Senior Compliance Officer

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, all more confidently and more often—that’s what we call the courage to thrive.   We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

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.

We actively uphold transparent and fair hiring practices that support individual opportunity, inclusive culture, and career mobility across all levels of our organisation.

We offer meaningful opportunities for growth, a culture of inclusion, and a strong commitment to transparency and integrity in everything we do.

Job Description

U.S. Bank Europe (USBE) Corporate Compliance operates within the Risk Management and Compliance structure and forms part of the Bank’s second line of defence. The Compliance function provides independent oversight and challenge, supports effective risk management, and offers advice and assurance to the Board, Senior Management, regulators, and other key stakeholders that USBE operates in compliance with applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

The Senior Compliance Officer – Compliance Programmes will work collaboratively with colleagues across Compliance and the wider business to support the management of regulatory change and compliance risk assessment processes. The role reports directly to the Head of Compliance Programmes and is based in Cherrywood, Dublin.

Key accountabilities:

• Support the execution of the regulatory change management (RCM) framework by applying standard methodologies to ensure regulatory requirements are implemented in line with required compliance timelines.

• Coordinate regulatory change initiatives, including programme management responsibility for assigned regulatory developments.

• Support the closure, validation, and transition of regulatory change initiatives into business‑as‑usual processes.

• Contribute to the delivery of quarterly and annual Compliance Risk Assessments.

• Act as a point of contact for business line queries relating to Compliance Programmes, in particular Compliance Material Review and Approval (CMRA), RCM and Compliance Risk Assessments.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with Business Lines to support a culture of openness and constructive challenge.

• Establish and maintain a network of internal stakeholders across U.S. Bank Enterprise Programme partners and relevant international entities.

• Collaborate closely with Compliance colleagues to support consistent oversight and challenge across regulated activities.

Skills & experience required:

• Strong collaborative approach with a focus on delivery and execution.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Positive, proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving capabilities.

• High level of attention to detail with a structured, process‑driven approach.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes to a high professional standard.

• 2–4 years’ experience in a Risk, Compliance, or Audit role within Financial Services, preferably within a credit institution or payments services provider.

• Working knowledge of key regulatory and compliance topics.

• Demonstrated experience applying compliance risk management practices in a practical environment.

• Proven ability to work independently and deliver effective, pragmatic solutions.

• Project management experience, with a strong emphasis on prioritisation, communication, and delivery.

• Third‑level qualification (degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Business, Finance, or similar).

• A Diploma in Compliance or similar qualification is desirable; a Master’s degree and/or relevant professional qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Additional information

• The role offers a hybrid / flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.

 

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact your recruiter for guidance and support.

Total Rewards

U.S. Bank is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices in line with local regulatory and legal requirements. Our total rewards approach is designed to attract, retain, and support top talent while ensuring equal pay for work of equal value.

We offer a market-competitive compensation package that includes:

• Clearly defined salary ranges aligned with industry benchmarks and internal equity standards.

• Performance-based incentives for eligible employees (as defined by relevant plan rules), awarded through transparent, objective criteria that recognize both individual and company performance.

• Inclusive equitable benefits that are accessible to all employees and focused around our 3 main pillars of financial wellbeing, health & wellness).

• Continuous development opportunities including training, education support, and career progression pathways based on inclusive and transparent criteria.

• Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and milestones for all.

We regularly review our compensation and benefits to ensure they remain competitive, inclusive, and responsive to employee needs and market trends. Further details of the compensation package will be provided upon application.

We encourage candidates to explore the full value of our offer, including monetary and non-monetary benefits, at Employee benefits and development | U.S. Bank | Elavon.

Closing Date

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

We aim to provide timely updates throughout the process and encourage early applications to ensure consideration.