Regulatory Associate Director - Recovery Resolution and Prudential Regulation

KPMG Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Health Insurance

Additional Annual Leave

Enhanced Family Leave

Emergency Childcare Cover

Social Events

Early Finish Fridays

Relocation Assistance

Learning & Development

Job summary

KPMG Ireland is seeking a Recovery, Resolution and Prudential Regulation Associate Director in Dublin to lead complex engagements across recovery and resolution planning. You will work with boards, senior management and regulatory bodies to shape practical, compliant strategies within the Irish and European landscape.

The role offers a hybrid working model, requires deep regulatory expertise and a track record of delivering across governance, risk, and data capabilities, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Significant experience advising banks, investment firms or financial market infrastructures on recovery and resolution planning.
• Deep knowledge of BRRD, SRMR and Irish implementing rules; awareness of EU crisis management and deposit insurance.
• Typically 10+ years of experience in consulting, a regulated institution or authority.
• Delivery experience across recovery planning, options, governance and regulatory submissions.
• Understanding of resolvability, bail-in, liquidity and operational continuity.
• Experience engaging with the Central Bank of Ireland, ECB, JST/SRB or other authorities.
• Broad prudential regulatory expertise incl. CRR/CRD, Basel, ICAAP/ILAAP, SREP, liquidity risk.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical implementation plans.
• Experience designing governance, risk data and assurance frameworks.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to lead complex advisory engagements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for boards and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements across recovery and resolution planning, resolvability and related prudential regulation.
• Build trusted relationships with boards, senior management, risk and finance leaders, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams in reviewing, designing and implementing recovery and resolution frameworks, playbooks and governance.
• Provide technical and strategic advice on prudential topics including capital and liquidity adequacy, stress testing and regulatory reporting.
• Lead business development activities, including identifying market opportunities, shaping propositions and proposals.
• Develop the team through coaching, performance support and knowledge sharing.
• Produce and oversee high-quality board, senior management and regulatory deliverables.
• Contribute to thought leadership and development of KPMG Ireland’s propositions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

BRRD knowledge

Engagement with regulators

Stakeholder management

Regulatory reporting

Governance design

Job description

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.

Visit https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/services/consulting/regulatory-advisory-services.html to learn more.

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?

KPMG is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process if needed. Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities.

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.