Senior Compliance Officer

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.  

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. 

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.  

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Senior Compliance Officer and MLRO based in Ireland. This is a hybrid role with working two days from one of our locations in Ireland - Dublin or Shannon, and three days working from home.

Overview

The post holder will lead the Compliance function to support the local businesses; Boards and operations, in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and provide ongoing independent 2nd Line oversight of Governance, internal systems, controls, policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities 

• Management of the compliance function to deliver effective regulatory compliance support to the Irish regulated businesses.
• Appointed MLRO / CO for the three non-CBI regulated entities.
• Act as the liaison point to the DoJE and CARB (unless the regulators wishes only to communicate with the regulated person) overseeing any examination visits and regulatory interaction.
• Promote and enhance the legal & ethical integrity and compliance culture in the Irish  businesses, ensuring the behaviour of the organisation reflects the local regulations and codes of practice and the firm’s policies & procedures.
• Define compliance strategy and develop compliance policy to ensure robust arrangements for compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations in force.
• Ensure local compliance policies and procedures are maintained in good order.
• Maintain compliance registers as required by the local regulators and Group.
• Regular engagement with the Business Leaders in Ireland.
• Deliver or procure periodic training on compliance policies and wider requirements, ensuring 1st Line awareness of their obligations with law, regulations and codes are clear and understood.
• Direct support to the Boards on all second line compliance matters, including input on the formal Compliance and AML reports to the executive Directors (for their quarterly Board and ad-hoc meetings) as required.
• Oversight and provision of technical guidance on AML/CFT compliance issues to all business areas.
• Work with senior management in the ongoing development of the company's risk-based monitoring programme and internal operating procedures, make recommendations for improvements to ensure full compliance is achieved.
• Oversee the implementation and on-going use of the V-Govern platform within the business.

Attributes / Technical Skills 

• High degree of professional integrity
• Proven effective supervisory skills - flexible, creative and process-driven.
• Confident and motivational with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and act upon solutions to completion.
• Ability to work on own and manage busy workload.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical skills.

Relevant Experience

• Either, a track record of experience of best practice in compliance, risk & governance frameworks, methodologies and emerging practices in Ireland.
• or, previous experience dealing with regulators, senior executives and management
• or, Minimum 5 years relevant experience in Compliance, Risk, Legal or Audit.or, proven industry experience and a thorough knowledge of local regulations and legislation..

Education & Professional Qualification

• Either, Relevant compliance qualification - ICA/ACAMS/CISI.
• or, ICA Diploma in AML/Compliance or other equivalent Compliance Certification.
• or, Professional Qualification – ACA, ACCA, ICSA or similar.
• or, educated to Degree standard or equivalent, in related disciplines including: Law, Accounting, Auditing, or Finance.

Company Benefits

• Hybrid working
• 6% non-contributory pension
• 25 days (increasing by 1 day from 2nd anniversary up to max 27 at 3rd anniversary)
• Private Health Insurance
• 4 x Life Assurance
• 75% salary after 26 weeks long term sick
• Discretionary Bonus

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!