Our client is seeking a Financial Crime Support Analyst based in Guernsey to provide vital administrative and operational support to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), Deputy MLRO, and senior Compliance colleagues regarding financial crime matters within the insurance sector. This full-time position involves maintaining financial crime processes and records in compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in supporting the accuracy of record-keeping, timely escalation of issues, and effective financial crime risk administration. The main focus of this role includes engaging with teams across Compliance, Risk, and Operations to ensure that financial crime activities are executed accurately. The successful candidate will be responsible for various tasks that uphold the integrity of financial crime operations by adhering to legal and regulatory timeframes, providing well-organised administrative outputs, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
JOB DUTIES:
- Provide administrative and operational support to the MLRO, Deputy MLRO, and senior Compliance colleagues with financial crime-related activities, including suspicious activity reporting, sanctions matters, and associated record keeping.
- Assist with the logging, collation, and initial organisation of internal Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), escalating matters for review by senior colleagues.
- Ensure internal SAR disclosures are accurately recorded, documented, and retained according to legal, regulatory, and internal record-keeping requirements.
- Maintain clear administrative records of SAR activity, including tracking supporting information, outcomes, and follow-up actions.
- Support the preparation of information enabling senior management to monitor suspicious activity reporting trends and themes.
- Provide administrative support to the business for financial crime input and escalate unusual or higher-risk matters promptly.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to SARs, investigations, disclosures, and related matters at all times.
- Assist with horizon scanning administration by maintaining trackers, recording updates, and circulating relevant information.
- Comply with applicable fit and proper obligations and support a robust compliance culture throughout the organisation.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity, discretion, and a strong ethical approach in all work undertaken.
- Ability to follow agreed procedures, apply judgement to routine matters, and promptly escalate sensitive issues.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Compliance, Risk, and Operations.
- Deliver accurate, timely, and well-organised administrative outputs, particularly under legal or regulatory deadlines.
- Maintain professional confidentiality of sensitive financial crime, client, and business information.
- Possess a strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and manage competing priorities effectively.
- Demonstrate clear and professional communication skills, engaging appropriately with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Commit to developing knowledge of financial crime risks, regulatory expectations, and relevant industry practices.
- Experience in compliance, financial crime, administration, or financial services is desirable; willingness to develop specialist financial crime knowledge is essential.
- Basic awareness of Guernsey AML/CFT/CPF requirements, sanctions obligations, and relevant regulations is preferred.
- A formal qualification in Compliance, Financial Crime, AML, or a related discipline is desirable.
- Awareness of customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, client risk assessment, and suspicious activity reporting processes is advantageous.
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE:
This role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with senior management, enhancing your understanding of financial crime risks in the insurance sector. You will enjoy a collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development and the ability to influence improvements in records and processes. The position also fosters a culture of high ethical standards and compliance, allowing you to thrive in a supportive setting dedicated to doing the right thing.
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