Our client is seeking a Senior Support – Sanctions Specialist to join their team on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week), based in either Jersey or Guernsey. This permanent role is positioned within the Business Enablement function, supporting Risk, Ethics and Compliance. You will assist in maintaining compliance with sanctions and financial crime regulations, supporting policy, reporting, and monitoring activities, while liaising with colleagues locally and overseas. The role requires a local housing status (Guernsey) or Entitled/Entitled to Work status (Jersey).
Job Duties:
- Support sanctions screening activities, including EU sanctions using Alteryx workflows
- Conduct quarterly monitoring and maintain sanctions-related compliance logs
- Maintain registers of remedial actions and breaches within areas of responsibility
- Prepare content for the monthly MLCO report and Fiduciary Licensee Compliance Report
- Assist with compliance monitoring tasks under the direction of senior team members
- Handle initial sanctions-related queries and perform first reviews before escalation
- Review escalations involving sanctions, adverse news, or politically exposed persons (PEPs)
- Assist in developing sanctions and AML training materials for internal use
- Validate data for regulatory reporting and assist with drafting correspondence to regulators
- Maintain accuracy across sanctions compliance datasets and reporting tools
- Collaborate with technology specialists to improve monitoring and reporting processes
- Draft updates to sanctions policies and procedures in response to regulatory changes
- Monitor updates from regulators and draft internal summaries or impact assessments
- Contribute to the firm’s Business Risk Assessment with sanctions-specific updates
- Support sanctions-focused compliance projects including policy, system, and process updates
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, occasionally travelling between islands
Job Requirements:
- Experience in compliance monitoring, audit, or internal audit within the Channel Islands
- Meticulous attention to detail and methodical work style
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Interest in personal development and continuous learning
- Comfortable working independently and updating leadership when required
- Knowledge of AML and sanctions regulations in Jersey and Guernsey is desirable
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in stakeholder engagement
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex regulations and apply them in practice
- Experience drafting policies, reviewing consultation papers, or contributing to compliance reports
- Interest or proficiency in compliance systems and tools
- Understanding of risk assessments and control frameworks is beneficial
- ICA Certificate, ACAMS, legal qualification, or audit/internal audit qualification is desirable
- Further study support is available
What You’ll Love:
You will join a dynamic and forward-thinking compliance function within a well-established professional services firm. The role offers access to cutting-edge technology, meaningful professional development, and the chance to contribute to key projects with real impact. Working in a collaborative and inclusive culture, you’ll be empowered to grow and innovate while supporting regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
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