Senior Risk and Compliance Officer

<h1><span><b><b>About the Business</b></b></span></h1><p></p><p></p>Our Dublin office was established in 2003 and has a strong and cohesive team who share a vision to provide high-quality investment services. We have a long and successful track record and have safely navigated the economic turmoil of recent years, drawing on the extensive experience and skill of our investment managers. In 2019 the office was authorised and established as Quilter Cheviot Europe Limited to serve clients across the European Union. <br/> <br/>Quilter Cheviot Europe is a subsidiary of Quilter Cheviot one of the UK’s largest discretionary investment management firms. We work with private clients, trustees, charities, pension funds and their professional advisers. We provide personalised and professional investment management services for investors who wish to have their portfolios managed on a bespoke basis, with their investment manager taking responsibility for investment decisions within the portfolio. <br/><br/>We offer a highly personalised wealth management offering to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners with straightforward or more complex financial needs. We have presence throughout the UK, Ireland, Dubai and Channel Islands.<br/><br/>Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, which oversees £126.3 billion in customer investments (as at 6th August 2025). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions and discretionary fund management.<br/><br/>If you want to play a part in shaping the future of our business, bringing new ideas and challenge then now is a great time to join us.<p></p><p></p><h1><span><b><b>About the Role</b></b></span></h1><p></p><p></p><p>Level: 5</p><p>Location: Dublin</p><p>Department: Compliance</p><p>Contract: Permanent</p><p></p><p>The Senior Risk and Compliance Officer (CF2) plays a key role in supporting the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the firm’s Risk and Compliance Framework. While reporting to the Head of Compliance, the role works collaboratively across the organisation to promote a strong culture of risk awareness and regulatory compliance. The individual will contribute to risk identification, control assessments, compliance monitoring, and regulatory engagement, ensuring that governance standards are upheld across all business functions.</p><p></p><p>As a Controlled Function under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Individual Accountability Framework (IAF), the individual is expected to act with integrity, competence, and due skill, and to comply with the Common Conduct Standards and any Additional Conduct Standards applicable to their role.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p>Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the firm’s Risk and Compliance Framework.</p></li><li><p>Maintain and update key governance documents such as the risk register, policies, procedures, and control frameworks.</p></li><li><p>Identify gaps and recommend enhancements to systems, controls, and training programmes.</p></li><li><p>Conduct assessments to identify and evaluate regulatory, operational, financial, and reputational risks across business functions.</p></li><li><p>Monitor emerging risks and regulatory developments, ensuring appropriate internal response and alignment.</p></li><li><p>Assist in the development and execution of monitoring and assurance activities to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed risk and compliance considerations into business processes, projects, and new initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Deliver training and awareness sessions to staff to promote a strong culture of compliance and risk awareness.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to regulatory submissions and responses, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in communications with supervisory authorities.</p></li><li><p>Prepare reports and updates for senior management and governance committees.</p></li><li><p>Represent the Risk and Compliance function at internal forums and governance committees, as required.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Senior Executive Accountability Regime (SEAR) Roles</u></b></p><p><b>Controlled Functions (CFs):</b></p><p>CF3) Giving of advice to a customer of the regulated financial service provider.</p><p></p><p></p><h1><span><b><b>About You</b></b></span></h1><p></p><p></p><ul><li><p>Professional qualification in risk management and/or compliance preferred.</p></li><li><p>Previous experience in compliance, risk management, or audit within a regulated financial services environment.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated experience with risk assessments, controls testing, regulatory liaison, and remediation processes, preferably within a MiFID-regulated retail firm.</p></li><li><p>Strong working knowledge of Irish and EU regulatory frameworks, including MiFID II, DORA, and AML/CFT.</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to d