Senior Compliance Manager

About Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland

Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland is a vital branch of the global financial services group Cantor Fitzgerald, with operations in key financial centres worldwide. The firm specialises in equities, investment banking, real estate, fixed income, and currencies. Key affiliates include BGC Partners, Inc., Newmark, and GFI Group. Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland delivers comprehensive investment services focusing on wealth management, fund management, debt capital markets, and corporate finance.

Role Overview

The Senior Compliance Manager joins the Dublin-based team to provide strategic leadership within the Compliance department. This role involves overseeing, implementing, and governing crucial regulatory frameworks such as MiFID II, the Senior Executive Accountability Regime (SEAR), the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), operational resilience and outsourcing protocols, and remuneration frameworks. The individual will function as a subject matter expert, ensuring the firm's compliance infrastructure is robust, anticipatory, and in alignment with directives from the Central Bank of Ireland and broader EU regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert compliance advice to various business units and senior leadership.
• Assist in crafting and enforcing comprehensive compliance policies and procedures.
• Facilitate regulatory reviews including those by the Central Bank of Ireland and internal auditors.
• Design and implement compliance monitoring strategies across pertinent domains.
• Identify and evaluate compliance risks, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Supervise and track remediation initiatives following risk identification.
• Prepare and present compliance reports to the Chief Compliance Officer for the Executive Committee, Audit and Compliance Committee, and the Board.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least six years’ experience in financial services compliance or regulatory roles.
• Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Highly analytical with meticulous attention to detail.
• Capable of engaging at both strategic and operational levels.
• Exemplary integrity and sound professional judgment.

Technical Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of MiFID II and CPC regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with the Central Bank of Ireland’s regulatory expectations and the wider EU regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of specific guidance such as CBI SEAR/IAF frameworks, ESMA remuneration directives, EU DORA, and MiFID II guidelines.
• Familiarity with the EU Artificial Intelligence Act is advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive problem-solver with a solution-focused mindset.
• Adept at navigating fast-moving regulatory settings.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Comfortable liaising with senior management and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in finance, law, business, or a related area.
• Membership or willingness to obtain LCI qualification.

Additional Information

This position is designated as a Control Function Role (CF2) under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness and Probity Standards.