Head of Compliance & MLRO - Guernsey

jobs.jerseyeveningpost.com-job boards; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Compliance Professional to lead its Risk & Compliance function in Guernsey. This role involves managing financial crime risks, driving the local Compliance Programme, and delivering regulatory reporting and training. The ideal candidate will have a solid track record in compliance and risk management, along with previous experience as an MLRO/MLCO. This challenging opportunity not only offers the chance to engage with senior stakeholders and regulators but also provides scope for further development in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. If you are ready to take on this pivotal role, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Solid track record in senior compliance, risk or operational roles.
• Previous MLRO/MLCO experience and knowledge of regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Risk & Compliance function and manage financial crime risk.
• Deliver regulatory reporting, training, and expert compliance advice.

Skills

Senior Compliance Management

Risk Management

Financial Crime Risk

Regulatory Reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Relevant Compliance Qualification

Job description

Senior Compliance professional required to lead the Guernsey based Risk & Compliance function of a leading professional services provider, including acting as MLCO and MLRO. The successful candidate will manage financial crime risk, drive the local Compliance Programme, deliver regulatory reporting and training, and support business decisions with expert compliance advice.

Applicants are required to have a solid track record in senior compliance, risk or operational roles, along with previous MLRO/MLCO experience, and in depth knowledge of Guernsey's regulatory landscape across fiduciary and investment services. You will engage with senior stakeholders and regulators, and contribute to global initiatives, providing board-level reporting, conduct horizon scanning and lead with a collaborative and forward-thinking approach. This is a challenging opportunity which also offers scope for further development.