Our client is seeking a Head of Risk & Compliance for their Trust & Funds division based in Jersey. This pivotal role will involve setting and delivering the Risk and Compliance strategy following a recent merger. The successful candidate will hold key regulatory appointments as required and act as the senior risk and compliance leader for trust licences and fund structures. You will provide assurance to the Board, regulators, and stakeholders that regulatory, conduct, financial crime, and operational risks are effectively identified, mitigated, and managed. The role requires leading a unified risk and compliance framework across jurisdictions to ensure consistency, proportionality, and regulatory alignment. This position is full-time and offers a dynamic working environment that focuses on strategic leadership and governance post-merger.
Job Duties:
- Set the enterprise-wide Risk & Compliance strategy for the Trust and Fund businesses post-merger.
- Support the integration of risk, compliance, and governance frameworks for the Jersey business.
- Advise the Jersey Board on emerging regulatory, conduct, financial crime, and operational risks impacting trust and fund services.
- Monitor, interpret, and embed regulatory changes across both businesses proactively.
- Hold senior regulatory roles as required, such as MLRO, MLCO, Compliance Officer, or Risk Officer.
- Serve as the primary contact for the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC), Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), auditors, and external stakeholders.
- Ensure timely and transparent regulatory reporting and lead regulatory inspections and thematic reviews.
- Own and maintain the Risk Management Framework covering trust companies and fund governance structures.
- Identify, assess, and manage compliance risks, including AML/CFT, operational, and reputational risk.
- Ensure effective incident management, breach reporting, and compliance monitoring across operations.
- Chair the Jersey Risk & Compliance Committee and prepare reports for the Board and Committees.
Job Requirements:
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities, particularly with regulators.
- Strategic thinker with experience operating at Board level.
- Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities in complex regulatory environments.
- Ability to work across multiple jurisdictions and fund structures.
- Strong project and change management skills.
- ICA Diploma (or equivalent), ACAMS, or relevant professional qualification.
- Extensive experience in leading Risk & Compliance within trust and fiduciary services or fund administration.
- Deep understanding of trust company regulation, fund structures, AML/CFT frameworks, and corporate governance.
- Proven experience holding regulated roles and engaging with regulators.
What You’ll Love:
This role presents a unique opportunity to shape and lead the risk and compliance landscape in a post-merger environment. The client offers a collaborative culture focused on professional development and a strong commitment to risk awareness and compliance. You will join a team dedicated to operational excellence, regulatory integrity, and creating significant value for stakeholders. Additionally, you will have the chance to influence the strategic direction of the Trust & Funds division while driving engagement and retention within your team.
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