About this role
Role Overview
- Monitor developments in Product Governance regulation and support implementation and adherence to regulatory change and Central Bank of Ireland expectations
- Work with the Risk team to assess the impact of Davy’s product manufacturing and distribution activities on the Group’s risk profile
- Prepare Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Product Governance risk metrics
- Act as the primary point of contact for the Product & Service Approval Process and Product Governance queries between Second Line of Defence (Compliance, Risk, Legal) and First Line business units, operations, and central functions
- Determine whether proposed initiatives fall within scope of product governance frameworks
- Embed and maintain Product Governance policies, procedures, templates and processes across all Davy entities
- Provide Product Governance training to teams involved in Product manufacturing, Product distribution, Relevant Committees, and Product Design & Delivery
- Oversee and manage the end‑to‑end Product & Service Approval Process workflow, from proposal intake to approval, monitoring and driving Product Governance reporting across Product manufacturing and distribution activities, exceptions management, and risk appetite
Requirements
- 5 years + experience in a product governance role within a MiFID Investment Firm
- Strong knowledge of financial products
- Strong understanding of conduct risk and customer protection
- Proven experience working in a regulated, compliance‑driven financial services environment
- Knowledge of MiFID II regulations
- Risk consulting experience (advantageous)
- Chartered Accountant qualification or equivalent professional experience (advantageous)
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual performance-related discretionary bonus
- Annual flexible benefits
- Employer pension contribution
- Multiple insurance coverage
- Training support provided by award-winning Learning & Development Team
- Extensive sports & social programmes (including free on-site gym & fitness studio)
- Flexible working options
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced leave options
- Social & community care initiatives