193 IT Governance jobs in Ireland

Oliver James are delighted to announce they have partnered with a global client in the banking industry to find a Governance Manager. It's important to note, this is a brand new position within in the organisation and is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to take that next step in their career.

What you can expect:

• Governance Leadership
  : Shape and maintain the entity's Governance Framework to meet regulatory and internal policy standards
• Corporate Secretary Support
  : Assist with company secretarial matters, board administration, director on boarding, training, and evaluations
• Policy & Records Management
  : Oversee governance policies and records, ensuring audit-readiness and regulatory compliance
• Committee Oversight
  : Enhance management committee effectiveness through standardised reporting, oversight mechanisms, and annual reviews
• Cross-Entity Collaboration
  : Partner with teams across Dublin, London, and Toronto to drive governance consistency and process improvement
• Regulatory Engagement
  : Support responses to Central Bank of Ireland queries, inspections, and audits

What you need to apply:

• Strong understanding of corporate governance, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced, high-accountability role
• A collaborative mindset and the confidence to influence across functions and geographies

If you would like to be considered for this position, please reach out on the following contact details;

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We're looking for an Outsourcing Governance & Assurance Manager to join our team in Dublin You'll be at the heart of Aviva Ireland's supplier governance and outsourcing oversight. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our supplier relationships are well-managed, compliant, and resilient. Working closely with the Head of First Line Governance and Assurance, you'll support teams across Aviva Ireland and collaborate with Aviva Group Services (AGS) to embed regulatory guidance, particularly CP138, Operational Resilience and Digital Operational Resilience requirements.

This role is critical in meeting regulatory expectations as a high-impact insurance undertaking and in driving continuous improvement across supplier governance practices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of supplier governance frameworks in line with CP138, CP140, and Aviva Group standards.
• Oversee supplier quality assurance and resilience reviews, including the embedment of 3rd party Operational and Digital Operational Resilience.
• Prepare regular reports and insights for ExCo and the Board Risk Committee.
• Support and guide supplier relationship managers across the business on governance tasks and best practices.
• Collaborate with risk, information security, data protection, and operational resilience teams to identify and address supplier-related risks, ensuring compliance with Aviva Group Procurement and Outsourcing standards.
• Lead and coordinate supplier-related risk and control reviews, working with 1st and 2nd line risk teams to ensure effective identification, mitigation, and monitoring of outsourcing risks in alignment with Aviva's risk management framework.

Skills & Experiences:

• Proven experience in Outsourcing Governance and Supplier Relationship Management, risk or procurement
• Strong understanding of CP138, CP140, DORA and regulatory frameworks from the Central Bank of Ireland and FCA.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and influence across multiple teams and levels.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

What will you get for this role?

• A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications
• Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%)
• Annual performance related bonus and pay review
• Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
• Generous Health & dental insurance contributions after six months
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to Work benefit scheme
• TaxSaver Travel Scheme
• Family friendly parent's (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer's leave.
• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering days
• Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans

Aviva is for Everyone

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying, please contact

Requisition ID:

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose
Contributes to the overall success of Scotiabank (Ireland) DAC (SIDAC) entity by ensuring the effective and efficient implementation of the internal governance framework.

Ensures all governance activities are conducted in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Supports Corporate Secretary on corporate governance matters.

Provides governance subject matter expertise to SIDAC business and corporate functions.

Accountabilities
Governance Framework design and effectiveness

• Contribute to the design of the overall Governance Framework at SIDAC, providing advice and subject matter expertise to ensure it meets all regulatory and internal policy requirements;
• Maintain close review all legislative, regulatory and corporate governance developments that might affect the operation of the Board or management structure, and assisting with Board briefings on these developments;

Corporate Secretary Support

• Providing assistance to the Corporate Secretary on any corporate governance matters, and managing company secretarial matters, acting as a delegate as appropriate;
• Support board administration duties such as agenda setting, minute taking, action management, arrangement of directors training, onboarding activities, annual evaluations;

Policy and Records Management

• Maintain and update governance policy documents as required, ensuring they are current and aligned across the entity and Scotiabank group;
• Manage central governance communications and records management, establishing processes and standards as required;
• Maintain records and documentation to ensure a continuous 'audit ready' environment for governance;
• Co-ordinate responses to governance related audit or regulatory exams or assessments;

Committee effectiveness

• Design standardized management committee management information requirements, establishing and overseeing high standards of quality and consistency in committee information;
• Design oversight mechanisms to ensure effective oversight of governance related activities within key processes across the entity;
• Lead the annual assessment of the effectiveness of committee governance;
• Partner with stakeholders across London and Toronto to streamline and standardize processes where opportunities arise, applying a global mindset to all activities;

Leadership

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to a high performance environment and fosters an inclusive work environment; supporting the vison/values/business strategy for the team.

