Senior Compliance Manager in Ireland, Scotland at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Compliance Manager in Ireland.

This is a strategic leadership role focused on building, scaling, and managing global compliance and risk programs within a fast-growing, technology-driven environment. You will play a critical role in ensuring adherence to key security, privacy, and regulatory frameworks while supporting business growth and enterprise readiness. Working closely with Legal, Security, Product, Sales, and external auditors, you will help shape compliance strategies that balance regulatory obligations with operational agility. The role combines hands-on audit and governance responsibilities with high-level advisory and cross-functional collaboration. You will contribute directly to strengthening organizational trust, reducing risk exposure, and enabling scalable international operations. This opportunity is ideal for a pragmatic, business-oriented compliance leader who thrives in fast-paced, remote-first environments.

You will oversee and evolve the organization’s compliance and governance programs while supporting secure and scalable business growth.

• Own and scale global compliance initiatives across security, privacy, and regulatory frameworks
• Lead external audits and certification processes including SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and related standards
• Develop, maintain, and improve policies, controls, and governance processes aligned with business needs
• Partner with Sales and Customer teams to support enterprise security reviews and compliance requests
• Manage vendor risk assessments and third-party compliance processes
• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance and operational risks across the organization
• Apply practical, risk-based decision-making to balance compliance obligations with product and business priorities
• Monitor compliance incidents, requests, and escalations to ensure timely resolution
• Leverage compliance automation tools to improve reporting, workflows, and audit readiness
• Deliver internal compliance awareness and training initiatives across teams
• Advise leadership on compliance strategy, regulatory developments, and risk management decisions

The ideal candidate combines strong regulatory expertise with strategic thinking, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• 5–10+ years of experience in compliance, IT audit, risk management, or security governance roles
• Proven experience building and managing compliance programs, audits, and risk assessments
• Strong knowledge of frameworks such as GDPR, SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and related standards
• Experience coordinating and managing external auditors and certification processes
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into scalable and practical business processes
• Strong judgment with a pragmatic and business-oriented approach to compliance
• Experience using compliance automation tools such as Vanta or similar platforms
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Preferred: experience in SaaS, fintech, healthcare, payments, or data-intensive environments
• Preferred: familiarity with enterprise sales support, vendor risk management, and international regulatory environments (US, UK, EU)
• Preferred certifications: CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO Lead Auditor, or similar credentials

This role offers a flexible remote setup alongside competitive compensation and strong professional development support.

• Fully remote work environment across Europe
• Competitive compensation package based on experience and location
• Eligibility for employee equity and stock option plans
• Home office and professional development reimbursement budget (up to $1,500)
• Generous paid time off policy including birthday leave and flexible holidays
• Paid volunteer days to support community engagement initiatives
• Wellness programs including fitness and mindfulness activities
• Opportunity to contribute to mission-driven, global-impact initiatives
• Collaborative, international, and diverse work environment