Risk & Compliance Officer

Moneycorp; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Hybrid work

Dublin office

Job summary

Moneycorp in Dublin is seeking a Regulatory Compliance professional to support the European Compliance Function, coordinate regulatory communications, and manage regulatory reporting obligations while maintaining governance documentation.

You will also assist with the Operational Risk Management Framework and governance processes, working in a hybrid setup with two days onsite and three days remote.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Compliance or Risk Function, EU regulatory context, or regulatory advisory capacity.
• Knowledge of European payments/EMI regulations and MiFID.
• Experience with corporate governance requirements and drafting minutes is advantageous.
• CF2 role under the CBI Fitness and Probity Regime.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regulatory communications and annual Compliance Plan.
• Support drafting and review of compliance policies and procedures.
• Assist with governance framework reviews including Board and Committee TORs.
• Support the operational risk framework rollout and KRIs with risk owners.
• Liaise with risk functions to coordinate changes to the Group risk framework.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Who We Are

Moneycorp powers global payments for corporates, institutions and high net worth individuals, combining worldwide reach with local expertise. With over 45 years of market experience, two banking licences and offices in 11 countries, our technology delivers 24/7 accessibility, while our people deliver award-winning service. In 2024, we supported £79bn+ of international payments, reaching 190 countries in 130 currencies. Our 32k+ corporate clients benefit from our regulatory resilience with 63+ permissions globally, access to major payment rails, and proprietary technology.

Moneycorp is a place where energy, commitment to our shared success, and collaboration are core to our values. We’re restless in our drive to surpass the expectations of our customers and unlock opportunities to support them at every stage of their journey. The foundation of our success is our people, and nurturing a culture of belonging for all our colleagues is central to our journey as a global business.

Your Next Challenge

This role supports the European Compliance Function in delivering effective regulatory compliance oversight across the business. Key responsibilities include coordinating regulatory communications, managing regulatory reporting obligations, and supporting the development and enhancement of compliance frameworks through the drafting, review, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and related governance documentation.

In addition, the role provides support to the MTL Corporate Governance function, ensuring the effective operation of Board and Committee governance processes.

The role also supports the MTL Risk Management Function through the implementation and ongoing operation of the Operational Risk Management Framework. This includes assisting with risk identification and assessment activities, monitoring and reporting Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), supporting risk event management processes, and contributing to risk reporting and governance activities.

Role Responsibilities

Regulatory compliance framework support

• Co-ordinate the annual Compliance Plan including the calendar of regulatory returns.
• Manage regulatory communications and co-ordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely responses to Regulators.
• Support drafting and review of compliance policies and procedures.
• Support periodic refresh of compliance policies and procedures.
• Support governance framework reviews including Board and Committee Terms of Reference.
• Support periodic review of compliance training programs.

Implementation of operational risk program

• Support the MTL Risk Function with implementation of the operational risk framework including:
  • Co-ordinate with first line functions to support identification of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
  • Co-ordinate monthly assessment of KRIs with the risk owners.
  • Escalation of KRI breaches.
  • Support the roll out of the enhanced RCSA process.
  • Liaise with Group Risk Function to co-ordinate changes to the Group risk framework within MTL.

Corporate governance function

• Support the MTL Risk Function with implementation of the operational risk framework including:
• Co-ordinate with first line functions to support identification of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
• Co-ordinate monthly assessment of KRIs with the risk owners.
• Escalation of KRI breaches.
• Support the roll out of the enhanced RCSA process.
• Liaise with Group Risk Function to co-ordinate changes to the Group risk framework within MTL.

What We’re Looking For

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a Compliance and / or Risk Function, an EU Regulatory Body, or in a consulting / regulatory advisory capacity.
• Existing knowledge and understanding of European regulations pertaining to Payments / EMI firms as well as MiFID regulations.
• Experience with corporate governance requirements, attending Board/Committee meetings and drafting minutes is advantageous.
• This role will be assigned a CF2 role under the CBI’s Fitness and Probity Regime.

Skills: competency in Microsoft Office suite of applications

Education: 3rd level degree. A compliance or risk qualification may be advantageous.

Languages: English. Spanish and / or French advantageous.

Personal Attributes: we're seeking a team player with the ability to work independently with minimum supervision in a fast-moving environment. You'll have excellent communication skills, a high level ofattention to detail and be open and transparent on all matters, especially seeking support / advice.

What you get in return:

this role offers a competitive salary with bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

This is a full-time, permanent position working on a hybrid model from our Dublin office (2 days onsite, 3 days flexibility to work remote).

Fostering a culture of belonging and inclusivity

We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and included. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we actively cultivate an inclusive culture where diversity thrives, and we empower our colleagues to drive meaningful change within our organisation through initiatives like our DE&I focus groups and value champion network.

Like many of our peers, we recognise that fostering inclusivity is an ongoing journey, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to progress. By measuring our efforts through regular assessments and listening to the feedback of our employees, we strive to ensure that our initiatives are impactful and responsive to the evolving needs of our workforce.

Together, we want to build a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, as we believe this is the foundation of innovation, creativity, and collective success.