Risk & Compliance Manager

Maven Partners Offshore; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Maven Partners Offshore in Jersey is seeking a Risk & Compliance Manager to lead Trust and Funds compliance, provide regulatory guidance, and monitor adherence across the business. This hands-on role also holds Deputy MLCO and Deputy Compliance Officer responsibilities, including guiding management, overseeing a small team, and shaping a strong culture of compliance.

Entitlement to work in Jersey is required and the successful candidate will contribute to regulatory change and risk reduction

Qualifications

• ICA Diploma or equivalent qualification demonstrated.
• Experience in Trust and Funds Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulation and sanctions.
• Experience advising staff and senior management on sanctions.
• Pursuing or holding a relevant professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support Compliance Officer, MLRO and MLCO across Trust and Funds.
• Provide regulatory guidance to management and staff.
• Conduct compliance monitoring programmes and prepare reports.
• Promote a proactive culture of compliance across Trust and Funds.
• Assess regulatory and compliance risks for new business strategies and initiatives.
• Lead and develop a small team of three; manage performance and development.
• Interpret economic sanctions and advise accordingly.

Skills

Clear communication

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Proactive problem-solving

Report writing

Regulatory awareness

Team leadership

Education

ICA Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are working with a leading fiduciary services organisation to recruit a Risk & Compliance Manager to support the business across its Trust and Funds operations. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to provide regulatory guidance, oversee compliance monitoring and help shape a strong culture of compliance, while managing a small team of three. The role will also hold the positions of Deputy MLCO and Deputy Compliance Officer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Compliance Officer, MLRO and MLCO in maintaining compliance across the Trust and Funds businesses
• Provide regulatory guidance and support to management and staff across the business
• Perform compliance monitoring programmes and prepare relevant reports
• Promote a strong, proactive culture of compliance across Trust and Funds
• Support new business strategies, projects and initiatives, assessing regulatory and compliance risks
• Assist with implementing new and changing regulatory requirements, including policies, procedures, training and controls
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide relevant updates and reporting to the business
• Provide technical support and guidance on Trust and Funds compliance matters, including economic sanctions
• Identify and implement improvements to compliance processes, procedures and operating models
• Maintain awareness of industry developments and external best practice
• Lead and develop a small team of three, supporting performance and technical development

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum ICA Diploma or equivalent relevant qualification
• Experience within Trust and Funds Compliance
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulatory and legal requirements
• Excellent knowledge of economic sanctions and their application within financial services
• Experience providing sanctions guidance to staff and senior management
• Hold, or be studying towards, a recognised relevant professional qualification

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Confident communicator with the ability to provide clear, practical guidance
• Excellent analytical and risk assessment skills with strong attention to detail
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with the confidence to challenge and influence
• Strong report writing and monitoring skills
• Commercially aware, with the ability to balance regulatory requirements with business objectives
• Effective team leader
• Must be Entitled or Entitled to work in Jersey