Job Vacancy - Regulation Manager

Job Title:   Regulation Manager – (Fixed Term Contract)
Reporting To:  CEO

General Scope of Role

The Regulation Manager will report directly to the CEO and will be a key member of the Management Team. The role will support the delivery of the Credit Union’s strategic plan by ensuring strong governance, effective risk management, and full regulatory compliance across all areas of the organisation.

They will oversee the day-to-day assurance functions of the Credit Union and work closely with Internal and External Audit to support a strong, effective, and coordinated assurance environment.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and further develop the Credit Union’s Risk, Compliance, AML/CFT, and Data Protection frameworks, ensuring strong governance, full adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements, and effective oversight of AML/CFT compliance, including supervision of the MLRO function and related reporting obligations.
• Oversee the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of all material risks, supporting informed and risk-aware decision-making.
• Oversee the development, maintenance and review of policies, frameworks and procedures for Board approval, ensuring alignment with strategy, risk appetite and best practice
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all regulatory returns and reports to the Central Bank and monitor legislative, regulatory and industry developments to ensure readiness for change.
• Provide clear, accurate and timely reporting to the CEO, Board and Committees, delivering independent assurance on compliance, risk exposures and emerging matters
• Oversee governance of outsourced service providers, including due diligence, performance monitoring and risk assessment
• Engage constructively with regulators, industry bodies and external stakeholders as required
• Produce and present regulatory reports as required
• Liaise effectively with Internal and External Audit to support the progression and closure of audit matters
• Attend and contribute to Board and Committee meetings as required
• Promote a strong culture of compliance, ethical conduct and risk awareness across the Credit Union, including staff training and development
• Support sustainability initiatives relating to energy, water and waste to contribute to a more efficient and low-carbon organisation
• Undertake such other reasonable and lawful duties as may be directed from time to time by the Board of Directors

Candidate Profile

• A strategic, self-motivated leader with experience operating at senior level and influencing across an organisation
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in risk, compliance, AML/CFT, data protection or a related role within financial services
• A background in law, regulatory affairs, internal audit, or senior risk/compliance leadership within a regulated financial environment is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to provide independent oversight and regulatory insight to Boards and senior management
• Strong leadership, coaching and people-development skills
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience in the credit union sector is an advantage
• A relevant Risk or Compliance qualification (minimum diploma level) is desirable, with a commitment to ongoing professional development

Please forward Cover Letter & CV to hr@westportcu.ie by 5pm on Friday July 10th, 2026.