About us

From day one, you’ll notice there is something special about working at Davy. Our success is built on nearly 100 years of forging strong relationships with our clients and developing the careers of Ireland’s future business leaders.

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 in our Risk department. In the role, the successful candidate will:

1. Develop and execute the AML Assurance Plan for J&E Davy and produce written assurance reports to a high standard;
2. Provide oversight of AML risk for Davy Trust or Company Service Providers (TCSPs);
3. Attend TCSP Board meetings and prepare AML reports for approval;
4. Devise and implement AML training plan;
5. Provide specialist advice on complex AML matters to business functions – including senior business leaders to ensure AML requirements are fully met;
6. Assist with the production of reports to Davy risk committees;
7. Support the business in the correct application of AML procedures, through query management;
8. Positively influence and challenge colleagues within businesses areas to ensure an adequate and effective AML Control Framework is implemented and maintained;
9. Collaborate and liaise with regulatory authorities and other external parties as well as with internal stakeholders as relevant;
10. Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations and provide guidance to Group companies in relation to implementation;
11. Comply with the Risk and Compliance frameworks, policies and procedures associated with the role.

About you

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

1. Relevant 3rd level Degree and/or Compliance qualification preferable;
2. 3+ years working in an AML role in Compliance, ideally in a MiFID firm or Credit Institution;
3. An in-depth knowledge of AML laws and regulations;
4. Experience in conducting AML assurance activities and reporting findings;
5. A strong ability to recognise and assess AML risk;
6. Ability to self-motivate and work to tight deadlines are essential;
7. Strength of character and a willingness to individually challenge collective thinking;
8. Strong communication skills including an ability to concisely articulate alternative views under pressure.

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits and experiences to support your professional and personal growth, whatever your career stage. Our benefits are not just a number. Yes, we offer competitive salary, annual performance-related discretionary bonus, annual flexible benefits, employer pension contribution, and multiple insurance coverage. But more than that, we focus on developing our people to be their best, professionally and personally.

Training support provided by award-winning Learning & Development Team, extensive sports & social programmes (including free on-site gym & fitness studio), flexible working options, employee assistance programme, enhanced leave options, and social & community care initiatives are just some of the ways our people can empower themselves to be their best.

Important Information

Davy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We value diversity both in background and in experience. You might not meet all of the requirements outlined in the above job description, but we would still like to hear from you. We review all applications received.

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.