Head Of Payment Advisory Compliance

• Senior Compliance Lead for the U.S. Bank Europe Payment Services business.
• Primary subject matter expert to the First Line of Defence on the application of relevant local and EU regulation.
• Provides subject matter expertise to the First Line of Defence on the application of relevant local and EU regulation.
• Primary day-to-day contact point for business line queries.
• Owns the completion of compliance assessments to a professional standard. This will include:
  • process change and new product reviews through established internal processes such as Product Risk Management.
  • Compliance risk assessments.
  • Third party risk assessments, etc.

• Accountable for timely and accurate submissions to regulatory bodies arising from requests/inspections, where applicable.
• Leads the implementation of Regulatory Change Management Projects applicable to the area of expertise/business area.
• Supports the Head of Compliance Governance and Architecture in designing and delivering compliance training applicable to the area of expertise/business area.
• Facilitate, participate and consult in the execution of the Second Line of Defence assurance and monitoring programs as applicable.
• Promote a culture of compliance in the business through active engagement with management and staff providing advice, guidance and training.
• Preparation and delivery of compliance reports within reporting deadlines agreed.
• Regularly attends and, where required, presents at the Compliance Management Committee or other Senior Operating Committees.
• Support group level Compliance tasks / projects e.g. queries, due diligence, reviews, as required to support the centralized teams based in Dublin.
• Build strong relationships with senior business management, providing guidance, oversight, and challenge.
• Work closely with key partners across Risk Management and Compliance, the U.S. Bank Europe Business Lines and US Bank.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years experience in a Compliance role within Financial Services is essential, preferably with a credit institution or a payments services provider.
• Knowledge of key compliance and regulatory topics.
• History of practical application of Compliance risk management practices.
• Proven track record of working on own initiative and delivering practical outcomes to a professional standard.
• Excellent project management skills with a strong emphasis on prioritisation, communication and delivery.
• Demonstrable experience of interaction and influencing at a management level.
• Experience in managing different stakeholders across first and second lines of defence.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative in approach with strong emphasis on delivery and execution. Third level qualification (degree or similar) in a relevant subject (e.g. law, business, finance, etc.); Masters and / or relevant professional qualifications would be an advantage; with a Diploma in Compliance (or similar) beneficial.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

This role has been identified as a Controlled Function CF2 under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Individual Accountability Framework Act 2023.

Accordingly, US Bank DAC must be satisfied on reasonable grounds that the role holder complies at all times with the fitness and probity/propriety standards. Applicants agree to permit US Bank (or its agents) to conduct such due diligence as it deems necessary to satisfy itself on reasonable grounds that you comply with the Fitness and Probity/Propriety Standards and that you will provide US Bank with all information and/or documentation relating to your qualifications, experience, employment history, financial soundness and other interests that US Bank requests for that purpose.