Deputy Managing Director

ASL Recruitment; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ASL Recruitment is seeking a Deputy Managing Director for a prestigious Jersey-based leadership role, partnering with the Managing Director to guide performance, governance and operations across private wealth and institutional services.

The ideal candidate is a qualified professional with 10+ years post-qualification experience, including at least five years on a board, with strong fiduciary and fund services knowledge, regulatory insight, and a proven leadership track record.

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-qualification experience, including at least five years at Board level.
• Qualified professional in Accountancy, Law or Trust/STEP/ICSA.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and operations across private wealth and institutional services.
• Partner with the Jersey Managing Director to drive performance and strategic execution.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, people development and stakeholder engagement.

Education

Accountancy/Law/Trust/STEP/ICSA

Job description

Our established financial services client is seeking an experienced, commercially minded Deputy Managing Director to partner with their Jersey Managing Director in leading the jurisdiction’s overall performance, growth, governance and operations across private wealth and institutional services. The role will drive strategic execution, financial performance, client service, regulatory compliance and people leadership, working closely with the Board, Executive Committee and senior stakeholders.

This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for a proven senior professional with strong fiduciary, operational and commercial expertise. The role offers significant influence across the Jersey business, with the potential to provide a succession pathway to Managing Director.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified professional (Accountancy, Law or Trust/STEP/ICSA)
• Have 10+ years’ post-qualification experience, including at least five years at Board level
• Bring a strong understanding of fiduciary and fund services, the relevant regulatory framework, and a proven track record of senior leadership and team development
• Be proactive
• Have a solutions-focused approach
• Work well under pressure
• Demonstrate strong team ethic
• Have a genuine focus on achieving the best outcomes for the business