Risk and Compliance Assistant Manager - Guernsey

Jameson Legal.; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Assistant Manager to enhance its Global Compliance team. In this pivotal role, you will develop and update global risk policies while ensuring compliance with legal standards across various jurisdictions. You will collaborate closely with legal and business teams, participate in control testing, and leverage digital tools to improve compliance services. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a firm that values high standards and proactive compliance culture, offering a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in Compliance, Risk, or operational control functions.
• Strong understanding of regulated fiduciary or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update global Risk & Compliance policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align compliance efforts.

Skills

Compliance

Risk Management

Policy Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Law or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Digital Tools for Compliance

Job description

A leading global professional & legal services firm is seeking an Assistant Manager to join its dynamic Global Compliance team in Guernsey. In this key role, you will help shape and strengthen the firm's compliance culture by developing global risk policies, maintaining key procedures, and participating in control testing as part of the Compliance Monitoring Programme. You will work closely with legal, governance, and business teams to ensure regulatory alignment across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, Channel Islands, and Caribbean.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Developing and updating global Risk & Compliance policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory standards across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., financial crime, data protection, confidentiality, Law Society Codes).
2. Conducting independent research and collaborating with internal policy and compliance teams to support policy development.
3. Partnering with Legal, Governance, and Business Controls teams to analyse new regulations and implement necessary policy changes.
4. Collaborating with internal departments to align compliance efforts across the business.
5. Maintaining and enhancing the compliance SharePoint page, leveraging automation and digital tools to improve services.
6. Participating in control testing as part of the annual risk-based Compliance Monitoring Programme across multiple licenses and regions.
7. Supporting stakeholder inquiries and contributing to regular compliance and business reporting related to policy updates and monitoring outcomes.

Core Experience:

1. Experience in Compliance, Risk, or operational control functions.
2. Strong understanding of regulated fiduciary or financial services across key offshore jurisdictions.
3. Excellent policy writing, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills.
4. A proactive mindset and a passion for high standards.

For a confidential chat about this or other roles, please contact Matt Pollard in the Jameson Legal London office.

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.