Our client is seeking a Compliance Manager to support the Head of Risk & Compliance in ensuring the organisation adheres to its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing obligations during client onboarding. This role is pivotal in facilitating ongoing compliance efforts related to AML/CFT as well as sanctions. The successful candidate will engage in both routine activities and projects pertinent to client onboarding and periodic reviews necessary for AML/CFT compliance. The position involves collaboration with various stakeholders and supports compliance initiatives across regulatory frameworks in Jersey and Bermuda. The Compliance Manager will play a crucial role in identifying compliance weaknesses, managing operational issues, and ensuring training requirements are met following compliance monitoring findings. The role offers a dynamic opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to essential compliance processes while building strong relationships within the team and beyond.
Job Duties:
- Provide onboarding support and guidance to Bermuda partners and fee earners, acting as a subject matter expert in onboarding and regulatory compliance.
- Build close working relationships with key stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
- Stay updated with legislative and regulatory developments, collaborating with the Head of Risk & Compliance to implement necessary policy and procedure changes promptly.
- Support the Bermuda onboarding team based in Southampton.
- Act as a subject matter expert on AML/CFT/PF queries related to client take-on.
- Collaborate with the CSP Compliance Manager and wider team.
- Identify and document potential compliance weaknesses, presenting recommendations and action plans for resolution.
- Manage operational issues, documenting and tracking resolutions to completion.
- Ensure timely resolution of errors identified during compliance monitoring, including fulfilling training requirements.
- Participate in the escalation process for high-risk or complex matters requiring senior management input.
- Contribute to project activities related to client onboarding, processes, systems, and controls.
- Assist with regulatory submissions, ensuring timely preparation and completion.
- Support the external audit process.
Job Requirements:
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in financial services or legal practice.
- Excellent working knowledge of AML/CFT principles, legislation, and global sanctions regimes.
- Experienced in applying risk-based due diligence (CDD) measures and client onboarding procedures.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel, and AML/CFT and sanctions screening systems; familiarity with Intapp and/or ViewPoint is an asset.
- Knowledge of law firm and corporate services matters is desirable but not essential.
- Strong people and team management experience is necessary.
- Proven track record in stakeholder management with the ability to manage cross-jurisdictional communications.
- Degree qualified and holds a relevant professional designation (e.g. CAMS, ICA).
What You’ll Love:
Joining our client as a Compliance Manager provides an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant and supportive team. You will work in a dynamic environment that promotes continuous learning and development. The company values its team members and offers a collaborative workplace where your expertise will be recognised and appreciated. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance within a rapidly changing regulatory landscape and have the chance to make a significant impact across the organisation. This role not only offers professional growth but also the chance to work at the intersection of compliance and strategic business initiatives.
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