AML/CFT Compliance Manager, Group Financial Crime Compliance, Dublin

Location/Office Policy: This role is Hybrid- 3 days in the office (currently 2 days Molesworth Street and 1 day in Central Park)

• Do you want to play a leading role in the global fight against financial crime?
• Do you want a role that is challenging, rewarding and all about keeping AIB and its customers safe from the harm of financial crime?
• Are you ready to lead a team of AML/CFT experts, guiding and challenging the business to make sure the Bank meets all its legal and regulatory obligations around money‑laundering, terrorist financing and wider financial crime risks?

What is the Role:

• The AML/CFT Compliance Manager is a leadership role reporting to the Head of AML/CFT Compliance within Group Compliance.  
• The role is responsible for leading a team of AML/CFT subject matter experts, providing co-ordinated second line oversight, challenge, and advisory support to ensure AIB meets its statutory and regulatory obligations across AML and CFT risk management.
• The role holder plays a key part in embedding the Group Financial Crime Framework, driving high standards of regulatory compliance, strengthening risk culture, and supporting strategic transformation initiatives.

Key accountabilities:

• Leading a small team of AML/CFT experts.
• Monitoring emerging AML/CFT risks, legal/regulatory developments, industry guidance, and assessing applicability to the Bank.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with other business support and control functions.
• Representing the Bank at internal committees, working groups, and relevant external industry forums.
• Positively influencing and challenging businesses areas to ensure that adequate and effective AML/CFT Controls are implemented and maintained
• Providing expert AML/CFT advice to business units, senior management, and Group functions, including support for:

• • New products/service proposals
  • Regulatory change projects
  • Market expansion, delivery channels, and technology changes

What you Will Bring ;

• At least 3 years previous management experience within a Compliance or Control function
• Holder of a Professional Compliance Qualification and relevant Continuous Professional (CPD) Accreditation and/or relevant qualification/professional membership (e.g. ACOI, Legal qualification)
• A strong understanding of current and emerging AML/CFT risks and practical experience of managing an effective control environment
• Previous experience in interpretation of legislation and/or knowledge of AML/CFT regulation
• Strong planning and organisational skills with an ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and varied decision making scenarios

Why Work for AIB:

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

Some of our benefits include;

• Market leading Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Variable Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family leave options
• Two volunteer days per year

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Key Capabilities

Behaviour Capabilities:

1. Customer First
2. Collaborates

1. Develops and Empowers
2. Ensures Accountability 

Technical Capabilities:

1. Knowledge of Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Requirements:
2. Depth of Technical Knowledge

External

If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Nicole Pasquetti, at careers@aib.ie  for a conversation.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie

Disclaimer: 

Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.  

This role is part of the Fitness & Probity Regime and Individual Accountability Framework, which set out the specific requirements applicable. 

Application deadline : 12th February 2026