Role Overview Own the regional Product Security strategy and operating model for EMEA, aligned to our global standardized security organization and delivery center model. Build the roadmap, investment cases, governance forums, and talent plan to mature the program across multiple product lines and partners. Job Description Product Security - Director Role Purpose Own the regional Product Security strategy and operating model for EMEA, aligned to our global standardized security organization and delivery center model. Build the roadmap, investment cases, governance forums, and talent plan to mature the program across multiple product lines and partners. Key Outcomes Publish a 3-year Product Security strategy with capability and maturity targets, funding, and OKRs. Stand up a regional Product Security PMO, intake workflow, and exception governance. Land a unified metrics framework (engineering friction, risk reduction, cost of control). Build a talent plan (hiring, upskilling, rotations) consistent with standardized role tiers. Responsibilities Executive ownership of Secure SDLC, DevSecOps, software supply-chain, and vulnerability management outcomes. Chair EMEA Product Security Council; drive policy updates and risk waivers. Budget and vendor management; optimize platform/tooling and managed services. Sponsor developer enablement at scale; define incentives and embed security champions. Partner with CTO, Platform, Data/AI, Privacy/Legal, and GRC leaders across regions. Required Qualifications 12–15+ years in security with 5+ years leading product security at portfolio scale. Proven record delivering business-aligned security outcomes and influencing senior engineering leaders. Deep command of cloud-native architectures, SDLC, and EMEA risk/compliance (GDPR/NIS2). Preferred Qualifications Experience leading global delivery center (GDC) models and multi-vendor ecosystems. Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CSSLP; exceptional executive communication. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Release risk trend and MTTR. Secure SDLC adoption across product lines. Exception aging and closure rate. Program ROI / cost-to-serve. About Us We are Grant Thornton Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they’re located. At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter. At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it. A Career at GT Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently. What does this mean for you? A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be. Grow with us At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more. Benefits Please follow this link for information on our generous benefits package. About The Team Equity, diversity and inclusion At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued. We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one. Reward And Benefits Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. Recognition We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading professional services firm in Dublin is seeking an experienced Director of Product Security to own the security strategy for the EMEA region. This role involves developing a roadmap and managing risks associated with product security. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of experience in security, with a proven track record in leading product security initiatives. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on growth and development. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview R&D Tax Credits Director Role – Scientific / Technical Director Location: Dublin/Belfast About the Team Within Grant Thornton's Incentives group, the Research & Development ("R&D") Tax credit and grant services team brings together tax professionals and engineering / scientific experts who support a broad spectrum of prominent clients. The team's reputation continues to grow, partnering with forward-thinking organisations engaged in R&D activities in Ireland, as well as those planning future investments in innovation. Role Overview This position is ideal for a driven scientific, engineering, or computer science graduate with experience in the R&D tax credit and grant incentives space who is eager to join Grant Thornton's expanding R&D Incentives practice. We are seeking a Director with substantial experience to help shape the direction of our national team. The role offers the chance to play a key part in the development and success of our business. Key Duties Collaborate directly with clients from various industries, using your expertise to assess the eligibility of R&D project activities for tax relief under Irish legislation and Revenue guidance. Deliver clear, high-quality advice and solutions, always mindful of risk and the firm's reputation. Oversee multiple client engagements, delegate tasks, and review outputs from colleagues. Contribute to business growth by preparing and presenting proposals to prospective clients. Develop project budgets and schedules that maximise efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Manage a diverse client portfolio, ensuring that quality standards and risk controls are consistently maintained. Take a leadership role or work collaboratively within project teams, demonstrating excellent communication and fostering effective teamwork across disciplines. Candidate Profile Scientific / engineering / computer science qualified or experienced. Comprehensive knowledge of R&D tax credits, with at least 5 years experience. Exceptional skills in report writing, communication, interviewing, and presenting. Proven ability in this space, with a track record of team and project management. Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships. Experience in a professional services environment is highly desirable. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading consulting firm in Ireland is seeking an experienced R&D Tax Credits Director to join its team. The ideal candidate will have a background in scientific or engineering fields and comprehensive knowledge of R&D tax credits. Responsibilities include collaborating with various industries on tax relief eligibility, delivering strategic advice, and overseeing client engagements. This role offers the opportunity to lead a growing team and contribute to the firm's continued success in the incentives space. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading advisory firm seeks an experienced Manager in Cork for its Deal Advisory department. This role involves managing due diligence engagements, analyzing financial data, and developing client relationships. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CFA qualified with over 5 years in Transaction Advisory Services. Strong project management skills, proficiency in financial tools, and excellent communication are necessary. The firm offers a culture of collaboration and professional growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Due to our continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manager within our Deal Advisory department in the Cork office. Responsibilities Manage buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements across various sectors, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Analyse financial and operational data to identify key business drivers, risks, and deal issues. Prepare and present clear, concise reports and presentations to clients and stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including tax, legal, and operational due diligence. Develop and maintain client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the deal lifecycle. Support business development activities, including proposal writing and pitch presentations. Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a high-performance culture. Analyse and assist with the preparation of valuation reports; Assist with sale and purchase mandates, MBO and MBI assignments. Candidate requirements ACA / ACCA / CFA qualified or equivalent; 5+ years of Transaction Advisory Services (preferably financial due diligence) at an established Transaction Advisory practice is a must; Strong project management and leadership capabilities; Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools; experience with Alteryx, Power BI, or similar is a plus; Fluency in English is a must; Excellent communication skills; and Industry experience with an interest in returning to a professional services environment. About Us We are Grant Thornton. Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they’re located. At GT, we work as trusted advisors , bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter. A Career at GT Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently. Grow with us At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more. Our Benefits Please follow this link for information on our generous benefits package. About The Team Equity, diversity and inclusion At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued. We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one. Reward And Benefits Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. Recognition We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading professional services firm in Dublin is seeking an Associate Director in Reward, Compensation & Benefits to lead the Total Reward strategy. This strategic role involves governance, pay frameworks, and benefits strategy, ensuring competitiveness and compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in Reward and strong advisory skills at executive levels. Competitive remuneration and a collaborative environment are part of the offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Associate Director – Reward, Compensation & Benefits Role Purpose The Associate Director – Reward, Compensation & Benefits will lead the design, governance, and delivery of the firm’s Total Reward strategy, ensuring we attract, retain, and motivate top talent through competitive, equitable, and transparent reward practices. This senior role has strategic accountability for compensation and benefits, including pay frameworks, incentive design, benefits strategy, pay transparency, and statutory reporting. Operating within a Global Rewards COE model The role balances global frameworks with local market expertise, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and shaping reward as a core pillar of our Employee Value Proposition. A key focus will be pay transparency, Gender Pay Gap reporting, and broader pay equity initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance while driving meaningful insight, action, and long-term fairness. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, delivery, and evolution of the firm’s Total Reward strategy, aligning compensation and benefits to business, talent, and growth objectives. Own reward governance frameworks, ensuring transparency, strong controls, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance. Act as a trusted advisor to Executive, Partners, and senior leadership on reward investment, workforce cost modelling, and reward-related decisions. Design, manage, and evolve compensation frameworks, salary structures, incentive schemes, and job architecture. Lead the firm’s pay transparency roadmap, ensuring readiness for EU Pay Transparency Directive and other regulatory requirements. Oversee market benchmarking, internal equity analysis, and reward modelling. Lead annual pay review, promotion, and bonus governance cycles, ensuring practices are fair, competitive, and consistent. Lead the firm’s benefits strategy, including pensions, healthcare, wellbeing, lifestyle, and voluntary benefits, ensuring competitiveness and inclusivity. Partner with brokers and providers to optimise value, engagement, innovation, and cost effectiveness of benefits programs. Drive benefits communication and employee engagement to maximise understanding and utilisation. Take executive ownership of Gender Pay Gap and broader pay equity reporting, analysis, insight generation, and action planning. Collaborate with leadership on remediation strategies and long-term equity improvement. Act as a senior leader within the Global Rewards COE, balancing global consistency with local relevance. Monitor external market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging best practices to ensure competitiveness. Build and lead Reward capability across Compensation and Benefits, embedding reward literacy across HR and leadership communities. Develop data, analytics, and digital enablement within Reward to drive continuous improvement and innovation. Skills & Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field; professional certification (e.g., CIPD) desirable. Senior-level experience, 8 years+, in Reward, Compensation, and Benefits within complex, matrix, or professional services environments. Proven leadership of Total Reward strategy and delivery. Deep expertise in pay transparency, pay equity, and regulatory frameworks. Experience operating within a Global COE model. Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence at Partner and Executive level. Highly credible advisor with strong executive presence. Strong governance, risk, and compliance mindset. Strategic thinker able to translate global frameworks into locally effective solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Associate Director – Global Statutory Audit Grant Thornton has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda, with a presence in over 149 countries around the world, and a global network of over 73,000 people. In 2024 Grant Thornton Ireland announced a merger with Grant Thornton US, bringing together two strong member firms with shared values and complementary strengths. Position Overview The Associate Director will take senior leadership within the Global Statutory Audit team, overseeing a diverse portfolio of international clients and delivering Irish and UK audits while coordinating global engagements across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities Lead a portfolio of global statutory audit clients, ensuring quality, consistency, and excellence in delivery Deliver Irish/UK audits while project managing global engagements via our international network Oversee audit teams, including managers, assistant managers, and seniors Liaise with clients at planning, closing, and throughout the audit lifecycle Supervise complex audit areas (e.g., revenue recognition, share-based payments) Provide technical guidance and review work papers to ensure compliance with standards Support resource planning, team management, training needs, and staff development Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for added value Assist in preparing proposals and presentations for prospective clients Promote a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement Skills And Attributes ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 6 years’ post‑qualification experience in audit Experience with a top 10 professional services firm Proven audit expertise with large Irish or multinational entities Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and Irish GAAP (US GAAP is a plus) Skilled in managing teams, delivering to deadlines, and mentoring junior staff Proficient in electronic audit platforms and documentation tools Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills Commercially aware with a solutions‑driven mindset Life at Grant Thornton We create a workplace where people can thrive – personally and professionally. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, respect, and continuous growth. A more inclusive and collaborative working culture A more flexible, supported, and empowering role More opportunities to grow professionally More space to bring your authentic self to work Reward and Benefits We’ve designed our benefits to support your wellbeing and development, from flexible working arrangements and healthcare to learning programmes and professional development. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to our culture. We believe teams made up of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives lead to better outcomes for our people and clients. Recognition Our Shout Out scheme gives everyone a chance to say thank you, mark milestones, or celebrate great work. We highlight achievements across the firm. About Grant Thornton Ireland Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help clients succeed wherever they’re located. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading professional services firm is looking for an Associate Director in Global Statutory Audit in Dublin. This role involves overseeing a portfolio of international clients, ensuring high-quality audit delivery, and managing audit teams. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years' audit experience, be ACA/ACCA qualified, and possess strong expertise in IFRS and Irish GAAP. This position offers a collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth and development. #J-18808-Ljbffr
