Chief Compliance & Risk Officer - MiFID firm - South Dublin

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Chief Compliance & Risk Officer to join a dynamic MiFID firm based in South Dublin. This role offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to lead the firm’s risk and compliance frameworks at a strategic level. The company operates as a Low Impact firm, with a focus on high standards of governance, risk management, and compliance. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a structured yet flexible environment, with a passion for driving compliance excellence and mitigating risk.

The Job

• Develop and maintain comprehensive risk and compliance frameworks, including monitoring plans, policies, procedures, and controls.
• Establish and oversee the firm’s risk appetite statement and ensure adherence to it, while maintaining the firm’s risk register.
• Coordinate risk evaluation processes and implement controls to mitigate operational and non-operational risks.
• Monitor compliance with investment policies, trade reporting, and surveillance activities, aligning with regulatory requirements such as the Market Abuse Regulation.
• Act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer, advising the CEO and Board of Directors on all risk and compliance matters.

The Candidate

• Proven experience in risk and compliance roles within a financial services or MiFID firm.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, including Market Abuse Regulation and Product Governance requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills to identify risks and implement effective controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead internal awareness initiatives on risk and compliance regulations.
• Exceptional communication and advisory skills to effectively interact with the CEO and Board of Directors.