Risk & Compliance Officer

This role supports the European Compliance Function in delivering effective regulatory compliance oversight across the business. Key responsibilities include coordinating regulatory communications, managing regulatory reporting obligations, and supporting the development and enhancement of compliance frameworks through the drafting, review, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and related governance documentation.

In addition, the role provides support to the MTL Corporate Governance function, ensuring the effective operation of Board and Committee governance processes.

The role also supports the MTL Risk Management Function through the implementation and ongoing operation of the Operational Risk Management Framework. This includes assisting with risk identification and assessment activities, monitoring and reporting Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), supporting risk event management processes, and contributing to risk reporting and governance activities.

• Co-ordinate the annual Compliance Plan including the calendar of regulatory returns.
• Manage regulatory communications and co-ordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely responses to Regulators.
• Support drafting and review of compliance policies and procedures.
• Support periodic refresh of compliance policies and procedures.
• Support governance framework reviews including Board and Committee Terms of Reference.
• Support periodic review of compliance training programs.

• Support the MTL Risk Function with implementation of the operational risk framework including: 
  • Co-ordinate with first line functions to support identification of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
  • Co-ordinate monthly assessment of KRIs with the risk owners.
  • Escalation of KRI breaches.
  • Support the roll out of the enhanced RCSA process.
  • Liaise with Group Risk Function to co-ordinate changes to the Group risk framework within MTL.

• Support the MTL Risk Function with implementation of the operational risk framework including:
• Co-ordinate with first line functions to support identification of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
• Co-ordinate monthly assessment of KRIs with the risk owners.
• Escalation of KRI breaches.
• Support the roll out of the enhanced RCSA process.
• Liaise with Group Risk Function to co-ordinate changes to the Group risk framework within MTL.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a Compliance and / or Risk Function, an EU Regulatory Body, or in a consulting / regulatory advisory capacity.
• Existing knowledge and understanding of European regulations pertaining to Payments / EMI firms as well as MiFID regulations.
• Experience with corporate governance requirements, attending Board/Committee meetings and drafting minutes is advantageous.
• This role will be assigned a CF2 role under the CBI’s Fitness and Probity Regime.

Skills: competency in Microsoft Office suite of applications

Education: 3rd level degree. A compliance or risk qualification may be advantageous.

Languages: English. Spanish and / or French advantageous.

Personal Attributes: we're seeking a team player with the ability to work independently with minimum supervision in a fast-moving environment. You'll have excellent communication skills, a high level of attention to detail and be open and transparent on all matters, especially seeking support / advice.