Our client is seeking an Assistant Compliance Manager & Nominated Officer to join their Compliance Department in Guernsey. This is a full-time position aimed at promoting good compliance standards throughout the local business, as well as adhering to relevant regulatory and financial crime regulations. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the department and across the Group to support compliance efforts. The role requires proactive problem-solving and the ability to maintain and monitor internal controls in line with the Global Compliance Framework. Additionally, it includes overseeing the efficient operation of the Compliance Department and providing guidance on client services. This position offers a supportive culture focused on personal development, training, and rewarding dedication to high standards.
Job Duties:
- Collaborate with colleagues in executing daily compliance tasks
- Provide compliance guidance across the business
- Sign off on client files, onboarding, customer due diligence (CDD), and trigger events
- Perform risk assessments and enhanced due diligence procedures
- Conduct ongoing monitoring of the Compliance Programme
- Execute sanctions screening and investigations as required
- Assist with regulatory audits, internal audits, and clearing identified exceptions
- Support regulatory filings for the business
- Update the client database with recommendations and ad-hoc requests
- Engage in ad hoc compliance projects as assigned
- Attend meetings on behalf of senior compliance personnel
- Monitor regulatory changes and identify business practice issues
- Ensure staff receive suitable compliance training to foster a strong compliance culture
- Prepare compliance questionnaires and reporting
- Undertake additional tasks to support the Head of Compliance or Compliance Managers
- As Nominated Officer, receive internal Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in the absence of the MLRO, ensuring timely logging and acknowledgement
Job Requirements:
- Strong communication skills with a proactive and rigorous approach
- Holding an ICA Diploma or willingness to undertake this level of professional study
- Ideally at least 5 years of experience in a similar position in a Funds, Corporate, Private Wealth, or Family Office business
- Detailed knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to Fiduciary and Funds
- Ability to work independently while supervising staff on compliance matters
- Proficiency in computer tools, particularly Word and Excel
- High motivation, problem-solving skills, and initiative
- Ability to forward plan and manage internal relationships effectively
- Personal qualities: integrity, adaptability, versatility, assertiveness, discretion, emotional resilience, and teamwork
What You’ll Love:
Our client fosters a supportive and authentic culture, promoting professional development and rewarding commitment. This role not only offers the chance to enhance your compliance expertise within a dynamic team but also the opportunity to help shape a robust compliance framework that serves an impressive range of clients globally. You will be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values integrity and maintains high standards.
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