Head of Risk and Compliance

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

A well-established fiduciary and corporate services provider is seeking a Head of Risk and Compliance to lead its Jersey compliance function.

This is a senior leadership role with direct Board exposure, responsibility for the compliance framework, and oversight of risk, governance and regulatory matters across a regulated financial services environment.

The Role

The successful candidate will lead the Risk & Compliance function, provide strategic regulatory guidance to senior stakeholders and help ensure the business continues to meet its regulatory obligations and best practice standards.

Act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Compliance Officer (“Key Person”).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Jersey Risk & Compliance function
• Act as a key contact with regulators and external authorities
• Oversee compliance monitoring, policies and procedures
• Provide risk and regulatory guidance to the Board and senior management
• Support AML/CFT and financial crime frameworks
• Prepare Board and committee reporting
• Lead and develop the Compliance team
• Drive a strong compliance culture across the business

Skills & Experience

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

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation in a highly visible leadership role, offering genuine influence across governance, risk and compliance, together with strong long-term career prospects.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.