Who we are looking for

Head of Ireland Regulatory Liaison is responsible for driving the strategic relationship with the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) by: building effective relationships with supervision teams; generating insight into the regulator’s supervision strategy and its implications for State Street; providing insight into areas of focus in regulatory exams and continuous assessment meetings through briefings to senior management; providing preparation sessions for staff selected for interview as part of regulatory examinations; and ensuring that regulatory information requests are well managed with timely responses and submission of deliverables, and that State Street’s regulatory interactions with the CBI are cohesive and unified, with appropriate engagement with the PCF-12 Heads of Compliance for the regulated legal entities.

This role will be performed in Dublin in a hybrid model (4 days onsite, 1 day remote).

This role has been identified as a CF2 Control Function role by the Central Bank of Ireland and will be subject to fitness and probity checks in accordance with section 21(1) of the Central Bank Reform Act 2010.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Head of Ireland Regulatory Liaison, Vice President you will

Regulatory Liaison

Act as the primary liaison with regulators, delivering best in class service to the CBI by ensuring all regulatory deliverables are met within the CBI’s timeframes and to the appropriate quality, engaging with the PCF-12 Heads of Compliance, Country Head and entity heads for the regulated legal entities
Assist the business in making regulatory notifications and drafting responses to CBI queries relating to issues, incidents and other matters
Provide senior management and the business with insightful analysis into CBI priorities and areas of focus

Internal Stakeholder Management

Own strategic regulatory stakeholder management and communication
Arrange all regulatory meetings ensuring appropriate attendance from State Street senior management and others, as appropriate
Manage the preparation of briefing notes for forthcoming regulatory continuous assessment meetings, in conjunction with the Global Regulatory Liaison Office (GRLO), where applicable to ensure consistency of messaging on key themes and actions
Lead the coordination and preparation for regulatory examinations, including deliverables requested by the CBI, and act as internal point of escalation across the Ireland business lines in such reviews/exams
Attend regulatory meetings to provide minutes of discussions and agreed actions
Assess actions received as a result of regulatory exams in accordance with the definition in the Issue Management Standard and the Regulatory Examination & Findings Standard – Global, overseeing the opening of Archer items (RMPs) and agreeing action owners
Track all RMP actions from opening through governance to closure, ensuring that responses meet the standard expected by the CBI
Work in conjunction with internal stakeholders such as Public Policy to identify and shape areas of upcoming regulatory change or other policy developments

Regulatory/Internal Reporting

Prepare updates for the CBI on matters requiring regulatory notification, in response to queries and to assist the regulator’s understanding of State Street’s business in Ireland
Prepare monthly regulatory interactions update for inclusion in submissions to relevant Ireland and global governance forums, including Ireland Legal Entity Boards, attending where necessary
Contribute to the Compliance Risk Reporting to the relevant Ireland and global governance forums
Prepare summaries of regulatory publications for key Ireland Governance Forums, Senior Management and other internal stakeholders
Contribute to Compliance newsletters in Ireland to highlight areas of regulatory focus

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

Proven analytical skills including the ability to synthesize complex information and articulate it in a form that is easily digestible for leadership and others
Strong writing and presentation skills
Stakeholder management skills, particularly the ability to engage with regulators, State Street senior management and Board Directors

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Technical specialist in relation to the regulatory regime in Ireland and the CBI’s regulatory priorities and how these affect State Street’s business model and strategy
Previous experience in a Regulatory Relations role or Supervision/Enforcement (at the CBI or an equivalent regulator)
Sound knowledge of the custody and / or funds sector would be an advantage.
Degree Qualified, or equivalent industry experience

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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Head of Ireland Regulatory Liaison, Vice President

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