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Paul Smyth, founder of Nexus Search, executive search for regulated firms in Ireland.

Executive search for PCF, C-suite and board appointments in Ireland

Nexus Search works with Central Bank regulated firms on the appointments that face the most scrutiny: PCF, C-suite and board.

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What Nexus Search does

Selected appointments

  • Country CEO, then Head of Compliance and Head of Risk and MLRO, for a UK FinTech's Irish EMI

  • European CEO, and Head of Compliance and MLRO, for a US digital assets exchange's EU entity

  • The full senior team for an insurance start-up: CEO, CRO, CCO, Head of Operations and Head of Underwriting

  • INED and Audit and Risk Committee Chair for a payment institution

  • INED for an exchange holding CASP and EMI licences

  • Designated persons for several ManCos

Paul Smyth, Nexus Search

Who you'll work with

Paul Smyth has worked in Irish financial services talent since 2007, including leading recruitment across most of Europe for State Street. He founded Nexus Search to focus on the appointments that matter most to regulated firms: PCF, C-suite and board. He is also an ICF PCC accredited executive coach. About Paul

Know the market before you hire

A Head of Compliance in Irish FinTech typically earns around €150,000 base, and an MLRO around €140,000. See the full 2026 benchmarks for PCF, leadership and board appointments.

How ready is your firm if a PCF leaves tomorrow?

Five minutes. An instant score across five areas.

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