Join a well-established financial services provider in this senior compliance and risk role. This position offers the opportunity to oversee regulatory compliance, manage risk frameworks and play a key role in business strategy, governance and operational standards. The successful individual will also lead a dedicated compliance officer and be a core member of the local management team.
Location
Guernsey,
Channel Islands
Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Acting as Compliance and Risk Manager, ensuring full regulatory and governance responsibilities are met.
- Overseeing and maintaining key compliance frameworks, including the Business Risk Assessment, Compliance Monitoring Programme, and internal policies and procedures.
- Reviewing new business, managing client risk ratings and periodic reviews, and supporting due diligence and EDD processes.
- Producing compliance reports for the Board and maintaining oversight of sanctions compliance, internal monitoring, and reporting requirements.
- Leading AML/CFT training across the business and supporting staff with relevant legislative updates and policy guidance.
- Managing communication with regulators, including GFSC enquiries, site visits, and submissions.
- Monitoring regulatory breaches, complaints and errors, and ensuring appropriate actions are taken.
- Supporting the development of internal procedures and contributing to wider strategic and operational initiatives, including attendance at board and management meetings.
- Representing the business externally and supporting projects across compliance, cyber, and risk.
- MLCO responsibilities.
Skills / Qualifications
The successful candidate will have over 10 years' experience in the international trust and private wealth sector, with a comprehensive understanding of local regulatory requirements, AML/CFT obligations and corporate governance. A relevant compliance qualification is essential, along with strong legal interpretation skills, analytical thinking, and commercial awareness.
This role requires excellent organisational and time management skills, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with clients and third parties are also essential.
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