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As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, Elavon is committed to building the platforms and ecosystems that help over 1.5 million customers around the world to achieve their financial goals—no matter what they need. From transaction processing to customer service, to driving innovation and launching new products, we’re building a range of tailored payment solutions powered by the latest technology. As part of our team, you can explore what motivates and energizes your career goals: partnering with our customers, our communities, and each other. 

Job DescriptionThe U.S. Bank Europe Compliance function sits within the Risk Management and Compliance structure and is part of the bank’s second line of defence. The role of Compliance includes: (a) to provide formal assurance within the organisation and externally to regulators and other key stakeholders that U.S. Bank Europe is compliant with applicable regulations and legislation, (b) to provide advice and guidance to the Board and Senior Management on key compliance risk issues and, (c) to act as a control and advisory function in the three lines of defence. A core tenet of this is the provision of oversight and challenge in relation to the bank’s regulated activities. This is achieved, in the main, under the Compliance Programmes.Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer within the European Corporate Compliance Function, the role holder will be the Head of Payment Advisory, Compliance for U.S. Bank Europe, overseeing the provision of advice, guidance and compliance challenge across all areas of U.S. Bank Europe Payment Services. The role holder will also be the Risk and Compliance specialist for allocated regulations applicable to the U.S. Bank Europe Payments BusinessResponsibilities:Senior Compliance Lead for the U.S. Bank Europe Payment Services business.Primary subject matter expert to the First Line of Defence on the application of relevant local and EU regulation.Provides subject matter expertise to the First Line of Defence on the application of relevant local and EU regulation.Primary day-to-day contact point for business line queries.Owns the completion of compliance assessments to a professional standard. This will include:process change and new product reviews through established internal processes such as Product Risk Management.Compliance risk assessments.Third party risk assessments, etc.

Accountable for timely and accurate submissions to regulatory bodies arising from requests/inspections, where applicable.Leads the implementation of Regulatory Change Management Projects applicable to the area of expertise/business area.Supports the Head of Compliance Governance and Architecture in designing and delivering compliance training applicable to the area of expertise/business area.Facilitate, participate and consult in the execution of the Second Line of Defence assurance and monitoring programs as applicable.Promote a culture of compliance in the business through active engagement with management and staff providing advice, guidance and training.Preparation and delivery of compliance reports within reporting deadlines agreed.Regularly attends and, where required, presents at the Compliance Management Committee or other Senior Operating Committees.Support group level Compliance tasks / projects e.g. queries, due diligence, reviews, as required to support the centralized teams based in Dublin.Build strong relationships with senior business management, providing guidance, oversight, and challenge.Work closely with key partners across Risk Management and Compliance, the U.S. Bank Europe Business Lines and US Bank.Qualifications & Experience

10+ years experience in a Compliance role within Financial Services is essential, preferably with a credit institution or a payments services provider.Knowledge of key compliance and regulatory topics.History of practical application of Compliance risk management practices.Proven track record of working on own initiative and delivering practical outcomes to a professional standard.Excellent project management skills with a strong emphasis on prioritisation, communication and delivery.Demonstrable experience of interaction and influencing at a management level.Experience in managing different stakeholders across first and second lines of defence.Strong oral and written communication skills.Collaborative in approach with strong emphasis on delivery and execution. Third level qualification (degree or similar) in a relevant subject (e.g. law, business, finance, etc.); Masters and / or relevant professional qualifications would be an advantage; with a Diploma in Compliance (or similar) beneficial.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

This role has been identified as a Controlled Function CF2 under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Individual Accountability Framework Act 2023. 

Accordingly, US Bank DAC must be satisfied on reasonable grounds that the role holder complies at all times with the fitness and probity/propriety standards. Applicants agree to permit US Bank (or its agents) to conduct such due diligence as it deems necessary to satisfy itself on reasonable grounds that you comply with the Fitness and Probity/Propriety Standards and that you will provide US Bank with all information and/or documentation relating to your qualifications, experience, employment history, financial soundness and other interests that US Bank requests for that purpose.

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Benefits:

We offer an exciting, fast-paced and diverse working environment with employees of many different nationalities. We provide benefits to help you protect your health and financial security; and give you peace of mind. We also invest in your career growth with development resources that give you the opportunity to stretch and shine.