Head of Regulatory Affairs Advertisement About Community CU: Community Credit Union (CCU) was formed in 2010 through the merger of Clonsilla and Premier Credit Unions. Following subsequent mergers with West Cabra Credit Union in 2015, Rowlagh and Blanchardstown and District Credit Union 2025, the credit union now has a membership base of 70,000 and total assets of just under 300m. We are delighted to announce that we are recruiting for a Head of Regulatory Affairs to join our team and champion our people and culture agenda. Reporting to the CEO and supporting the credit union's wider management team, this is a permanent, full-time position, located in Blanchardstown. About the role: The Head of Regulatory Affairs will sit on Community Credit Unions senior leadership team and will be accountable to the CEO and Board of Directors for the monitoring of all existing and potential risks to the credit union. The Head of Regulation is responsible for developing appropriate responses to eliminate or mitigate risk to a board-approved, documented tolerance level The Head of Regulatory Affairs will be the designated risk officer for the credit union, which is a central bank pre-approved function. The Head of Regulatory Affairs will also be responsible for and lead the way on Risk, Compliance, Money Laundering, and Data Protection functions and will effectively manage risks and identify opportunities that can enhance the credit union's financial stability, protect our reputation, meet regulatory requirements, and make informed decisions that support sustainable growth and profitability. Risk management provides a structured and disciplined approach to ensure that risks and opportunities are managed within acceptable limits and that the credit union can navigate uncertainty effectively. In addition to identifying and mitigating potential risks, the Head of Regulatory Affairs will recognise the importance of capturing opportunities. Opportunity management is the proactive curiosity to identify, assess and positively affect positive risks or opportunities that can lead to favourable outcomes and incomes for the business. Main Duties As the Head of Function: Effectively communicate with the CEO, Board, Committees, and the Senior Leadership Team regarding the efficiency of systems, processes, and personnel in compliance with policies, procedures, and necessary practices. Continuously monitor changes in legal, regulatory, and industry landscapes and evaluate their impact on the business. E.g. DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) & CBOI IT Thematic Review Engage in external forums, connect with regulatory bodies, and build a network to stay abreast of regulatory changes and best practices with the regulatory environment. Lead and manage the direct report(s) team member(s), fostering their development, performance, and overall progress in their roles, with the ultimate goal of establishing a resilient and robust hub within the Regulatory Affairs domain. Take a solution-driven approach, proactively anticipating issues and developing mitigation strategies before they pose challenges and enable risk-conscious, sustainable business growth for the credit union Actively participate as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, aiding the CEO and team in achieving the Credit Union's strategy and business goals. Senior Leadership Team: Participate as a member of the senior leadership team and work cohesively with team members to achieve the standards of excellence and performance required to reach the vision of the credit union. Provide relevant, accurate, timely, and useful information to support the performance management of all business areas. Risk: Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management process for the Credit Union, including a risk management policy setting its approach to risk and risk management. Assist the CEO in identifying and mitigating risks. Define risk appetite and tolerance levels in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team and the Board in line with the credit union's operational resilience tolerances. Aid the Board of Directors in developing and implementing credit union policies and strategies for risk management. Evaluate risks by comparing estimated risks with established criteria such as costs, legal requirements, and environmental factors, and evaluate the Credit Unions previous handling of risks. Foster a strong risk culture by providing strategies, support, education, and training of staff to build risk awareness within the credit union. Carry out risk assessments of new services and initiatives prior to rollout Ensure relevant risk assessments are implemented for any outsourced services or third-party stakeholders utilized by the credit union. Provide monthly Risk Reports to the Board of Directors, highlighting the most significant risks, emerging risks, and risks outside tolerance levels. Compliance: Oversee the compliance function, providing advice and technical expertise to assist with the interpretation and implementation of regulations to allow fellow employees to manage compliance with their relevant regulatory responsibilities and to enhance best practice. Oversee the production and presentation of reports to external regulatory authorities and ensure proper records are kept and maintained around compliance Ensure compliance training programs are delivered in a timely manner for the Credit Unions directors, oversight committee, committee members, employees, and volunteers as required. Oversee identification and documentation of statutory and regulatory obligations, relevant laws, regulations, rules, guidance notes, and Codes of Practice of the Central Bank handbook as applicable to the Credit Union in conjunction with overall accountability for the Compliance team. Data