Dimensions

• This is an individual contributor role, reporting to the Head of Governance and Strategic Initiatives.
• As an individual contributor, the individual will have a high degree of autonomy and expected to be a self-starter and a strong collaborator across a wide range of stakeholders in Dublin, London and Toronto.
• Project work is a feature of this role. The job holder will be required to both participate in and organize projects. The job holder will need to be able to prioritize projects and tasks coordinating with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Will be required to support correspondence with the Central Bank of Ireland correspondence for queries and actions and assist with the coordination of inspections as they may arise.
• Required to manage, prioritize and execute diverse activities and projects concurrently. Schedules are often influenced by changing priorities. The individual may adjust plans and schedules at short notice to meet changing conditions and deliver on priorities on a timely basis.
• Due to the diverse and multi-disciplined nature of the position as well as the stand-alone nature of SIDAC, the incumbent is required to maintain a very high degree of flexibility and cooperation as well as undertaking responsibilities outside of the defined accountabilities.
• Champions a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.
• The job holder will also champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Work in a standard office-based environment in an active separate mind and management subsidiary; non-standard hours are a common occurrence.

Education / Experience

• Solid experience in financial services corporate governance, compliance, risk management or internal audit.
• Bachelor degree in a business, legal based or other relevant discipline
• Corporate governance experience in a regulated financial services organization, ideally wholesale banking.
• Experience in developing / drafting policies and procedures.
• Strong computer skills including Word, PowerPoint & Excel; intermediate level
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail is essential
• Possess excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills to deal with all levels of staff, senior levels of management and Board.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision

Location(s): Ireland : Leinster : Dublin

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Oversight & Governance -Fund Admin - Global Financial Services

• My client is looking to appoint an Oversight and Governance manager Reporting to Head of Ireland Transfer Agency,
  Permanent role 4 days in the office

The Role

• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the group Third Party Management governance framework with respect to all third-party provider engagements to include outsourcing arrangements, ensure compliance with same across the department, and perform ongoing review of its effectiveness in identifying, reducing, controlling and reporting key outsourcing risks that impact clients and the business
• Assist in ensuring third-party risk management and outsourcing policies and procedures adhere to regulatory standards. Responsible for keeping up to date with changing regulations in relevant jurisdictions and application of knowledge to role. Co-ordinate with Compliance, Operational Risk and internal / external audit to meet group and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a point of contact: For outsourcing related queries and provide guidance and training in line with third-party management and outsourcing policy, procedures and regulations to the internal clients and stakeholders; and Between the parties to outsourcing arrangements, as required, and maintain a team spirit and collaborative approach
• Oversee, advise and support all parties in the performance of ongoing monitoring and period reviews of Third-Party engagements to include outsourcing arrangements, to include on site inspections, and assessment of all proposed new engagements and maintain records of these outsourcing oversight activities
• Identify third party management issues and risk trends, with attention to outsourcing regulatory requirements, at the earliest opportunity, agree remedial action and where possible implement best practice in alignment with favourable trends

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Job Description:

AXA XL Global Treasury is responsible for the division's banking and cash management, currency, collateral and capital requirements and forms part of the wider Investments function.

The role of Manager – Treasury Governance, within the Global Investments team, is a full-time role based in the Dublin office reporting to the Head of Treasury Governance.

