Director: Forensic Technology/Data Analytics/FinCrime/Regulatory

Brimstone-Recruitment
City Of Dublin, Ireland
4 days ago
Seniority
Director
Posted
15 Apr 2026 (4 days ago)

Director: Forensic Technology/Data Analytics/FinCrime/Regulatory Compliance

Dublin (Ireland)/hybrid – open to people wanting to relocate from UK or EU

Profile:

You will have extensive experience of leading teams on high profile engagements likely from a Consultancy/advisory background (Big4 or similar).

An ambitious and experienced leader with a proven track record in forensic data analytics (with significant FinCrime, AML, Fraud, Investigations, and Compliance), a passion for technology, and a strong commercial mindset as our team is growing.

Experience:

* Over 10 years of relevant professional experience in forensic data analytics, risk analytics, or a closely related field and with experience at a commercial/leadership level.

* Extensive experience in a leadership role within a major consultancy (Big4 or similar is the most likely background), other backgrounds at a similar level able demonstrable track record of winning new business and managing a team so you can transition into an advisory role.

* The ability to manage a portfolio of complex projects and navigate high-pressure and often sensitive client situations with confidence and integrity.

* Significant experience in FinCrime; AML, Sanctions; fraud investigations, or regulatory compliance is a strong advantage.

Technical:

* A strategic understanding of advanced data analytics techniques; while not always hands-on, you must be able to direct and liaise with technical teams.

* Expert-level knowledge of SQL (SQL (T-SQL, PL/SQL) and its applications used in complex data environments.

* Strong understanding of Python for data analysis, automation, and machine learning apps.

* Familiarity with leading data visualisation tools (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik or LookerStudio) and their strategic application in delivering insights to senior stakeholders.

* Experience architecting or overseeing solutions using Big Data technologies (Apache Hive, Spark, Presto) for processing large-scale distributed datasets.

* Demonstrable experience in the strategic application of Generative AI, Machine Learning, or Natural Language Processing (NLP) to solve real-world investigative or compliance challenges is highly desirable.

* A strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and eDiscovery tools (Relativity) is a significant advantage.

Leadership:

* Exceptional leadership and people management skills with a genuine interest in developing others.

* Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus at the most senior levels.

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About Brimstone Consulting: We specialise in finding highly qualified staff in the following areas:

Forensic Accounting & Fraud - (AML/CTF, Investigation, CFE’s etc.); Legal and LegalTech (E-Discovery, Digital Forensics, EDRM); Big Data and Data Analytics- (MI/BI/CI);InfoSec and Cyber Crime; Audit; Accountancy and Finance; FinTech (Payments etc.);Risk - (Credit, Regulatory, Liquidity, Market, Analysts-SAS, SPSS etc.);Compliance/Corporate Governance ;IT- (full SDLC- BA’s PM’s , Architects, Developers etc.);

Brimstone Consulting acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. Brimstone Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. Due to time constraints we can only reply to applicants that match our clients’ specifications. We may store applications in our cloud storage facilities that may include dropbox

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