Financial Crime Associate Director

About us

From day one, youll notice there is something special about working at Davy. Our success is built on nearly 100 years of forging strong relationships with our clients and developing the careers of Irelands future business leaders.

Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.

Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has just opened to join the Davy Compliance team as the Financial Crime Compliance Associate Director. The purpose of this role it to support the Davy Group Chief Compliance Officer/MLRO, manage the Financial Crime Compliance team within Davy Compliance and oversee the management of Financial Crime risk and compliance (as a second line of defence function). In the role, the successful candidate will:

• Managing the day to day operation of the Financial Crime function including the support team;
• Overseeing the financial crime risk framework including policies and procedures and related compliance activities for Davy Group companies;
• Providing advice and assistance to business partners in the firm ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements;
• Advising senior management and the Board(s) on financial crime risk exposure;
• Preparing and presenting reports for Directors and the CCO/MLRO on financial crime compliance on a regular basis;
• Collaborating and liaising with regulatory authorities and other external parties as well as with internal stakeholders as relevant;
• Maintaining, updating and overseeing an effective financial crime compliance monitoring program;
• Monitoring changes in applicable laws and regulations and providing guidance to Group companies in relation to implementation; and
• Provide guidance on day-to-day financial crime matters affecting the business based on regulatory compliance requirements and industry best practice
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate financial crime risks.
• Implement effective controls to manage identified risks.
• Oversee investigations into suspected financial crimes and manage incidents and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken.

About you

We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:

• Relevant 3rd level Degree (Business, Finance, Law or equivalent) and / or Compliance qualification;
• 10+ years working in a regulated environment with a financial crime focus
• A proven ability to act as a functional SME with the capability to challenge interpretation, coordinate responses where required and prepare insightful briefings for Davy leadership .
• Analytical approach and attention to detail with good organisational skills are important;
• Ability to manage, motivate and develop a team;
• Strong communication skills including an ability to concisely articulate alternative views under pressure.

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits and experiences to support your professional and personal growth, whatever your career stage. Our benefits are not just a number. Yes, we offer competitive salary, annual performance-related discretionary bonus, annual flexible benefits, employer pension contribution, and multiple insurance coverage. But more than that, we focus on developing our people to be their best, professionally and personally.

Training support provided by award-winning Learning & Development Team, extensive sports & social programmes (including free on-site gym & fitness studio), flexible working options, employee assistance programme, enhanced leave options, and social & community care initiatives are just some of the ways our people can empower themselves to be their best.

Important Information

The position set out above is defined as a “Controlled Function (CF)” role, namely CF2, under Section 20 of the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 and Schedule 1 of the Regulations (S.I. No. 437 of 2011) as amended. In accordance with Section 21 of the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 and the Fitness and Probity Standards 2014, any offer of employment is conditional upon you demonstrating that you meet the Fitness & Probity requirements, applicable to this position

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you dont meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidates eligibility to work in Ireland.

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.