Job Reference: 32870
Job Type: Permanent Vacancy
Job Location: Guernsey

Our client is seeking a Compliance Officer to support the Compliance Function in ensuring adherence to applicable Channel Islands regulations, professional and ethical standards, and internal policies. This role will involve monitoring regulatory developments, advising business teams, maintaining compliance registers, and contributing to compliance training and reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial security, market integrity, client protection, and professional ethics, while assisting with the overall compliance framework. Job Duties: Keep business line management and the Compliance Department informed of relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical developments. Provide guidance on regulatory requirements, including Jersey Codes of Practice and AML/CFT/CPF Handbooks. Foster an open and transparent relationship with financial regulators, contributing to regulatory requests, visits, and inspections. Assist in implementing and following up on recommendations from internal and external audits, as well as regulatory reviews. Provide support on AML/CFT/CPF and sanctions matters, assessing regulatory, criminal, and reputational risks. Advise on professional ethics, including personal account dealings, gifts and entertainment, conflicts of interest, and client complaints. Offer expertise on compliance-related policies, procedures, and client KYC files. Identify, evaluate, and mitigate compliance risks associated with new activities, products, and exceptional transactions. Contribute to compliance monitoring, reporting major findings to management committees, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented. Maintain regulatory registers and oversee reporting on breaches, incidents, and compliance-related complaints. Analyse alerts related to money laundering, sanctions, market abuse, and suspicious activities. Assist in implementing and managing controls for financial security, anti-bribery, and corruption measures. Contribute to compliance-related training programmes to ensure staff are informed of regulatory requirements. Represent the department in board and committee meetings, providing reports on compliance risks and developments. Act in designated roles such as Nominated Officer or Deputy Money Laundering Compliance Officer as required. Job Requirements: Knowledge of applicable Channel Islands regulations. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interpret and advise on regulatory requirements. Experience in financial services, ideally within a compliance team. Recognised professional financial services qualification; compliance, risk, governance, accountancy, or legal qualifications preferred. Strong analytical and risk management skills. Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail. Proficiency in IT systems and data management. Ability to work independently and propose effective compliance solutions. What You’ll Love:​​​​​​​Our client offers a dynamic and professional environment where compliance plays a key role in business operations. The organisation values integrity, continuous learning, and regulatory excellence, providing opportunities for professional development and compliance-related qualifications. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-regarded financial services provider while enhancing expertise in regulatory compliance. Interested? Register today, confidentially, with one of our friendly and dedicated recruitment specialists by clicking here  

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