Chief Risk & Compliance Officer – Jersey

Victus Search; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Victus Search seeks a Head of Risk and Compliance in Jersey to lead the risk and compliance function within a regulated financial services environment. This senior role provides direct Board exposure and strategic oversight of governance, risk, and regulatory matters.

You will act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Compliance Officer, overseeing AML/CFT frameworks and ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance across the business.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior Risk and Compliance position.
• Strong knowledge of Jersey regulatory requirements.
• Experience within fiduciary, trust, corporate services or fund environments.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Ability to engage confidently with Boards and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Jersey Risk & Compliance function and drive strategic policy decisions.
• Act as a key contact with regulators and external authorities.
• Oversee compliance monitoring, policies, procedures and controls.

Skills

Senior leadership

Regulatory knowledge (Jersey)

Fiduciary experience

People management

Board engagement

Job description

Victus Search seeks a Head of Risk and Compliance in Jersey to lead the risk and compliance function within a regulated financial services environment. This senior role provides direct Board exposure and strategic oversight of governance, risk, and regulatory matters.

You will act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Compliance Officer, overseeing AML/CFT frameworks and ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance across the business.