Compliance Senior Associate

About us 

At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.  

At Davy, you are the difference.   

Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.  

Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.  

About the role 

An exciting opportunity has opened up as a Compliance Senior Associate in our Risk division. This role will give the successful candidate an opportunity to develop their knowledge and experience of financial services regulation and implementation in a fast paced and dynamic regulatory environment.

They will assist experienced compliance professionals in the day to day management of issues arising on the team with a view to ultimately providing advice to business colleagues on the regulatory obligations governing their business area(s), including MiFID, CPC and SFDR in particular.

In the role, the successful candidate will: 

• Supporting senior compliance staff in the provision of regulatory advice to the business;

• Assisting with the monitoring of business activities to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory obligations;
• Leveraging technology to develop meaningful management information, including dashboards, KRI’s and other metrics as appropriate;

• Assisting with the regulatory aspects of business projects, as required;
• Assisting with the collation of information for internal and external reporting, including to Committees, Boards and Regulators, working with the wider Compliance Team, including the Head of Compliance, as required.
• Reviewing business documentation, advertisements, presentations and other marketing material to ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements;

About you  

We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills: 

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ financial services experience, ideally in a Risk, Compliance or Audit role
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;

• Curious and inquiring nature with ability to challenge collective thinking.
• Strong information technology capability with a high level of competence in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and ideally Power BI.
• Strong planning and organisational capabilities with ability to work to strict deadlines.
• ACOI or QFA qualified or equivalent, or working towards same.

What we offer  

At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.    

Health and Wellbeing   

Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.   

Reward and Recognition   

We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.   

Growth and Development   

Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.   

Positive Workplace   

Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.   

Values and Culture   

Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.    

Important Information  

The position set out above is defined in the Fitness & Probity Standards issued by the Central Bank of Ireland as a “Controlled Function (CF)”, namely CF3, CF4. The role is also subject to the Minimum Competency Code and therefore there is a requirement to hold, or be willing to take the QFA exams. In compliance with the Fitness and Probity Standards applicable to your position, any offer of employment is conditional upon you demonstrating that you meet the Fitness & Probity Standards. 

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.   

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.  

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.  

Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.