At AIB, our values guide how we work and how we support each other. We’re looking for someone who puts Customer First, takes initiative and Owns the Outcome, and is always looking for ways to Eliminate Complexity. You’ll treat colleagues and customers with fairness and Show Respect, and you’ll thrive in a culture built on collaboration where we Be One Team to deliver meaningful impact.

Location/Office Policy: AIB Group, Molesworth Street/Central Park, (Hybrid Working: 3 days in office)

Do you have experience assessing banking regulation through hands‑on compliance testing and review activity?
Are you a self‑starter who takes ownership and thrives in a collaborative, high‑performing Compliance Monitoring team?
Do you want to assess the effectiveness of regulatory controls and provide clear, evidence‑based challenge through robust reporting and issue management?

What is the Role:

Compliance Monitoring is a ‘Second Line of Defence’ team led by the Head of Compliance Monitoring (HoM). The team sits within the Compliance function which is led by the Group Chief Compliance Officer and is part of Group Risk.

The Compliance Monitoring team assesses adherence to regulatory obligations through an annual risk‑based Compliance Monitoring Plan, delivering ongoing monitoring to identify non‑compliance and potential regulatory risk.

Key accountabilities;

The purpose of this role is to support the Compliance Monitoring Manager and Head of Compliance Monitoring in delivering high quality, risk-based Compliance Monitoring activities across AIB. Monitoring activities include:

Delivery of high-quality Compliance Monitoring activities which includes continuous testing, thematic and ad-hoc reviews to test both compliance with regulation/legislation and the delivery of fair customer outcomes.
Independently lead monitoring reviews as required, including scoping, execution and reporting.
Consult with the Compliance Advisory Teams in order to ensure that the selection, scope setting and approach to delivering reviews is planned and targeted effectively.
Complete review planning, taking into consideration regulatory requirements, breaches, complaints, and other relevant information as appropriate.
Undertake testing; recording testing, findings and agreed actions in accordance with the defined compliance monitoring methodology.
Ensure that where issues are identified that appropriate mitigating actions are agreed with the business and tracked through to completion.
Draft formal monitoring reports to note the outcomes of testing and seek formal approval.
On an ad hoc basis assist the Monitoring Manager and Head of Compliance with tasks such as reporting to committees/boards and other tasks that filter from Compliance Senior Management Team.
Develop positive and professional working relationships within Risk, Compliance and business area stakeholders.

What you Will Bring;

For this role, there is a preference for candidates with or willing to complete ACOI Diploma in Compliance or equivalent Compliance, Risk and Control or Audit qualifications.
Have a minimum of five years’ experience in a financial services Compliance, Risk Management or Audit environment.
Have a proven understanding of risks and experience of financial services industry regulations, key banking processes, financial products and/or systems.
Have clear understanding and up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance risks and risk management methodologies.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Have strong planning and organisation skills.
Have strong attention to detail.
Experience using data analysis tools, and copilot would be advantageous.

Why Work for AIB :

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

Some of our benefits include;

Market leading Pension Scheme
Healthcare Scheme
Variable Pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Family leave options
Two volunteer days per year

Please click here for further information about AIB’s PACT – Our Commitment to You.

Key Capabilities

Behavioural Capabilities

Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments and own the outcome.
Collaborates - Builds partnerships, works collaboratively with others to meet goals and is a team player.

Technical Capabilities

Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements - Maintains current knowledge of legal, regulatory and compliance requirements.
Negotiation and Influence - Engages in discussion to reach an agreement and create outcomes, affecting the action, behaviours, or opinions of others.
Investigating and Reporting - Supports decision-making by collecting, analysing, investigating, and reporting relevant data.
Data Analysis - Understands and utilises a range of analytical tools and techniques to extract business value.

If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Nicole Pasquetti, at careers@aib.ie for a conversation.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie

Disclaimer:

Unsolicited CVs sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.

Application deadline: 2nd June 2026

Compliance Monitoring Specialist, Group Compliance

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