Job Reference: 33343
Job Type: Permanent Vacancy
Job Location: Guernsey

Our client is seeking a Transaction Monitoring and Sanctions Screening Assistant Manager to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis. This role is integral to the firm’s financial crime compliance function, overseeing key responsibilities in transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and supporting the delivery of the anti-financial crime strategy. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical skills with technical expertise to enhance internal controls, reporting, and regulatory adherence. Job Duties: Use compliance tools and software to streamline transaction monitoring and sanctions screening Conduct due diligence on clients, transactions, and partners to ensure compliance with sanctions Monitor legal and regulatory developments and update internal procedures accordingly Review sanctions lists and screen individuals, entities, and jurisdictions Develop and implement internal procedures in line with financial crime regulations Design and deliver meaningful MI reports for internal stakeholders Prepare reports on suspicious activities or sanctions breaches Assist with the business-wide anti-financial crime strategy implementation Design and maintain controls for sanctions, embargoes, bribery, and corruption Assess system controls to identify and manage financial crime risk Support the Senior Business Risk & Internal Controls Manager with team resourcing Collaborate with stakeholders and promote a knowledge-sharing environment Provide support to team members on high-profile or urgent investigations Job Requirements: Degree-qualified and/or holds a relevant professional qualification (e.g. ICA, CISA) Strong knowledge of transaction and sanctions monitoring regulations across UK, EU, and US Familiarity with Jersey, Guernsey, and UK financial crime frameworks Experience with financial crime monitoring tools and industry best practices Understanding of complex corporate structures, SPVs, and PEPs Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with ability to present logical findings Demonstrated success in financial crime roles within financial services Solid understanding of the financial services regulatory environment Minimum 6–7 years of relevant experience in a financial crime-focused role What You’ll Love:Our client is committed to excellence in compliance and risk management within a dynamic financial services environment. With a culture that values professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement, the team provides opportunities to contribute to meaningful work while developing your skills and advancing your career in a supportive, knowledge-driven environment. Interested? Register today, confidentially, with one of our friendly and dedicated recruitment specialists by clicking here 

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