Senior Compliance Analyst

What does this role entail?

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sr. Compliance Analyst to join our Privacy and Risk team. This is a high impact role for a compliance professional with strong regulatory acumen, operational rigor, and the ability to drive independent initiatives in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maturing a global compliance program that ensures alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., Global outsourcing requirements for financial services, etc.) and internal risk and governance frameworks. You’ll operate as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor across business functions, embedding compliance by design principles into operational processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of SaaS environments, regulatory trends, and a hands-on approach to program execution, with the capacity to lead, influence, and deliver from day one.

Your Responsibilities:

Maintaining a registry of key guidelines, laws and regulations that impact Fenergo, directly or indirectly through its client base.

• Analysing and interpreting their impact on the Fenergo's operations and identifying any potential risks.
• Staying up to date with changes in those guidelines, laws and regulations.
• Working with individual business areas to identify and operationalise appropriate controls to address identified risks.
• Providing guidance and support to employees on compliance related matters.
• Serving as a point of contact for customer audits.
• Developing and maintaining awareness material, playbooks, FAQs and delivering training to employees.
• Supporting customer and prospective customers’ due diligence questionnaires.
• Reviewing customer contracts and attending customer calls to ensure contracts comply with operational processes.
• Enhancing program objectives and key results, and reporting to senior management on a regular basis.  
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business or related field.
• Advanced certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CISA or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of compliance or risk management experience, ideally in a SaaS or regulated technology environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead compliance initiatives independently, working cross functionally with product, legal, engineering and other teams.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics to senior stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Highly analytical, detail oriented, and capable of balancing risk and business priorities.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast paced, high growth environments, managing multiple workstreams and deadlines.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in a cloud-native SaaS environment, with knowledge of cloud service providers’ shared responsibility models (e.g., AWS).
• Familiarity with third party risk management practices, particularly as they relate to, compliance and outsourcing governance.
• Hands on experience with compliance tooling and GRC platforms such as OneTrust.

What's in it for you?

• Healthcare cover through the VHI
• Company pension contribution 
• Life assurance/ Income protection
• 23 days annual leave
• 3 company days
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Work From Home set-up allowance
• Opportunity to work with clients and colleagues on a global scale for a world leader in Client Lifecycle Management
• Other competitive company benefits, such as flexible working hours, work from home policy, bike to work scheme, sports and social committee, weekly fitness and sports classes and much more
• Buddy system for all new starters
• Collaborative working environment
• Extensive training programs, classroom and online, through ‘Fenergo University’
• Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge Fintech Product, using the latest of tools and technologies
• Defined training and role tracking to allow you see and assess your own career development and progress.
• Active sports and social club
• State of the art offices in the heart of Dublin’s Docklands with great facilities, canteen and games area

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity

Fenergo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees are valued, respected, and can reach their full potential. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our company culture, fosters innovation, and contributes to our overall success. We strive to provide a fair and supportive environment for all employees, promoting equal opportunities for career development and advancement. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment opportunities and join our team in contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.