Regulatory Compliance Professional

The Regulatory Compliance Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring the organization meets its regulatory obligations and stays ahead of policy developments. This individual will lead for regulatory and compliance matters, manage a small team of analysts to deliver an effective and proactive function.

This key position represents and advocates for the organization's interests, influencing policy and regulatory agendas in Ireland, the EU, and other markets as needed. The Regulatory Compliance Lead will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the lead role for the business in relation to regulatory obligations and policy developments in Ireland.
• Managing a small team of analysts & deliver an effective and proactive Regulation and Compliance function.
• Lobbying and advocating the organization's interests externally influencing the policy and regulatory agenda in Ireland, the EU and other markets as required.
• Representing the organization at relevant industry groups such as the Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI), IGG, GMARG, the gas Code Mod Forum, Smart Metering industry meetings, etc.
• Building and utilising good working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing expert interpretation of market regulations and evaluate the commercial impacts of regulatory or policy changes.
• Managing and preparing robust responses to various regulatory and policy consultations from various stakeholders which will include, but is not limited to, the CRU, Government departments, gas and electricity system operators and network owners.
• Leading the team in effectively handling day-to-day queries from regulators, preparing reports and analyses in responses (including financial insights where required), maintaining relevant logs and managing submission of regular reports, and informing the wider business where relevant.
• Monitoring changes to and the implementation of EU and domestic legislation.
• Managing an internal regulatory compliance audit programme and take responsibility for any external regulatory audits.
• Work in line with existing team processes and suggest improvements to processes and procedures to ensure continued effectiveness.
• Drive the continued improvement and operation of a compliance management framework, including policies, processes and procedures, for use across the business.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of six years of experience in a similar role within the energy industry, although equivalent experience in another regulated industry will be considered. They possess a deep understanding of the broader Irish and EU energy regulatory landscape. With excellent communication skills, they can explain complex policy and technical changes at all company levels. The candidate has strong commercial acumen and the ability to make sound regulatory strategy decisions that align with company goals. They have demonstrated the ability to negotiate effectively and influence key stakeholders. With a collaborative mindset, they work well with cross-functional teams and are both an excellent written and oral communicator. The candidate shows exceptional attention to detail and understands the commercial implications of regulatory and policy changes. They think strategically and proactively, with a proven track record as an experienced people leader who can delegate when necessary and work in line with established team processes.

We offer a warm and welcoming environment, valuing our people and their input into the business. We encourage a collaborative workplace, where everyone feels included and heard. Our benefits include:

• Defined Pension Contribution
• Healthcare Allowance
• Health and Wellbeing Supports
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Career Advancement is important to us in Flogas. All our roles are advertised internally, and we encourage internal progression right across the business.

Flogas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.