Head of Financial Services | Dublin, IE

Xeinadin Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Ireland seeks a Head of Financial Services to drive strategic growth and oversee operations. This pivotal role involves managing client relations, leading teams, and ensuring profitability. Ideal candidates will have senior leadership experience in financial services, strong stakeholder management skills, and relevant qualifications. The company offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

28 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within life insurance, pensions, or broader financial services.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of life insurance and pension products, regulatory frameworks, and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the overall strategy for Xeinadin Financial Services in Ireland.
• Drive innovation in product offerings and GTM strategy.
• Manage existing and new client relationships and develop partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Customer orientation

Education

MBA or related qualifications

Tools

Accountancy software

Job description

Vacancy Name
Head of Financial Services

Vacancy No
VN1416

Employment Type
Permanent

Duration
N/A

Location City
Any

Location Country
Ireland

Company Description
Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description
Xeinadin is seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead our Financial Services division in Ireland. This is a new leadership position with strategic and operational input at a key point of Xeinadin's growth trajectory. The role will drive growth of our financial services offering across our Irish client base. It will also oversee new client acquisition and all aspects of the business, including operations, GTM strategy, customer service, and financial performance

Key Responsibilities
Define and implement the overall strategy for Xeinadin Financial Services in Ireland.
Drive innovation in our product offerings, GTM strategy and overall operations.
Provide strong leadership, team building and direction to management and specialist teams.
Deliver sustainable profitability and market growth through identifying and capitalising on new market opportunities.
Manage existing and new client relationships and develop new partnerships, building and developing Xeinadin Financial Services' profile across the both the B2B and B2C segments.
Source and identify potential acquisition targets and partnership opportunities in Ireland.
Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory institutions, upholding the highest standards of conduct, serving as a point of contact with regulators and working with Xeinadin's central compliance team to ensure adherence to existing and new legislation.
Manage the P&L, ensuring effective cost control and revenue growth.
Enhance operational efficiencies through process improvement and technology adoption.
Ensure exceptional standards of customer service, and policy administration whilst fostering a performance-driven, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.

Key Requirements
Proven experience in a senior leadership role within life insurance, pensions, or broader financial services.
Strong knowledge of life insurance and pension products, regulatory frameworks, and industry trends.
Demonstrated success in driving business growth and transformation in complex environments.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and a strong customer orientation.
Relevant qualifications in finance, business, actuarial science, or related disciplines (e.g., MBA, CFA, ACII) are a plus

Additional Requirements
Strong experience in managing cross-functional teams, ensuring the efficient delivery of services and continuous business improvement.
Ability to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders, including Directors, HR teams, IT, and marketing, to support business objectives.
Good understanding of IT systems, ideally with experience in accountancy software packages.
Ability to leverage technology and digital solutions to drive operational efficiency and productivity.
Strong process and workflow management skills, with the ability to implement and optimise systems across multiple locations.
Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage sensitive and confidential information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to build strong working relationships, lead teams, and support operational excellence across multiple sites.

Model
Hybrid

Salary
Competitive

Benefits
Benefits
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Private Medical Cover
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
*subject to exceptions and business needs

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