The Treasury Governance team provides a wide range of services to Treasury and the wider division, including:

• Ownership of Annual Internal Governance Assessments
• Responsibility for Internal Controls with Internal & External Auditors
• Managing Projects with both internal & external stakeholders including Banking Partners
• Driving efficiency & simplicity by enhancing the various Treasury Tools & utilizing new technology
• Maintaining relationships with the division banks to improve proactive development
• Implementation of the Group wide Kyriba Treasury Management System & future phases

DISCOVER your opportunity

To perform the above activities, the essential responsibilities include:

• Management of the Treasury Governance policies & procedures, ensuring these are fully documented, regularly reviewed with the ability to always identify enhancements and efficiencies
• Ownership of all Internal Governance Assessments. Work with the Investment Team to bring together a centralized process for all compliance and governance returns on an annual basis with a clear deliverable schedule (e.g. Business Continuity Plan, Business Impact Analysis, Operational Risk Assessment, Anti-Bribery and Corruption Risk Assessment….)
• Drive data quality across the team, to improve reporting and decision making
• Develop proposals for more efficient cash management structures and manage projects through to implementation
• Provide training and mentorship to other Treasury team members (no direct reports)
• Ability to analyse data, design and prepare value-adding management reports and drive ongoing enhancements
• Work effectively with internal and external auditors, to assist with year-end audits and internal control regular reviews

SHARE your talent

• Excellent IT skills
• Good Communication skills and multi-cultural awareness
• Previous experience in treasury, with banking knowledge and good cash management structures
• Previous experience of treasury systems including the use of Treasury Management Systems (or implementation of a TMS) and the system administration of various online banking tools
• Previous experience of internal controls work (SOX)
• Drive improvements and efficiencies by suggestions for process re-engineering
• Dynamic personality and a strong ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Ability to assume ownership of defined tasks
• Be able to manage projects through to implementation
• Trusted and reliable
• Team worker with an attitude to learn

Non-essential but advantageous:

• Insurance background
• Treasury Qualifications
• Project Management
• French language

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a strong and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

At AXA XL we are happy to talk flexible working. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and consider flexible ways of working for every role. Talk to us about how we can make flexibility work for you.

Learn more at .

Corporate Responsibility

At AXA XL our approach to corporate responsibility (CR) is the same as our approach to business; constantly seeking to provide innovative solutions to the world's most complex problems. From offering our expertise, products and services to help build more resilient communities, to advancing understanding and response to climate change, our strategy – Our Impact. Our Future. – aligns key issues that are pertinent to our business – climate, water and financial resilience - and contributes to AXA Group's purpose to "Act for human progress by protecting what matters.".

• Climate: We're reducing our carbon footprint, protecting ecosystems and exploring how our business can help build a better world.
• Water: We're developing water resilience where it is — and will be — needed most.
• Financial resilience: We're helping create opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed, so they can be better prepared for unexpected changes.
• Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as our "Hearts in Action" programs.

For more information, please see the Corporate Responsibility section on our website.

Diversity & Inclusion

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, while creating an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, race/ethnicity, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location: Dublin, Ireland; Prague, Czech Republic; Hyderabad, India

Relocation Support: This role can only be based in one of the countries listed above. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Are you ready to shape the future of learning at Novartis? As the Enterprise Learning Governance & Process Manager, you'll be at the heart of designing and maintaining a global learning framework that empowers teams and drives strategic impact. You'll collaborate with diverse stakeholders, influence enterprise-wide standards, and ensure every learning initiative aligns with our mission to unlock the full potential of our people. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference—leading innovation, fostering growth, and helping Novartis stay ahead in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain enterprise-wide learning frameworks, standards, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align learning initiatives with strategic business goals.
• Balance enterprise needs with functional-specific requirements across global teams.
• Lead global program and project management for learning initiatives.
• Communicate regular updates on learning products and services to teams and business leaders.
• Support the Chief Learning Officer and team in board presentations and meetings.
• Report on learning impact and value measurement to demonstrate business outcomes.
• Influence and engage a globally dispersed community of learning and skills practitioners.
• Ensure effective communication of enterprise-level learning products and services.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in learning governance and processes.

Essential Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in organizational change, adult learning, project management, organizational strategy, service management, or a related field.
• Strong experience managing learning portfolios and developing enterprise-wide learning frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing learning and skills initiatives across multiple geographies.
• Demonstrated experience in change management, including influencing leaders, stakeholders, and associates.
• Proficiency in design thinking, executive presence, and effective communication in dynamic environments.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience leveraging learning and talent technologies such as learning experience platforms, learning management systems, skills systems, or testing systems in the design and deployment of global learning solutions.
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies for process improvement.

Benefits and Rewards

Czech Republic

Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement); 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Car Allowance; MultiSport Card, Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services:

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation

Czech Republic

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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Division

People & Organization

Business Unit

Universal Hierarchy Node

Location

Ireland

Site

Dublin (NOCC)

Company / Legal Entity

IE02 (FCRS = IE002) Novartis Ireland Ltd

Alternative Location 1

Hyderabad (Office), India

Alternative Location 2

Prague, Czech Republic

Functional Area

Human Resources

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Athletics Ireland is seeking to appoint a Senior Financial Accountant with a Governance Focus

Athletics Ireland is the National Governing Body for Athletics in Ireland. Athletics Ireland's Head Office is based at 19 Northwood Court, Northwood Business Campus, Santry, Dublin 9. Athletics Ireland is a company limited by guarantee with approximately 45 employees. For further information, please see our website at

Position Description

We have a new opportunity in our Finance department for a motivated Senior Financial Accountant, with a strong accounting background and understanding of good governance. You will be involved in both financial management, and governance/risk and the work will be varied and interesting. The position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work as part of the finance team in Athletics Ireland and assist in developing our overall objective to promote and develop athletics at every level in Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include the key items below:

• Financial and Management reporting including preparation of monthly reports and annual financial statements
• Reconciliations, monthly control procedures and analysis of results
• Day to day finance tasks in a busy environment
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Financial Analysis

Engagement with key internal and external stakeholders as required, including National Governing Bodies, Sport Ireland

, Auditors, Suppliers etc

• Working on Grant applications and tracking
• Supporting the work of the Governance Committee and promote best practice
• Maintaining the Governance code status for the organisation.
• Any other finance and governance duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn about the Sports Sector
• High level of accounting skill and strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Extensive and adaptable IT skills - knowledge of Accounts IQ would be positive but is not essential
• Knowledge of the principles of Good Governance and a willingness to adapt and implement new practices

Qualifications

• Qualified/At least 1+ year PQE with a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), or a very strong part-qualified accountant with extensive finance and accounting experience.

Location

:

Athletics Ireland Offices, 19 Northwood Court, Santry, Dublin 9.

Reporting to:

The

Director of Finance

Applicants should note that this list is not exhaustive and is subject to change as required.

Remuneration and Location

Salary
: Band 3, €44,403 (min) to €60,073 (max).

Position Tenure:
Six months' probation, 2 year fixed-term full-time contract.

Position Location:
Athletics Ireland Head Office at 19 Northwood Court, Santry, Dublin 9.

Appointment will be made subject to satisfactory: Garda Vetting and suitable reference checks.

Applications including a cover letter and curriculum vitae should be sent by email for the attention of the Athletics Ireland Human Resources Manager to
. Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday the 31st of October 2025.

Athletics Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst

Excellent opportunity for an IT Governance Risk & Compliance Analyst analyst to join a thriving organisation based in Co. Clare

The IT Governance Risk & Compliance Analyst will be responsible for overseeing the Governance, Risk Management and Compliance activities of the IT function for our Client.

The IT GRC Analyst will closely with IT Cyber Security, Infrastructure and Application teams and will define and enforce adherence to IT Policies and Procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of IT GRC policies, processes, and procedures to align across multiple regulatory compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of IT governance initiatives across the organization.
• Drive the delivery of cross-functional training initiatives aimed at enhancing IT GRC understanding.
• Manage the IT Risk Register, ensuring team commitment to mitigate or eliminate risks.
• Conduct and document Risk Assessments of IT Systems.
• Coordinate IT audits and compliance reviews, recording and managing any feedback items received from same.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Alternatively substantial relevant experience will be considered.
• 3 years plus experience in a Compliance or Cyber Security focused role, with an interest in transitioning into an IT GRC role
• Excellent communication, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Certification in CISA, CRISC or CISSP preferred but not essential.
• Experience with risk management methodologies and compliance tools.
• Strong grasp of cyber security concepts (attack vectors, frameworks, etc)

Job Title: Director of Legal & Governance

Location: Hybrid / FAI HQ Abbottstown

Department: Legal & Governance

Reporting To: Chief Operating Officer

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Introduction:

The Legal & Governance Department is critical to ensuring the integrity, accountability, and operational resilience of the FAI. This department provides expert legal guidance, embeds good governance practices, oversees club licensing, ensures regulatory compliance, and upholds safeguarding, ethics, and disciplinary standards across the football community. It also supports the FAI Board and Committees in ensuring best-practice governance and transparent decision-making.

Purpose of the role:

The Director of Legal & Governance is responsible for providing strategic leadership in all legal, regulatory, and governance matters while overseeing the organisation's risk and compliance frameworks. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), this role ensures that the FAI conducts its operations in line with statutory requirements, ethical standards, and international football regulations. The Director also acts as Company Secretary & Data Protection Officer.

Reporting Relationships:

This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and supports the Board and Governance Committee. It has management responsibility for legal counsel, governance officers, disciplinary control unit,

club licensing team

and contractors, and works closely with the CEO and other members of the Senior Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Legal Advisory

• Serve as a core member of the SLT, contributing to the strategic direction and operational priorities of the FAI.

• Provide timely, accurate, and cost-effective legal and regulatory advice across all business functions.

• Oversee the legal department including legal counsel, disciplinary, safeguarding, and child welfare functions.

• Oversee Club Licensing department.

• Act as Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with GDPR and related data privacy laws.

• Lead on legal matters relating to major events, commercial contracts, employment law, conveyancing, litigation, and brand/IP protection.

Governance & Company Secretariat

• Serve as Company Secretary as required, ensuring compliance with company law and supporting good governance across the FAI or manages through a third-party CoSec provider.

• Provide secretariat services through internal team or Third-Party provider to the Board and its Committees, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, action tracking, and regulatory compliance.

• Overall responsibility for the planning and management of General Assembly, AGMs, EGMs, and director elections in coordination with relevant Chambers.

• Draft and update governance documentation, including the Constitution, Regulations, and Committee Terms of Reference.

• Support the COO and other departments on all governance-related initiatives including the cascade of Governance Best Practice throughout the game.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Design and implement the FAI's enterprise risk management framework, including the maintenance of risk registers and reporting to the Board.

• Lead compliance initiatives across the organisation, including adherence to internal policies, safeguarding standards, Sport Ireland requirements, and UEFA/FIFA regulations.

• Identify and communicate legislative or regulatory changes that may impact the organisation.

• Ensure insurance notifications and claims are handled in a timely and compliant manner.

Regulatory & Disciplinary Oversight

• Collaborate with the Disciplinary Regulations Officer on regulatory hearings, arbitrations, integrity matters, and investigations.

• Interpret and apply FAI, UEFA, and FIFA Rules and Regulations, offering legal and procedural guidance as required.

• Oversee the resolution of disputes and litigation in a way that protects the FAI's legal and reputational standing.

• Promote and enforce adherence to FAI policies and procedures, recommending improvements where appropriate.

Stakeholder & External Engagement

• Build strong working relationships with key external partners, including Sport Ireland, FIFA, UEFA, legal service providers, and regulatory authorities.
• Represent the FAI in dealings with regulators, external counsel, and stakeholders on governance, legal, and compliance matters.

Experience Required:

• 10+ Years experience in a Leadership Role

• A corporate governance expert and professional company secretary.

• Experience of working within a highly regulated environment.

• First class interpersonal skills, including discretion. Used to building credibility with senior figures and managing the relationships between Executives and Boards. Has the confidence to make impactful interventions at Board meetings.

• Experience of working with confidential and sensitive material in a professional manner.

• Significant experience of operating at a senior management level, dispensing accurate and respected governance advice. Able to evidence experience of running a service function highly regarded by its stakeholders.

• Experience of representing an organisation in front of regulators and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Law Degree – LLB or BCL and Member of Law Society of Ireland

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in Ireland (or England/Wales, Northern Ireland), with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.

• ICSA (CGI UK & Ireland) qualified Company Secretary (ACIS or FCIS), or equivalent.

• Additional certification in compliance, data protection (e.g., CIPP/E), or risk management (e.g., IRM, ISO is highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of Irish corporate and regulatory law, including sports governance frameworks.

• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, data protection, safeguarding, and enterprise risk.

• Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage confidential information.

• First-class written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to motivate teams, manage performance, and deliver on strategic goals.

• Politically astute, with the ability to navigate complex governance environments.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter. In your cover letter, we ask that you specifically address the following:

• What excites you most about the role?
• Outline your experience as it relates to the above mentioned criteria.

Our Benefits

We are proud of the range of benefits we can provide:

• Two premium level tickets to each home international game
• Sick pay scheme and family friendly leave
• Opportunities to work at international matches
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Bike to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programs
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible hours working arrangements
• Discounted access to the National Aquatic Centre and gym complex

Closing date for receipt of applications is close of business on Monday, 22nd September 2025.

The Football Association of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.