Senior Manager, Compliance

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Compliance Manager to join their Guernsey-based Compliance team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a senior-level appointment with regulatory responsibilities under the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) framework for both Trust and Fund services. The successful candidate will take a lead role in developing and maintaining the compliance monitoring programme, while providing expert guidance and assurance across all areas of the business.

Job Duties:

• Act as a named individual under the GFSC’s regulatory framework for both Trust and Fund business
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance monitoring programme
• Provide timely, clear, and pragmatic regulatory advice to business units, senior management, and governance committees
• Deliver compliance assurance across a range of fiduciary and fund structures
• Oversee and review internal policies and procedures to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory developments and communicate changes effectively within the organisation
• Collaborate with other departments to support a strong compliance culture across the business
• Lead, mentor, and support junior members of the compliance team

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a senior compliance role within financial services
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ICA Diploma)
• In-depth knowledge of Guernsey’s fiduciary and fund services sectors
• Strong understanding of corporate, trust, and fund structures
• Proven track record in regulatory compliance and risk management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and provide clear guidance to senior stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and analytical skills

What You’ll Love:

Our client places people at the heart of their success, offering a collaborative and forward-thinking working environment. With offices in multiple jurisdictions and a focus on innovation and integrity, the firm supports career progression, continuous learning, and long-term development. Team members benefit from a culture that values expertise, promotes well-being, and recognises individual contributions to collective goals.