal Candidate

• Significant experience in Compliance Governance, Risk or Regulatory Compliance within Financial Services.
• Proven experience operating within a Second Line Compliance function.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, policy management and regulatory change.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in interim or transformation‑focused environments.
• Comfortable operating both strategically and at a detailed execution level.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence and challenge senior leaders.

How We Work:

Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, colour, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any reasonable adjustments through your interview process, please use the designated space within the application questionnaire.

Expectations regarding hybrid working:

As we are a Service Provider and Consulting firm servicing clients, our policy for physically working from the office (which may be the clients' offices or our own offices depending on the client) aligns to what our clients' policies and expectations are and these vary. Most of our clients now require a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, 2 days from home, and accordingly this is also the minimum expectation that Delta Capita require.

Who We Are:

Delta Capita Group is a global managed services, consulting, and solutions provider with a unique combination of experience in Financial Services and technology innovation capability. Our mission is to reinvent the financial services value chain providing technology based mutualised services for financial institutions for non‑differentiating services.

Our 3 offerings are:

• Managed Services
• Consulting & Solutions
• Technology

To know more about Delta Capita and our culture click here: Working at DC - Delta Capita