Senior Compliance Manager

Our client is a modern, independent consultancy business with a presence in both Guernsey and Jersey. The organisation offers a professional, personalised service tailored to clients’ needs. With a team of accomplished consultants, they provide expert opinion and support on compliance, governance, company secretarial, and human resources issues across both regulated and unregulated industries. The Senior Compliance Manager will oversee the compliance team and ensure the firm’s regulatory obligations are met. This includes holding named roles such as MLRO, MLCO, and CO for multiple licensees, delivering expert advice on regulatory matters, conducting compliance health checks, and drafting and reviewing policies and procedures. The candidate must possess a blend of strong regulatory knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to offer high-quality service across a diverse range of clients. This is a permanent position with a working schedule of 35 hours per week.

Job Duties:

• Hold the named roles of MLRO, MLCO, and CO for various licensees.
• Provide high-quality advice and support on a range of regulatory compliance matters, including compliance health checks, training, policy drafting and reviewing, and responding to regulatory queries.
• Manage the wider compliance team, providing training and support as necessary.
• Demonstrate a commercial understanding of chargeable compliance roles, proactively increasing the new business pipeline and leveraging existing client relationships.
• Support the Managing Director and Associate Director in developing and implementing the Guernsey compliance strategy.
• Undertake ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager.

Job Requirements:

• An enthusiastic individual who can work independently under pressure, while also enjoying supporting others and working cohesively.
• Relevant professional qualification from a recognised body (e.g., ICA) or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and manage a team effectively.
• Previous experience in a senior compliance role with comprehensive knowledge of the Guernsey regulatory environment.
• High levels of integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive matters.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Prior experience as MLRO, MLCO, or CO.

What You’ll Love:

This role offers the chance to play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the jurisdiction’s reputation. You will work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop your skills in regulatory oversight, policy creation, and risk-based supervision. The organisation values professional growth and offers ample opportunities for training and career development.

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