Compliance Testing and Oversight Manager

Dublin, Ireland
• Hybrid (ad hoc visits to the Dublin office). Salary: €65,000–€75,000 + Benefits.

The Testing and Oversight Manager will work under the supervision of the Head of Regulated Entities, EMEA, executing and managing the testing process for the organisation. This role is responsible for leading the testing and oversight function, including line management and development of a Testing and Oversight Analyst. This is an opportunity to lead and shape the testing and oversight function for WEX's regulated entities.

Working day to day with the Testing and Oversight Analyst on sample testing, you will also be responsible for creating and managing the annual testing plans. The successful candidate will drive the roll-out of a new testing framework, applying a continuous improvement mindset to enhance its effectiveness. Interaction with teams such as Customer Due Diligence, Transaction Monitoring, Heads of Risk & Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) for WEX's regulated entities.

• Lead reviews from initial planning through execution and final reporting as the Compliance Testing and Oversight Manager.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Testing & Oversight Analyst, providing clear direction and regular feedback.
• Adopt a risk-based approach to all testing activities; prioritise issues by risk and ensure recommendations address root causes.
• Create and maintain the approach and methodology for internal control testing in line with policies and procedural documents.
• Develop and execute comprehensive, risk-based test plans that provide assurance to the business and senior leadership, including Heads of Risk & Compliance, VP, Compliance, International, and Boards of regulated entities.
• Coordinate with business owners to schedule tests and retain supporting documentation.
• Produce comprehensive test reports and recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
• Deliver draft reports for review by senior stakeholders and schedule follow-up meetings as required.
• Track responses, action plans, and remediation progress; maintain accurate records of all test documentation.
• Escalate issues such as non-cooperation or non-receipt of information.
• Develop and maintain compliance testing standards and procedures.
• Provide board metrics regarding tests and action plans for all regulated entities.
• Explore opportunities to leverage AI and Large Language Models to enhance testing processes and data analysis.

• Experience in a compliance testing role or related field.
• Leadership or people-management experience is desirable.
• Strong understanding of compliance testing methodology, risk, control, and data analysis.
• Experience designing and implementing annual testing plans and updating procedural documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and judgment for practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Proven ability to build strong internal relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and experience with screening tools such as Salesforce, Tableau, and PassFort.
• Interest or experience with AI LLMs (e.g., Gemini, ChatGPT) in a professional setting is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High ethical standards.

• Must complete a successful background investigation.
• This role is identified as a Controlled Function under the Fitness & Probity Standards; OFEL satisfactory due diligence is required on reasonable grounds.

If you have the necessary skills for the Compliance Testing and Oversight Manager role, please apply for immediate consideration.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Due to the volume of applications, shortlisted applicants will be contacted within one week. We do not accept speculative agency CVs.