Operations Manager - Ardee Credit Union

Credit Union; Ardee; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardee Credit Union seeks an Operations Manager, the top operations role below the CEO, to oversee day-to-day running and service across branches. The role requires IT fluency, HR experience and deputising for the CEO as needed.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in senior operational/management roles within credit unions or regulated financial services, with MCC qualifications (QFA/ CUA) and a relevant third-level qualification; strong governance, reporting and people management skills are

Qualifications

• 5+ years senior operational/management experience in credit unions or regulated financial services.
• One or more MCC qualifications (QFA and/or CUA) or equivalent.
• A relevant third-level qualification in Financial Services, Management, Business, HR, Law, Risk or Compliance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across all offices.
• Deputise for the CEO as required and ensure governance and reporting.
• Maintain regulatory compliance, member service standards and operational efficiency.

Skills

Senior management

Credit unions

Regulatory compliance

Board reporting

People management

Education

MCC qualifications (QFA/ CUA)

Third-level qualification

Job description

The Organisation

Founded in 1962, Ardee Credit Union (ACU) is a progressive, community-focused financial cooperative with over 19,000 members across Mid Louth and Meath. With assets of over €170 million and a loan book of €64.3 million, ACU is well-capitalised, with a substantial branch presence, a growing loan book and an established commitment to community, sustainability and digital development. ACU is committed to providing a high standard of personalised service across its four branches, while continuing to develop its operations to meet the changing financial needs and expectations of its members through a growing range of digital services. For more information, please visit www.ardeecu.ie

The Role

Owing to an upcoming retirement, the Board of Ardee Credit Union is seeking to appoint a new Operations Manager. This role is the most senior operational role beneath the CEO, with overall responsibility for the day-to-day running and operational effectiveness of the Credit Union, ensuring a high-quality, compliant and efficient service to members across all offices. IT fluency and HR experience and are key to this role. The postholder will also be required to deputises for the CEO from time to time and is subject to a Fitness & Propriety assessment.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' senior operational/management experience in credit unions or comparable regulated financial services organisation with one or more ILCU-recognised and/or equivalent Central Bank of Ireland's Minimum Competency Code (MCC) e.g. Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA) and Credit Union Adviser (CUA). A relevant 3rd-level qualification (Financial Services, Management, Business, HR, Law, Risk or Compliance) is desirable, along with a broader knowledge of Credit Union Legislation/Governance, Consumer Protection Code, AML/CFT exposure, AGM/Governance Reporting experience.

The candidate will have sound operational and regulatory judgement, integrity, resilience and a member-centred approach, together with strong multi-site operational and people-management experience. They will be analytical, compliance-focused and IT-literate, with excellent communication and Board-level reporting skills.

This is a Fitness & Probity role (Controlled Function CUCF-1).

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland.

Ardee Credit Union is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date for receipt of applications is midnight, Sunday, October 18 th 2026