Regulatory Compliance Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Assist in the implementation of Sylvera’s compliance framework in alignment with the ESMA EU ESG Ratings Regulation.

• Establish and uphold governance structures expected of a recognized ESG rating provider.

• Aid Sylvera in meeting its ongoing regulatory responsibilities.

• Collaborate closely with the global team to tackle regulatory challenges and ensure adherence.

• Counsel senior management and the board regarding regulatory compliance issues.

• Deliver regular compliance reports.

• Serve as the main point of contact with ESMA.

• Handle regulatory correspondence, notifications, and information requests.

• Keep track of changes in the ESG Ratings Regulation, associated Delegated Regulations, and ESMA guidelines.

• Evaluate the impact of regulatory developments on Sylvera.

• Create, maintain, and enforce compliance policies, procedures, and monitoring programs, including periodic evaluations.

• Keep records that demonstrate compliance to ESMA upon request.

• Identify, manage, mitigate, and disclose actual and potential conflicts of interest.

• Maintain a register of conflicts of interest.

• Provide training to relevant staff on regulatory responsibilities and policies.

• Oversee internal compliance monitoring.

• Foster a culture of compliance within the Irish entity and the broader Sylvera group.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant compliance experience.

• Must be located in Ireland.

• Experience in developing a regulatory framework within a startup or scale-up environment.

• Proficient understanding of the ESMA regulatory framework pertaining to ESG ratings, including governance, conflicts of interest, and internal control requirements.

• Background in analyzing, assessing, and managing regulatory and compliance risks.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing effective regulatory and governance systems and controls.

• Experience interacting with a regulatory body.

• Strong skills in drafting, verbal communication, analysis, and stakeholder management.

• Capacity to work independently while collaborating with a global team.

• Knowledge of the voluntary carbon market and/or ESG data and analytics is a plus.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the specified location as required by the application form.

• Visa sponsorship requirements must be stated as needed by the application form.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity in a rapidly growing startup.

• Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.

• Unlimited annual leave, with encouragement to actually take time off!

• Enhanced parental leave.

• Up to 20 days of paid sick leave.

• Access to top-notch technology to support your work.

• Availability of Mental Health support.

• Monthly team social events.