Job Overview
Location
Ireland - Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
HR & Recruiting
Date Posted
April 16, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • The Head of AML/CTF Compliance is a critical leadership role responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day management of the AML/CFT function for Optal Financial Europe Limited (OFEL), WEX’s authorised Electronic Money Institution in Ireland regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
- • The role involves ensuring OFEL maintains its standing as an authorised EMI by meeting all CBI AML/CFT requirements, acting as the primary point of contact for the regulator, executing statutory duties as Money Laundering Reporting Officer, and overseeing financial crime-related regulatory reporting, including the Risk Evaluation Questionnaire and Annual MLRO Report.
- • The position requires proactive monitoring of the evolving regulatory landscape, particularly upcoming EU regulations like the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), and acting as a high-level advisor to the Board and Executive team on achieving business objectives through customer-first solutions that satisfy AML/CFT requirements.
- • The successful candidate will lead the creation and update of the OFEL Financial Crime Risk Assessment, oversee KYC/CDD processes and transaction monitoring systems, own the Annual Compliance Testing & Oversight Plan, and partner with product and commercial teams to integrate compliance by design before product launches.
- • This is a PCF-52 role subject to formal approval by the Central Bank of Ireland, requiring the individual to be an Irish resident legally permitted to work in Ireland and comply with CBI’s Fitness and Probity Standards.
- • The role offers remote working with ad-hoc meetings in the Dublin office, a 40-hour week (Monday to Friday, no evenings or weekends), and the opportunity to utilise internal tools including AI and data analytics to modernise AML processes and capabilities.
- • As a strategic partner to local and global business units, the Head of AML/CTF Compliance will contribute to the International Compliance team, lead cross-border initiatives, and share best practices to ensure a consistent global financial crime posture.
🎯 Requirements
- • Experience in AML, compliance, or legal within the financial services sector, with EMI or Payment Institution experience highly preferred.
- • Proven ability to manage complex testing plans and lead successful audit outcomes within a regulated Irish environment.
- • Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate with global colleagues and influence Board-level stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
- • Degree in management, economics, law, or equivalent professional experience; AML/KYC-related certification (e.g., CAMS, ICA) is expected.
- • Must be an Irish resident and legally permitted to work in Ireland.
- • Must comply with the CBI’s Fitness and Probity Standards, including the Common Conduct Standards and Additional Conduct Standards.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Highly competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- • Annual company bonus
- • PRSA - 7% Employer and 3% Employee
- • 40-hour week - Monday to Friday, no evenings or weekends
- • Remote working (Ad-Hoc meetings in the Dublin office)
- • Private Medical
- • Life assurance
- • Employee wellbeing
Skills & Technologies
About WEX Inc.
WEX Inc. is a global commerce platform headquartered in Portland, Maine, providing payment processing and business solutions across fleet, travel, and healthcare sectors. Founded in 1983, the company offers fuel cards, corporate payments, virtual cards, and benefits administration technology that simplifies complex transactions, enhances security, and delivers data-driven insights for businesses of all sizes. WEX serves customers in North America, South America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, enabling efficient fleet operations, streamlined travel booking, and improved healthcare benefit management through innovative payment systems and software.
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