Legal and Compliance Officer

Job Overview

I am recruiting for a Legal and Compliance Officer for a client based in South Dublin. The role reports to the Head of Compliance and you will be part of a close knit team. You will carry out the responsibilities of the compliance function in accordance with regulatory requirements.

This is a 2 year FTC. It is a Hybrid work model with 3 days WFH.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Head of Compliance with completion of tasks for new compliance and privacy initiatives that apply to the Company.
  • Liaise with the first line control functions and stakeholders
    Compliance, on compliance initiatives and projects.
  • Liaise with external advisors on regulatory and compliance topics and projects.
  • Advise the company on compliance matters for its cross-border business.
  • Support the embedding of awareness across the company of its regulatory compliance requirements and responsibilities.
  • Assist the Head of Compliance in managing the Company's compliance related activities.
  • Maintain and assist with implementation of the Company's Compliance Monitoring Plan and conduct compliance monitoring and testing as appropriate.

Qualifications:

  • At least 3 years' experience in a financial services environment, preferably in a compliance, legal or risk assurance related role.
  • Third level qualification, preferably in a financial, compliance or legal related discipline
  • If not already held, the role holder may be required to undertake the compliance examinations of the ACOI.
  • Highly organized, reliable, able to meet deadlines, self-motivated with the capacity to work autonomously, as part of a team and across teams.
  • Able to work off own initiative and feel comfortable putting together board and senior management level presentations.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills with commercial awareness.

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