Our client are looking Assistant Manager to join their Compliance team
If you’re looking to take the next step in your compliance career with a forward-thinking firm that recognises the value of its people, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
In this role, you will:
- Act as a key point of contact for Risk & Compliance (R&C) in Jersey, supporting internal and external stakeholders, overseeing the Compliance Program, and managing a Jersey-based team member, with potential for future direct reports.
- Hold the MLCO and CO roles, overseeing trust and AMLSP activities. Responsibilities include NBC attendance, quarterly board reporting with the MLRO, and data-driven analysis of controls, policies, incidents, and training. These roles will transition over the first year, subject to board and regulatory approval.
- Own and maintain the Business Risk Assessment and Risk Register, collaborating with the business and R&C, and supporting the Jersey Head of Compliance with the law firm’s BRA and reporting.
- Support the Jersey Head of Compliance, providing advisory support on client and compliance risk.
- Act as DMLRO for the firm, managing suspicious activity reporting, subject to relevant approvals.
- Collaborate on cross-business R&C initiatives, ensuring alignment and sharing of best practices.
- Support high-risk client reviews, working with the Global Client Take-On teams and providing advisory guidance on risk appetite and policy compliance.
- Deliver key compliance and risk duties in line with regulatory obligations and policies, covering AML, financial services, data protection, confidentiality, and Law Society rules.
About you
- Required years in compliance, risk, or operational control within a regulated corporate or fund services business. Experience presenting at board level, delivering training, and working within other Jersey licensed businesses is advantageous.
- In depth understanding of anti-financial crime and conduct/prudential regulations across law firms, fiduciary, and/or fund services. Knowledge of multiple jurisdictions (e.g. Guernsey, UK, BVI, Cayman) is beneficial.
- Prior experience in MLCO, MLRO or deputy roles is preferred, along with experience managing and developing team members.
- Confident in conducting regulatory horizon scanning and interpreting developments relevant to Jersey and broader jurisdictions. Skilled at using data to inform reporting and continuous improvement.
For more information, please contact Ben on 707811 or email your CV to jobs@excel-recruitment.com