Director, Regulatory Compliance

Contract: Permanent

Workplace: Hybrid – 2 days in Swords Office

Hours: 37.5

Reports to: Sr. Director, Operations

We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance Director, to act as the single point of contact for all regulatory and AML/CTF requirements for GVS Prepaid Europe (GVSPE), working closely with the Blackhawk EMEA Legal & Compliance team. This is a senior leadership role, holding PCF‑12 (Head of Compliance) and PCF‑52 (Head of AML & CTF) under the Central Bank of Ireland Fitness & Probity regime. You will serve as a trusted advisor to the Board and Senior Management, providing clear, pragmatic guidance on regulatory and legislative change and its impact on the business.

The role is responsible for designing, embedding, and driving an effective compliance framework across GVSPE and its Agents and Distributors (currently Ireland and the Netherlands), ensuring regulatory excellence and best‑practice standards.

• Act as the regulatory subject matter expert for GVSPE, interpreting CBOI regulations and assessing their impact on the business.
• Lead and oversee compliance with all regulatory and AML/CTF obligations, including the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of effective compliance frameworks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with external stakeholders, including the Central Bank of Ireland, law enforcement, and key partners, ensuring consistent and effective regulatory engagement.
• Hold PCF‑12 (Head of Compliance) and PCF‑52 (Head of AML & CTF) approval, demonstrating regulatory best practice to the CBOI, Board, partners, and customers.
• Provide timely, practical compliance advice to the Board and Senior Management, including regular reporting and insight on legislative and regulatory developments.
• Maintain and enhance policies, procedures, controls, and second‑line compliance frameworks to support a commercial, risk‑based approach.
• Oversee financial crime obligations, including review and escalation of suspicious activity, sanctions and PEP alerts, and AML/CTF reporting where required.
• Design and deliver effective compliance and regulatory training, ensuring employees understand their obligations and the consequences of non‑compliance.

• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks within financial services, including CBOI rules relevant to electronic money, payments, and financial promotions.
• Experience leading or managing compliance activities within a CBOI‑regulated financial services environment; payments or e‑money experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret regulation and apply it pragmatically within a commercial business context.
• Experience engaging with regulators and managing internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear regulatory and management reporting.
• Compliance qualification or equivalent professional experience, with PCF approval experience advantageous.

• Work-Life Balance: 23 days annual leave, birthday time off and volunteering leave.
• Health & Well-being: Private medical insurance, employee assistance program, enhanced parental leave, and free eye tests.
• Financial Rewards: Group income protection, pension scheme, and exclusive discounts with our bYond/one4all cards.
• Flexibility & Engagement: Hybrid working, office group activities, and support for physical and mental health.
• Recognition: Participate in Flyers, our leading recognition program with financial rewards.

• Hybrid – typically 2 days per week in the office. We’re open to flexible working arrangements and will consider reasonable adjustments in line with individual needs.

• Stage 1: Shortlisting of suitable candidates
• Stage 2: Screening Call
• Stage 3: Interview(s) with Hiring Manager(s)
• Stage 4: Feedback/Hired