Assistant Manager

Ogier Legal Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider seeks an Assistant Manager for the Periodic Review Unit in the UK. The role involves overseeing the periodic review process while ensuring compliance with AML/CFT regulations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders. Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel is necessary. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the organization's compliance goals and improve business practices.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant experience in the Financial Services Sector.
• Strong commercial understanding of the service offerings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform the periodic review process in line with set targets.
• Review client files for AML/CFT risks.
• Facilitate action points completion identified through periodic reviews.

Skills

Financial Services experience

Compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

IT proficiency

Education

Fiduciary, compliance, KYC or risk qualification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Viewpoint

Share Point

Job description

Assistant Manager - Periodic Review

Department: Regulatory Operations - Periodic Review Unit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Jersey / Guernsey / London

Description

Reporting into the Periodic Review Unit Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that business is monitored and undertaken in accordance with Ogier Global's policies and procedures, and that relevant AML/CFT risks have been properly assessed, documented and reviewed in accordance with the periodic review process.

This role is required to support the wider Regulatory Operations Team, to help ensure that Ogier employees abide by their regulatory obligations and conform to industry best practices and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the periodic review process in line with a risk based approach and in line with set targets
• Review Ogier Global's client files and ensure that the associated AML/CFT and business risks have been appropriately identified, assessed and documented
• Where client files are not in line with internal policies and procedures, liaise with the Business to advise on the level of information required, liaising with the relevant Services Line Head and set appropriate actions
• Facilitate the management and completion by Service Lines of action points as identified through the periodic review process
• Where necessary, provide support and guidance to the business lines to combat any issues identified
• Provide guidance to senior management to ensure AML/CFT and fiduciary risks posed by the client base to Ogier Global are appropriately and adequately identified and managed
• Provide regular reporting with respect to the adherence by the Business to Ogier Global's policies and procedures
• Encourage strong collaboration internally, including with the Ogier Global's jurisdictional offices with regular dialogue to ensure opportunities or challenges are identified and acted upon in a timely fashion
• Utilise influencing skills and experience to ensure adherence to process and procedures and implement change
• Contribute towards the business as a whole in identifying process improvements, improvements in policies and procedures and any other service innovation changes that improve the client experience
• Any other tasks as required by management from time to time

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• At least 5 years relevant experience in the Financial Services Sector, preferably with a Corporate Services Provider in a similar role
• Industry recognised fiduciary, compliance, KYC or risk qualification
• Awareness of Cayman/ Hong Kong/ BVI/ Jersey/Guernsey/Luxembourg regulatory and legal requirements with respect to client monitoring and risk management
• Strong commercial understanding of the service offerings of Ogier Global with the ability to apply understanding to reviews undertaken
• Ability to make decisions and use initiative within the scope of regulatory requirements, policies and procedures
• Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and influence accordingly
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical and organisational skills, ability to prioritise work load and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Viewpoint and Share Point