Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO) & Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Due to continued growth St. Brigid’s Credit Union Ltd. has a vacancy for an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO) & Data Protection Officer (DPO)
St Brigid’s Credit Union Ltd. is a progressive, community based financial services institution. It has branches in Clara Co. Offaly, Moate Co. Westmeath, Ferbane Co. Offaly and Banagher Co. Offaly, serving over 15,000 members with a wide range of financial services. This position will report to the CEO, be accountable to the Senior Management Team and the Board of Directors and liaise with the Risk & Compliance and Assurance functions. This Position will have specific responsibility for the overall compliance with anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing regulation, the requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) & Central Bank of Ireland, General Data Protection Regulation and any associated policies, procedures or compliance frameworks.
The successful candidate will carry out a range of activities in line with the regulatory requirements of the Credit Union. Key Responsibilities:

AMLCO
• Lead and maintain the credit union’s AML/CFT framework across the branch network
• Conduct a business wide AML/CFT risk assessment and maintain the risk assessment in conjunction with the relevant stakeholders, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, mitigated and monitored in line with risk appetite
• Execute and document the risk based ongoing monitoring and transaction monitoring programmes and continuously seek improvements to systems, processes and controls
• Ensure robust customer due diligence processes are in place for member identification, verification, beneficial ownership checks and risk assessment
• Monitor updates to legislation, regulatory expectations and sectoral guidance
• Proactively engage with new developments and services being introduced, ensuring compliance with the relative regulatory and legislative requirements
• Manage the policy framework and ensure policies and procedures are current and aligned with regulatory requirements
• Manage Suspicious Transaction/Activity Reports & Fraud Activity and act as the primary liaison with the relevant authorities as required.

• Prepare reports for Senior Management, the Risk & Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors
• Prepare and Deliver AML/CFT training to staff, volunteers, and directors to promote a strong compliance culture
• Ensure audit and regulatory recommendations are implemented within the stated deadlines
• Provide effective challenge within the credit union of AML/CFT matters
• Ensure timely completion of regulatory reports e.g REQ (Risk Evaluation Questionnaire)
• Collaborate with colleagues, as required.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including regulators and auditors, as required.

DPO:
• Monitor the Credit Union’s compliance with all data protection legislation including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Oversee the maintenance and continued development of data protection policies and procedures
• Handle and respond to requests from data subjects regarding their personal data
• Serve as the primary contact for the supervising authority e.g the Data Protection Commission
• Provide guidance on responding to data breaches and ensure that data breaches are reported to the relevant authorities when required
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the CEO

Key Requirements & Qualifications
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in AML/CFT, compliance, audit, or risk in a financial services environment.
• Qualifications relevant to the role e.g. compliance, financial services qualification, AML or Data Protection qualification is desirable
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including:
    o Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Acts
    o Central Bank of Ireland AML/CFT Guidelines
    o EU and UN financial sanctions regimes
    o General Data Protection Regulations
• Proactive approach to risk identification, problem solving and decision making.
• Proven experience in conducting risk assessments, monitoring and compliance reporting.
• Experience working in the financial sector or other sector that involves anti-money laundering & data protection compliance as relevant to this role.
• Working knowledge in AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism) and Data Protection compliance frameworks.
• QFA or working toward same a distinct advantage

General:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
• Strong decision-making capabilities
• Capable of preparing detailed reports and assessments
• Ability to work independently and proactively, while collaborating with the wider functions, Senior Management Team and the Board of Directors
• Full, clean driving license as travel between branches may be required Competitive remuneration package available:
• Attractive salary range – will be discussed with shortlisted candidates at interview and is dependent on experience and qualifications
• 23 days annual leave
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Standard working week – 36 hours St Brigid’s Credit Union Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.

Applications will be shortlisted for interview. Canvassing will disqualify. Closing Date for applications: Friday 6th of November 2026 Applications including C.V. can be sent via post to Michael Kelly, CEO, St. Brigid’s Credit Union Ltd., Church Street, Clara, Co. Offaly, R35 HR27 or email to mkelly@stbrigidscu.ie St. Brigid’s Credit Union Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland