Deputy Managing Director

Alexander Daniels; Jersey Marine; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Daniels, on behalf of our client in Jersey, seeks a Deputy Managing Director to lead the Jersey fund business alongside the Managing Director, driving strategic growth, operational excellence and strong client service. You will oversee governance and controls, manage senior client relationships, and guide the team to deliver high-quality service while shaping the future of the fund platform.

Extensive fund sector experience in Jersey or similar markets, senior leadership track record

Qualifications

• Extensive fund sector experience, ideally in Jersey or similar markets.
• Proven track record in a senior leadership or deputy leadership position.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of fund business drivers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence in decision-making and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support the Managing Director in leading and growing the Jersey fund business.
• Oversee operational performance and ensure robust governance and controls.
• Work closely with key clients to maintain and enhance service quality.
• Contribute to strategic planning and implementation of growth initiatives.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to our client’s team.

Skills

Fund sector expertise

Strategic leadership

Operational oversight

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Job description

We are working exclusively with our client in Jersey to appoint a Deputy Managing Director to support the strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of a successful fund-focused business. This is a key senior position, offering the opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and our client’s team to drive operational excellence, client service and sustainable growth within Jersey’s dynamic funds sector.

Skills

• Fund sector expertise – Deep understanding of fund structures, operations and regulatory environment within Jersey and other relevant jurisdictions.
• Strategic leadership – Ability to help set and execute business strategy, aligning our clients’ teams around clear objectives and performance standards.
• Operational oversight – Skilled in overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, quality service delivery and strong risk management.
• Stakeholder management – Comfortable engaging with senior clients, regulators and internal stakeholders to build trusted, long-term relationships.
• People leadership – Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and accountable culture.

What you’ll do

• Support the Managing Director in leading and growing the Jersey fund business.
• Oversee operational performance and ensure robust governance and controls.
• Work closely with key clients to maintain and enhance service quality.
• Contribute to strategic planning and implementation of growth initiatives.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to our client’s team.

What you’ll need

• Extensive experience in the fund sector, ideally in Jersey or similar markets.
• Proven track record in a senior leadership or deputy leadership position.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of fund business drivers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence in decision-making and a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.

Why Join?

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of a successful fund business.
• Work in close partnership with an experienced leadership team in Jersey.
• Opportunity to make a visible impact across strategy, operations and people.

More information about this role is available upon request.