Protection Allocate internal resources for the necessary work identified in order to comply with Data Protection obligations. Submit quarterly and annual DPO reports to the CEO and Board for consideration. Escalate identified data protection matters as required to the CEO. Money Laundering Reporting Oversee the work of the AMLCO, providing advice and technical expertise to support the maintenance of anti-money laundering policies and procedures Ensure that proper and timely reports are provided to the CEO/Board to appraise them of the actions taken and any issues in relation to money laundering, they should be aware of. Ensure the management of training for all staff and directors is in accordance with the requirements and understand their responsibilities in relation to reporting, record-keeping, and AML policies and procedures. The above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and may be subject to change in line with the overall objectives of the credit union. Role Requirements: Qualified to a degree level in finance and/or a business-related degree A Risk and Compliance qualification to diploma level is desirable, with a commitment to complete further studies appropriate to the role. A minimum of 5 years experience in a risk and/or compliance role or financial services management role with an emphasis on risk, compliance, AML/CFT, or Data Protection. Self-motivated, experienced working within a senior leadership team, with the ability to lead a Regulations team effectively. Experience in people development and coaching. Capable of leading a Board through key issues and facilitating solutions/mitigating actions with them?in a systematic manner. Ability to assess and identify risk factors regarding new products and services, outlining practical solutions to enable successful implementation when required. Capable of organisational influence in leading staff through required changes to better position the credit union in all regulatory matters. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Efficient and well organized with exceptional attention to detail, good analytical ability, and demonstrated project management skills. An understanding of the credit union movement. The role is a Central Bank Pre-approved Controlled Function (CU-PCF3) and is subject to strict Fitness & Probity obligations. Shortlisting may apply, and an assessment will be completed based on the information provided in the application. Applications can be submitted via: Closing dates for applications is Thursday, the 18th of December 2025 Community Credit Union is proud to support a diverse and inclusive workplace. Community Credit Union is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Skills: Risk Management Risk Assessment Risk Analysis Compliance Money Laundering Data Protection
IT Manager St Francis Credit Union is a modern, member-focused credit union dedicated to serving our membership in an efficient and professional manner while providing best in class products and services. We are now seeking an energetic IT professional to join our credit union. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with excellent technical skills within financial services, banking or credit union sector. Role Summary: Reporting to the CEO, the IT Manager will have specific responsibility for the area of Management, Planning and Control of the Information Technology systems in St Francis Credit Union. The IT Manager will be responsible for the development and management of the digital transformation strategy in the credit union. This is a pivotal leadership role driving technology alignment with business objectives. Responsibilities: Define and execute an IT and digital strategy that aligns with business objectives and supports long-term growth. Oversee business-wide digital transformation initiatives, ensuring they deliver measurable improvements. Promote the adoption of emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer experience. Oversee innovation in digital member services including mobile banking and automation. Manage all aspects of IT, including banking system, branch connectivity, remote access, phone system, HR systems and alarm/CCTV/physical access systems. Manage IT infrastructure performance, ensuring system availability, security, resilience, and scalability. Management of the credit union Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans, including regular scenario testing. Develop and maintain the cybersecurity framework, including policies, risk assessments, incident response, and penetration testing. Supervise and project manage IT maintenance and IT development & improvements, including change management and all IT projects. Manage and co-ordinate all 3rd party supplier relationships, ensuring outsourcing compliance and monitor performance against agreed service levels Ownership and development of Digital Operational Resilience (DORA) anddemonstrate a scenario testing ability in supporting services provided within a financial services business. Embed proactive risk management and issue resolution. Requirements: Bachelors degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline. Minimum of 3 + years senior-level IT management experience in a regulated or financial services environment. Strong communication skills both written and oral, together with strong analytical skills. Experience working within Azure cloud environment. Experience with cyber security SIEM/SOC and cyber response solutions would be an advantage. Experience with credit union software platforms also desirable. Letter of Application & CV by email to: careers@ Closing Date for receipt of applications is 15th December 2025 St Francis Credit Union Ltd. is an Equal Opportunities Employer Skills: IT Digital transformation IT Infrastructure IT Maintenance
