Regulatory talent acquisition
Targeted search for compliance, risk, AML, finance operations, and other roles that carry real governance weight.
Financial services HR in Dublin
HR That Keeps Pace with Dublin's fintech surge.
Financial services firms lose good people when HR lags behind growth, regulation, or restructuring. Why let that happen? Kearney's HR Solutions builds compliant, agile teams that can scale without losing control.
We combine Central Bank of Ireland awareness, practical talent acquisition, and calm employee relations support. The result is simple: stronger hiring decisions, cleaner operating models, and less churn in the roles that matter most.
3 of Dublin's top 10 fintechs
Trusted support for regulated growth.
50+ compliance officers placed
In 18 months, with pace and care.
QFA-led consultancy
Every consultant is qualified or working towards it.
Solving the compliance talent puzzle
Qualified people are scarce. So how do you hire well?
Compliance talent in Dublin is thin on the ground, and the wrong hire is expensive. We map the market, build targeted pipelines, and use regulatory networks that most generalist recruiters simply don't have.
Deep sector search
We reach across payments, funds, lending, and fintech. That means you see candidates who understand regulated environments, not just polished CVs.
Pipeline building
Need a Head of Compliance in weeks, not months? We create direct outreach tracks, referral loops, and market maps that keep the shortlist moving.
Fast placement, careful fit
We recently placed a Head of Compliance for a payments firm in three weeks. Quick? Yes. Rushed? Never.
3 weeks
For a critical compliance hire at pace.
50+
Compliance professionals placed across the market.
30%
Potential talent loss in the first two years, if churn goes unchecked.
Want to reduce turnover before it starts? We can show you where the risk sits, role by role, and what to change first.
HR restructuring for post-merger fintech
When two regulated entities become one, what happens to HR?
Structure changes fast after acquisition. Reporting lines shift, policies clash, and people start asking hard questions. We help you reset HR operating models without losing momentum or trust.
Due diligence to design
We assess contracts, reward frameworks, and policy gaps before the merger dust settles. Why wait for friction to appear?
10-week operating model reset
From discovery to launch, we rebuilt the HR function for two regulated businesses in ten weeks, with a clear decision map and sensible governance.
Steady employee relations
Hard conversations happen. We handle them with a calm process, consistent language, and visible leadership support.
End-to-end financial services HR
The building blocks of resilient growth.
Need one partner for hiring, pay, redesign, and employee relations? That keeps things tidy, doesn't it?
Compensation benchmarking
Clear market data for reward structures, retention pressures, and offer decisions that need to land first time.
HR function redesign
Sharper processes, cleaner handoffs, and operating models that fit a scaling fintech rather than a generic template.
Culture & engagement surveys
Quick signal on sentiment, risk, and leadership trust. Because if people are worried, you'll hear it soon enough.
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Kearney's HR Solutions helped us scale from 20 to 100 people without a single regulatory mis-step. The team was practical, quick, and sharp on the details that matter.
Financial services HR FAQ
Straight answers for busy decision-makers.
You need clarity before you commit. Fair enough. Here are the questions we hear most often from Dublin firms.
Do you understand IFD and IFR requirements?
Yes. Our consultants are trained on the framework and we translate the obligations into hiring profiles, role design, and governance-friendly processes.
Can you help with fitness and probity assessments?
Absolutely. We support the recruitment side, the documentation flow, and the practical checks that keep your process moving without slippage.
Can you support a restructure after acquisition?
We can. That work usually includes operating model design, manager communication, policy alignment, and employee relations support through the transition.
Do you work with scaling fintechs outside Dublin?
Yes, though Dublin is where much of our regulated growth work starts. We support Irish firms wherever the hiring pressure is showing up.
Future-proof your financial workforce
Book a compliance talent audit.
If you're scaling, merging, or trying to steady a stretched HR function, let's talk. We'll show you where the talent risk is and what to do next.