Regulatory Manager/ Associate Director

Grant Thornton is a global network of independent firms delivering advisory, tax, audit and financial services. With a presence in more than 149 countries, we deliver innovative solutions backed by advanced technology and a team of nearly 13,000 professionals.

Regulatory Associate Director – oversee our regulatory compliance activities, ensuring adherence to Irish, UK and EU regulations with a focus on audit regulation. Report to the Quality and Ethics Director as part of the wider Quality and Ethics team.

• Oversee the firm’s regulatory compliance framework, focusing on audit-specific obligations nationwide.
• Serve as the in‑house expert on regulatory developments, advising leadership on expectations.
• Coordinate firmwide readiness for regulatory inspections (IAASA, CAI, FRC, PCAOB), manage the inspection process and ensure timely resolution of all items.
• Play a key role in regulator interactions during inspections, ensuring accurate and timely responses.
• Monitor, interpret and implement changes in regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic input into M&A activity, policy development and client delivery where applicable.
• Manage end‑to‑end regulatory filings and maintain accurate submissions to authorities.
• Maintain robust documentation for regulatory items, policies and procedures.
• Coach, train and guide stakeholders to promote best practices in regulatory matters.
• Champion good practices and embed strong regulatory practices within the business.
• Assist with auditor registration processes for new registrations of the audit firm and responsible individuals.
• Work on platform and/or business combinations related activities as required.
• Escalate matters to the Head of Risk and Quality and the Quality and Ethics Director.
• Prepare internal reports on regulatory activity as required.
• Build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Provide training and supervision to less experienced colleagues, offering consistent and regular feedback.
• Adhere to the highest professional standards and maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive matters.
• Support wider firm risk and quality initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current or prior experience in external or internal audit, testing, compliance review, quality, risk management.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and EU audit regulatory frameworks and standards, including ISQM 1.
• Proven ability to manage inspection preparation and communicate effectively with regulators.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate, and complete multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail‑oriented and deadline‑focused.
• Team‑oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work autonomously and involve team members, escalating issues as needed.
• Strong relationship‑building skills.
• Focus on strong client service and responsiveness.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive audit, internal audit, or quality & risk management experience.
• Experience in a medium to large accounting firm is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills.
• Experience in implementation or testing of ISQM 1 or PCAOB rules is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and productivity applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint).

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