Regulatory Associate Director - Recovery Resolution and Prudential Regulation

KPMG International Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Annual Leave

Relocation Assistance

Learning & Development

Social Events

Job summary

KPMG Ireland is seeking a Regulatory Associate Director to lead recovery and prudential regulation engagements, advising banks and financial institutions on BRRD, resolution planning, and compliance. The role involves interacting with boards and regulators, guiding senior teams, and shaping propositions across Europe.

You will work within our hybrid Dublin team, leveraging the global KPMG network to deliver practical, governance‑oriented solutions and drive client impact in a fast‑evolving

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in consulting or financial institutions
• Deep knowledge of BRRD, SRMR, and Irish implementation requirements
• Experience with governance, risk, data, and management information frameworks

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engagements across recovery and resolution frameworks
• Build relationships with boards, senior management, risk and finance leaders
• Direct multidisciplinary teams on design and implementation of recovery and resolution capabilities
• Provide advisory on capital, liquidity, regulatory reporting and remediation
• Lead business development and propose high‑quality client engagements
• Develop junior colleagues and deliver evidence‑based board deliverables

Skills

Recovery planning

Resolution planning

Prudential regulation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Regulatory reporting platforms

Job description

Regulatory Associate Director - Recovery Resolution and Prudential Regulation

Basic Information

Location: Dublin

Business Area: Consulting

Description and Requirements

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Are you our next Recovery, Resolution and Prudential Regulation Associate Director?

Location: Dublin 1, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Associate Director

Contract type: Permanent

A snapshot of your peer group:

• Significant experience advising banks, investment firms or financial market infrastructures on recovery and resolution planning in Ireland, the Banking Union and the wider European regulatory framework.
• Deep practical knowledge of BRRD, the Single Resolution Mechanism Regulation and relevant Irish implementing requirements, together with awareness of the evolving EU crisis management and deposit insurance framework.
• Typically 10 or more years of relevant professional experience gained in consulting, a regulated financial institution, a resolution authority, a competent authority or a combination of these environments.
• Demonstrable delivery experience across recovery planning, recovery options and valuation, indicator frameworks, scenario analysis, governance, testing and regulatory submissions.
• Strong understanding of resolution planning and resolvability, including MREL and loss-absorbing capacity, bail-in execution, valuation in resolution, liquidity and funding in resolution, operational continuity, access to financial market infrastructures, separability and restructuring.
• Experience engaging with the Central Bank of Ireland, European Central Bank, Joint Supervisory Teams, Single Resolution Board and/or other European competent and resolution authorities.
• Broader prudential regulatory expertise, including CRR/CRD, Basel standards, ICAAP, ILAAP, SREP, capital and liquidity risk, concentration risk, stress testing and regulatory reporting.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations, assess their impact on business models and operating arrangements, and translate them into proportionate, practical implementation plans.
• Experience designing or assessing governance, risk management, data, management information, control and assurance frameworks that support credible recovery and resolution capabilities.
• Strong commercial judgement and a proven ability to originate, shape and deliver complex advisory engagements, manage senior stakeholders and take ownership through to successful completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical matters clearly to boards, senior management and regulatory stakeholders.

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

• Lead complex client engagements across recovery planning, resolution planning, resolvability and related prudential regulation, using your subject-matter expertise and the wider KPMG network.
• Build trusted relationships with boards, senior management, risk and finance leaders, and regulatory stakeholders across Irish and European financial institutions.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams in reviewing, designing and implementing recovery and resolution frameworks, playbooks, capabilities, governance, controls, data and management information.
• Provide technical and strategic advice on prudential topics including capital and liquidity adequacy, stress testing, concentration risk, regulatory reporting and supervisory remediation.
• Lead business development activities, including identifying market opportunities, shaping propositions, preparing proposals and converting opportunities into high-quality client engagements.
• Develop the team through coaching, performance support, knowledge sharing and active career development of junior colleagues.
• Produce and oversee high-quality board, senior management and regulatory deliverables, ensuring that analysis is evidence-based, practical and tailored to the institution.
• Contribute to thought leadership, market insights and the continued development of KPMG Ireland’s recovery, resolution and prudential regulatory propositions, collaborating with colleagues across the international network.

Your team:

In Ireland we have over 250 Risk and Regulatory specialists who are supported by our wider global network to ensure multinational capability. Our team include accountants, technologists, data scientists, and risk and compliance specialists.

Discover How KPMG Can Enrich Your Life Beyond Your Career

Benefits Tailored for You

At KPMG, we understand that life is multifaceted. That’s why we offer a flexible benefits package designed to support your unique lifestyle. Our benefits include:

• Discounted Health Insurance: Prioritise your well-being with our health insurance options.
• Additional Annual Leave: Purchase extra leave to spend more time with friends and family or to travel.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enjoy more time with your family with our generous leave options.
• Emergency Childcare Cover: For times when your regular childcare plans fall through
• Social Events: Connect and network with colleagues through our engaging social events.
• Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early on bank holidays and during the summer.
• Relocation Assistance: Smooth your transition if you’re moving to Ireland.
• Learning & Development: Access our extensive supports, including LinkedIn Learning, to grow your skills.

We also offer a variety of flexible working options to help you balance your professional and personal life.

Career Progression with Continuous Support

From the moment you join KPMG, you’ll receive dedicated support from your performance manager to enhance your skills. Our award-winning Business School provides continuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise.

We stand out as the only Big Four firm to announce promotions four times a year, offering you frequent opportunities for career advancement.

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are at the heart of KPMG. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment at every level. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent by building a culture where everyone can achieve their potential. Learn more about our commitment here - https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/about/inclusion-diversity-equity.html

Ready to Join Us?

For any specific queries about the role, please contact Karine Vatuska.

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Please note that agency assistance is not required for this position.