Head of Regulated Entities, EMEA

Head of Regulated Entities, EMEA / Hybrid 1-2 days per week in the Dublin office / Competitive basic salary, plus Annual STIP Bonus / Benefits / Permanent About the Team/Role The Head of Regulated Entities, EMEA (HRE) is a critical executive leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight, day-to-day management, and operational governance of WEX’s regulated electronic money institutions (EMIs) across the EMEA region: Optal Financial Europe Limited (OFEL) in Dublin, Ireland, and Optal Financial Limited (OFL) in London, United Kingdom. Acting as a pivotal liaison to key regulatory authorities, primarily the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the HRE ensures that all entity operations maintain the highest standards of compliance, risk management, and governance. The successful candidate will drive the operational execution of strategic initiatives set by the WEX Group Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and local Boards of Directors. The successful candidate will drive the operational execution of strategic initiatives set by the WEX Group Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and local Boards of Directors. In this role, you will be expected to foster operational excellence by adopting modern tools and capabilities, including AI, automation, and advanced analytics, to optimize governance, scale operational resilience frameworks, and drive efficient execution in a multi-jurisdictional, matrixed environment. “This role has been identified as a Pre-Approval Controlled Function (“PCF”) under the CBI’s Fitness & Probity Standards. Accordingly, OFEL must be satisfied on reasonable grounds that the role holder complies at all times with the Fitness and Probity Standards and all other relevant conduct Standards. Applicants agree to permit OFEL (or its agents) to conduct such due diligence as it deems necessary to satisfy itself on reasonable grounds that you comply with the Fitness and Probity Standards and that you will provide OFEL with all information and/or documentation relating to your qualifications, experience, employment history, financial soundness and other interests that the OFEL requests for that purpose. Whilst an offer of employment can be made, ongoing employment is subject to Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) appro val. Within the CBI regulatory framework, this role encompasses the Pre-Approved Control Function designations of PCF-1 (Executive Director), PCF-8 (Chief Executive Officer), and PCF-42 (Chief Operating Officer)." What’s on offer? 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  How you'll make an impact Regulatory Governance & Operational Oversight Regulatory Liaison: Serve as the primary operational liaison…