About Payoneer
Founded in 2005, Payoneer is the global financial platform that removes friction from doing business across borders, with a mission to connect the world’s underserved businesses to a rising global economy. We’re a community with over 2,500 colleagues all over the world, working to serve customers, and partners in over 190 countries and territories.
By taking the complexity out of the financial workflows–including everything from global payments and compliance to multi-currency and workforce management, to providing working capital and business intelligence–we give businesses the tools they need to work efficiently worldwide and grow with confidence.
Location: Dublin
Hybrid
Full-time
We are seeking a Head of Risk & Compliance (PCF-12 & PCF-14) to join Payoneer Europe Limited in Dublin, Ireland. This is a key leadership role responsible for shaping, implementing, and overseeing the company’s risk and compliance framework in alignment with Irish and EU regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has deep regulatory expertise, extensive experience interacting with the Central Bank of Ireland, and a proven ability to foster a strong compliance culture while enabling business growth.
Join us and play a pivotal role in supporting Payoneer’s mission to empower businesses to go beyond borders, limits, and expectations.
Develop, implement, and maintain risk and compliance policies, procedures, and standards for Payoneer Europe Limited in alignment with applicable regulatory requirements and industry best practices
Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Central Bank of Ireland and other regulatory authorities, overseeing regulatory inquiries and ensuring timely implementation of recommendations
Represent Payoneer Europe Limited in internal and external audits and execute follow-up actions as necessary
Serve as the primary regulatory and compliance liaison with banking partners and industry bodies, aligning efforts with company strategic goals
Prepare and deliver both oral and written compliance and risk reporting internally and externally, ensuring timely submission of mandatory regulatory reports
Monitor regulatory developments, emerging risks, and industry changes, advising senior leadership and the Board proactively
Maintain oversight and control of outsourced functions to ensure ongoing compliance with Irish and EU regulations
Build and strengthen cross-company relationships, foster a risk-aware culture, and contribute to the continued enhancement of the Global Compliance Program
7+ years of experience in regulatory compliance within regulated financial services organizations
Direct experience in a PCF-12 and/or PCF-14 role
Proven experience working with the Central Bank of Ireland and other regulatory bodies
Strong knowledge of Irish and EU financial services regulations and the broader regulatory landscape
A fast learner with a strong bias toward action and ownership
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address ambiguity and identify root causes
Exceptional communicator with the ability to influence and engage across all organizational levels
Highly organized with excellent time management, prioritization skills, and strong attention to detail
The Payoneer Ways of Working
Act as our customer’s partner on the inside
Learning what they need and creating what will help them go further.
Do it. Own it.
Being fearlessly accountable in everything we do.
Continuously improve
Always striving for a higher standard than our last.
Build each other up
Helping each other grow, as professionals and people.
If this sounds like a business, a community, and a mission you want to be part of, apply today.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Payoneer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment no matter your race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please speak to the recruiter managing the role for any adjustments. Decisions about requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.