Business Compliance Officer

The Maples Group (Financial Services); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking an AML Services Business Compliance Officer for its Jersey office. This hybrid position involves acting as a named MLRO and MLCO, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating submissions. Ideal candidates will have AML and Compliance experience, strong knowledge of Jersey regulations, and excellent communication skills. The role offers competitive benefits including healthcare, annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Healthcare insurance

Competitive annual leave

Educational assistance and professional development

Pension plan

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Global mental wellness programme

Sports clubs and social events

Responsibilities

• Act as the named MLRO and MLCO on relevant client entities.
• Ensure compliance with local AML regime.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of annual compliance return.
• Conduct periodic reviews of AML documentation.
• Assist client owners with compliance requirements.
• Participate in cross-office meetings for issue resolution.

Skills

Strong previous relevant experience

AML & Compliance background

Strong knowledge of Jersey local regulations and legislations

Ability to work independently & in a team environment

Excellent organisation and planning skills

Methodical approach

Strong attention to detail

Ability to deliver on tight timescales

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job description

About Us

The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world's largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations. Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide.

The Opportunity

Position: AML Services Business Compliance Officer

Location: Jersey (Hybrid)

We are looking for an AML Services Business Compliance Officer to join our Fiduciary team as part of our financial services business in Jersey.

As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group's financial services offering, our Jersey office opened its doors in January 2019. We have achieved good growth since with the Maples infrastructure and network supporting us to deliver the best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our colleagues in legal services.

As part of our Jersey Regulatory Compliance team you will be performing the below listed key duties:

• Acting as the named MLRO and MLCO on relevant client entities where required, attending board meetings, preparing board reports and fulfilling duties as appropriate;
• Ensuring that each relevant client entity adopts the necessary documents (business risk assessment, compliance monitoring programme and AML/CTF/CPF policies & procedures) and otherwise complies with its obligations under the local AML regime;
• Co-ordinating the preparation and submission of any annual compliance return for relevant client entities;
• Undertaking periodic reviews to ensure continued appropriateness of adopted AML/CTF/CPF documentation in conjunction with the relevant client entity board of directors;
• Co-ordinating any necessary submission with the Jersey Financial Services Commission for the purpose of registrations, de-registrations and updates to client entities.
• Assisting relevant client owners to understand compliance requirements prior to commencing work and in accordance with all internal procedures;
• Participating actively in cross-office meetings in order to share and resolve common issues, identifing the risks, determining the resolution process and taking ownership of overseeing the issue to completion, if required.

Requirements

• Strong previous relevant experience
• AML & Compliance background
• Strong knowledge of Jersey local regulations and legislations
• Being appointed as the MLCO key person
• Ability to work independently & in a team environment
• Excellent organisation and planning skills
• Methodical approach, strong attention to detail
• Ability to deliver on tight timescales
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill

Benefits & Rewards

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Healthcare insurance
• Competitive annual leave
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.

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