Head of Risk

Paycom; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom Europe Limited seeks a Head of Risk to lead the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and ensure risk management aligns with appetite and Central Bank of Ireland expectations.

The role involves engaging with the Board, regulators and senior stakeholders to strengthen governance, resilience and regulatory alignment across the business landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining an ERM framework.
• Experience engaging with the Board and regulatory bodies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
• Maintain and update Risk Management Policy, Risk Register and Risk Appetite Statement.
• Oversee risk monitoring and testing aligned with Central Bank of Ireland expectations.
• Conduct regular risk reviews across operational, financial, IT/cyber and third-party domains.
• Deliver timely risk reporting to senior management, the Board and risk/audit committees.
• Coordinate regulatory engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland and input to resilience planning.

Skills

ERM leadership

Risk governance

Regulatory engagement

Stakeholder management

Board liaison

Job description

As part of Paycom Europe Limited’s continued growth and international expansion, the Head of Risk (PCF-14) is responsible for leading and managing the firm’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. This role is central to protecting the integrity and sustainability of the business by ensuring risks are effectively identified, assessed, monitored, and mitigated in line with internal risk appetite and Central Bank of Ireland expectations.

The role holder plays a key leadership role in fostering a strong risk culture, engaging with the Board, regulators, and senior stakeholders, and supporting the firm’s long‑term resilience, governance, and regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework for Paycom Europe Limited.
• Maintain and update the Risk Management Policy, Risk Register, Risk Appetite Statement, and associated governance documentation.
• Oversee and execute a comprehensive risk monitoring and testing programme aligned with CBI expectations.
• Conduct regular risk reviews to identify, evaluate, and mitigate key risks across operational, strategic, financial, IT/cyber, and third-party domains.
• Deliver timely and insightful risk reporting to senior management, the Board of Directors, and relevant risk or audit committees.
• Provide clear guidance on the company’s risk posture and support strategic decision‑making through robust risk challenges.
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across Compliance, Finance, Legal, Operations, IT, and Product to embed risk awareness and controls into business operations.
• Support regulatory engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland, including participation in thematic reviews, PRISM engagements, and day‑to‑day supervisory interactions.
• Coordinate operational resilience planning, including input to business continuity, outsourcing, and wind‑down frameworks.
• Maintain awareness of emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory developments, and advise the Board and Executive team accordingly.
• Ensure that the Company’s internal control environment remains effective and appropriately aligned with risk appetite.