Role: Non-Executive Director
Sector: Financial Tech
Commitment: 1-2 days a month
Location: Ireland
About the Company
A fast-growing, technology-led fintech operating a global investment and trading platform focused on improving access to financial markets through intuitive digital products. The business serves millions of retail investors internationally and operates through multiple regulated entities across Europe and beyond.
With a strong product-driven culture and significant international scale, the organisation continues to evolve its governance and control environment as it matures into a multi-jurisdictional financial services group. The Irish entity plays a key role in supporting European operations and regulatory infrastructure.
As part of ongoing board development, the company is seeking to appoint an experienced Non-Executive Director in Ireland to strengthen financial oversight, risk governance and committee leadership.
The Role
This appointment will bring independent oversight and deep subject-matter expertise in finance, audit, risk or compliance to the board. The successful individual will Chair either the Audit Committee or the Risk & Compliance Committee, supporting the continued development of governance frameworks within a regulated fintech environment.
The role is suited to a senior leader who combines strong technical credibility with pragmatic commercial judgement, and who is comfortable operating within a high-growth, technology-driven organisation.
Board Contribution
Provide independent challenge, insight and governance oversight at board level.
Support robust decision-making across financial performance, operational risk and strategic growth.
Contribute to strengthening governance structures appropriate for a scaled fintech operating across jurisdictions.
Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on risk, control and organisational maturity.
Committee Leadership
Chair the Audit Committee or Risk & Compliance Committee.
Oversee financial reporting integrity, internal controls and risk management frameworks.
Support development of compliance monitoring and governance best practice.
Ensure appropriate oversight aligned with European investment firm expectations.
Risk & Governance
Promote strong risk culture and effective oversight of regulatory obligations.
Provide guidance on governance evolution as the business continues to scale internationally.
Maintain independent oversight while supporting a collaborative board dynamic.
Candidate Profile
The board is seeking a Non-Executive Director with a strong finance or compliance bias and experience operating within regulated financial environments.
Essential Experience
Board or senior leadership experience within financial services, fintech, brokerage, payments or investment platforms.
Deep expertise in finance, audit, risk management or compliance .
Experience chairing or contributing to Audit, Risk or Compliance committees.
Strong understanding of governance within European regulated environments.
Desirable
Exposure to EMI or payments-related structures (beneficial but not essential).
Experience supporting scaling fintech or digital financial services organisations.
Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments.
Personal Attributes
Independent thinker with strong professional credibility.
Balanced approach combining oversight with constructive challenge.
Comfortable operating within a fast-moving, product-led culture.
Time Commitment
Approximately 1–2 days per month , including board and committee meetings.
Occasional ad-hoc engagement as required.
Remuneration
€65,000 per annum
Non-equity appointment.
To apply for this role please contact us at:
Toby Day
0203 640 2133
toby@drc-search.com
www.drcsearch.com
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