Head of Regulated Entities

WEX

. Provide strategic oversight, day-to-day management, and operational governance of WEX’s regulated electronic money institutions across EMEA .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeDublin • IrelandLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic oversight and operational governance in regulated financial services, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to manage outsourced service providers and navigate complex regulatory environments while leveraging modern technology tools.

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Progressive Leadership ExperienceOperational GovernanceOutsourced Service Provider ManagementRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeStakeholder Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Operational ManagementRisk ManagementCompliance OversightGovernance FrameworksCard Scheme OperationsProject ManagementFinancial Services RegulationsData SecurityOperational ResilienceB2B E-Money Knowledge

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationMentorshipPerformance ManagementProactive MindsetStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

AI-Driven Workflow EnginesData Visualization ToolsetsGeminiAutomated Reporting Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Economics, Law, or ITCentral Bank of Ireland Fitness and Probity ApprovalFCA Approval for EMD Role

Industry Keywords

Electronic Money InstitutionsPayment InstitutionsFinancial Conduct AuthorityCentral Bank of IrelandEBA Outsourcing GuidelinesMultinational Financial InstitutionsCorporate Governance StandardsOperational OversightConflicts of Interest PoliciesIndividual Accountability Framework

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic oversight, day-to-day management, and operational governance of WEX’s regulated electronic money institutions across EMEA
Serve as primary operational liaison to the Central Bank of Ireland and Financial Conduct Authority
Ensure entity operations align with compliance, risk management, governance, legal, and regulatory requirements
Drive execution of strategic initiatives established by the WEX Group Executive Leadership Team and local Boards of Directors
Oversee operational resilience frameworks for OFEL and OFL, including critical third-party and internal service providers
Guide the OFEL and OFL Boards on operational resilience
Manage, oversee, and monitor internal Outsourced Service Providers and external vendors
Supervise the Outsourced Service Implementation Manager
Direct IT-related operational matters, systemic stability, data security, and service delivery
Take responsibility for annual certification and ongoing oversight of relevant employees under the CBI Individual Accountability Framework
Manage Ireland- and UK-based personnel and operational expenditure with Finance Directors
Identify and leverage AI, Large Language Models, automated reporting platforms, and other digital technologies
Communicate business performance, emerging risks, regulatory changes, and strategic recommendations to the Group ELT and local Boards
Maintain strategic relationships with commercial and ecosystem partners including Mastercard, eNett, and banking partners
Provide guidance, mentorship, performance management, and development for Ireland- and UK-based staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Progressive leadership experience in operations (IT ops, outsourcing, general management), legal, compliance, or risk management within a regulated financial services environment (EMIs or Payment Institutions strongly preferred)
Proven track record of executive leadership within a regulated payments or card issuing environment, including practical operational knowledge of card scheme operations
Extensive hands-on experience managing Outsourced Service Providers (OSPs) in compliance with FCA, EBA, and CBI outsourcing guidelines and industry best practices
Demonstrated success supporting complex projects and navigating governance within a matrixed, multinational public organization
Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Management, Economics, Law, IT, or equivalent senior professional experience
Deep commercial and structural understanding of the B2B e-money, card issuing, and payments landscape in Europe and the UK
Proactive mindset towards adopting and championing modern technology tools, including Gemini, AI-driven workflow engines, and data visualization toolsets
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to communicate complex operational and regulatory challenges to Board-level executives and international leadership
Broad knowledge of international laws, regulatory expectations, and corporate governance standards applicable to multinational financial institutions
Must be an Irish resident legally authorized to work in Ireland
Must obtain formal approval by the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness and Probity team and FCA approval for the EMD role
Must formally agree in writing to comply with the CBI’s Fitness and Probity Standards, OFEL Individual Accountability Framework, and WEX International Fitness & Probity Policy
Strict adherence to WEX policies concerning conflicts of interest
Ensure comprehensive governance, operational oversight, and orderly handover protocols and documentation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive salary (dependant on experience)
Annual Company Bonus
40-hour week - Monday to Friday, no evenings or weekends
Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the Dublin office)
Pension PRSA - 7% Employer and 3% Employee
Private Medical Insurance
Group Life Assurance
Employee wellbeing platforms