Prinicpal Consultant

About us 

At Fenergo, we’re not just building software - we’re transforming how the world’s leading financial institutions fight financial crime. Headquartered in Dublin and trusted by over 100 of the world’s top financial institutions, we’re on a mission to change the game.  

We’re more than a global leader in AI-powered client lifecycle management - we’re reimagining how financial institutions tackle compliance. From Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) to rapidly evolving regulations, we turn complexity into clarity. Our FinCrime Operating System, powered by agentic AI and intelligent automation, helps financial institutions move faster, act smarter, and stay safer across 120+ countries.  

But we don’t stop there.  

At Fenergo, we believe in a world where financial institutions aren’t just compliant - they’re confident. Where technology doesn’t just meet regulations - it stays ahead of them. Our mission is to empower financial institutions to stop financial crime and create a safer world.   

Every product we build, every innovation we deliver, and every partnership we forge is shaped by that belief. We’re tackling some of the toughest challenges in financial technology. From speeding up onboarding to uncovering hidden risks, our work empowers banks to serve their customers with speed, integrity, and peace of mind.  

Join us, and be part of a team that’s building smart solutions, solving real problems, and shaping the future - together. 

What does this role entail?

The Principal Consultant role is a leadership position that requires expert-level knowledge of domain, product, and delivery methodology to guide and successfully implement Fenergo’s product offering within the client environment. In addition to strong delivery expertise, the Principal Consultant operates in an advisory capacity — engaging with clients from the outset to understand their strategic objectives and align them with Fenergo’s market solutions. By leveraging deep industry insight and best practices, the Principal Consultant guides clients toward optimal solution design and implementation, ensuring business value, regulatory compliance, and long-term success. 

These domains are typically: 

• Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) within the financial services industry; 

• Digital Transformation, Platform & Delivery Methodology 

• Financial Crime Compliance, including anti-money laundering, anti-terrorist financing, 

• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Financial Crime & Transaction Monitoring 

• Sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and fraud. 

• Credit Risk Assessment 

• Financial Markets Regulations.  

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor, leading by example and shaping the strategic direction of client engagements. They will leverage deep domain and product expertise to guide clients toward best-practice solutions, ensuring alignment with market standards and Fenergo’s value proposition. In addition to providing subject matter expertise and solutioning support, the Principal Consultant will proactively identify opportunities to optimize business outcomes and influence stakeholders across all levels — both internally and externally. 

The Principal Consultant will ensure clients realise measurable value from their investment in Fenergo’s solutions swiftly and sustainably, positioning Fenergo as a long-term strategic partner.  They are expected to have strong commercial acumen and an understanding of the commercial impact at all stages of delivery. The Principal Consultant will also support client solutions and sales as needed, ensuring best-practice design and identifying client needs for alignment with product strategy. 
The ability to travel (domestic and international) to attend on-site client meetings and/or to other Fenergo offices is also required. 

Main Responsibilities: 

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, leveraging deep domain and product expertise to shape strategic discussions and guide clients toward market-leading solutions using Fenergo. 

• Deliver tailored demonstrations and solution walkthroughs that illustrate how Fenergo’s capabilities align with client objectives and industry best practices. 

• Engage consultatively with clients, challenging assumptions and requirements to co-create optimal, scalable solutions that deliver measurable business value and align with Fenergo’s strategic vision. 

• Anticipate potential risks or delivery challenges, advising both clients and internal teams on mitigation strategies to ensure smooth execution and project success. 

• Lead proactive stakeholder communication, providing clear, insight-driven updates and ensuring alignment across client and internal teams. 

• Support pre-sales and business development efforts by contributing advisory insight, shaping proposals, and articulating Fenergo’s value proposition to prospective clients. 

Practice and leadership: 

• Play a supporting role in shaping the direction of the Functional Delivery Practice 

• Support employee development through line management and becoming an SME in multiple parts of the Fenergo Product and regularly delivering training on these areas 

• Implement efficiencies and improvements that drive consistent, repeatable, successful delivery 

• Keep up to date with changes in industry and regulatory practices, the product offering and content hub 

• Support the Director, Functional Delivery and CCO (Chief Customer Organization), in regional change management efforts 

• Cascade global and regional organisational goals and initiatives to the team 

Requirements

Required Experience & Skills 

• Minimum of 10 years’ industry and domain experience implementing, consulting or managing software projects and working on the vendor side within the financial services industry 

• Strong presentation and communication skills 

• Strong interpersonal/leadership skills – ability to shape and lead conversations at all levels 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Excellent organisation skills 

• Effective listening skills 

• Experience offering design solutions 

• Experience leading client engagements and leading a team 

• Proven track record of developing and growing talent through effective people management 

Education 

• Degree in Business/Technology or equivalent 

Benefits

Our promise to you  

We are striving to become global leaders across all of the categories we operate in and as part of that we are a high-performing highly collaborative team that works cross functionally to accommodate our client’s needs.   

• Collaboration: Working together to achieve our best 

• Outcomes: Drive Success in every engagement  

• Respect: A collective feeling of inclusion and belonging 

• Excellence: Continuously raising the bar 

What’s in it for you?  

(Ireland)

• Healthcare cover through the VHI 

• Company pension contribution  

• Life assurance/ Income protection 

• 23 days annual leave 

• 3 company closure days 

• Annual bonus opportunity 

• Work From Home set-up allowance 

• Opportunity to work with clients and colleagues on a global scale for a world leader in Client Lifecycle Management 

• Other competitive company benefits, such as flexible working hours, work from home policy, bike to work scheme, sports and social committee, weekly fitness and sports classes and much more 

• Buddy system for all new starters 

• Collaborative working environment 

• Extensive training programs, classroom and online, through ‘Fenergo University’ 

• Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge Fintech Product, using the latest of tools and technologies 

• Defined training and role tracking to allow you see and assess your own career development and progress. 

• Active sports and social club 

• State of the art offices in the heart of Dublin’s Docklands with great facilities, canteen and games area 

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity 

Fenergo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees are valued, respected, and can reach their full potential. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our company culture, fosters innovation, and contributes to our overall success. We strive to provide a fair and supportive environment for all employees, promoting equal opportunities for career development and advancement. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment opportunities and join our team in contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.