Europe Payments Manager

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a leading consultancy firm seeking to appoint an experienced Europe Manager to their growing regulatory advisory team.

The Role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a regulatory professional to step into a senior leadership role within a specialist consultancy supporting clients across the UK and Europe.
As Europe Manager, you will take responsibility for leading multiple client engagements within the payments and e-money sector, providing strategic regulatory insight, overseeing teams, and ensuring delivery excellence. This position will play a key role in shaping and expanding the firm's European consulting practice, supporting clients with complex compliance challenges and fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.

What You Will Do

• Lead a portfolio of client projects, managing delivery across regulatory compliance, audit, and assurance assignments.
• Provide expert guidance on payments and e-money regulation including PSD2, safeguarding, AML/CTF, and consumer protection.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of consultants, supporting professional growth and ensuring quality outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and design effective regulatory strategies.
• Contribute to the firm's European service development, identifying new opportunities and driving innovation.
• Ensure consistent delivery against project quality, timelines, and commercial targets.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of European regulatory developments and industry best practice.

What's in It for You

• Opportunity to lead within a growing, award-winning consultancy known for its expertise in governance, risk, and compliance.
• Direct client exposure across a diverse European portfolio of payments and financial services firms.
• Collaborative culture with hybrid working and genuine flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including enhanced leave, pension, private medical cover, learning and development support, and a strong social and wellbeing culture.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in regulatory compliance, audit, or risk management within financial services.
• Deep understanding of European and UK payments regulation (PSD2, safeguarding, AML/CTF).
• Proven experience leading teams and managing multiple client engagements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project-delivery skills.
• Strong analytical mindset, commercial acumen, and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

What's the next step?

If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other senior accountancy jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Emma Jayne Bowen at VANRATH or on LinkedIn in the strictest confidence.

Why VANRATH will help you secure your next role:

Established in 2000, VANRATH has become a market leader in Northern Ireland. This success is a direct result of our dedication to confidentiality, professionalism, and the wealth of knowledge held by our Senior Consultants. VANRATH has a proven record of pairing the best local talent with leading businesses.