Senior Manager, Licensing & Enablement

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency; Isle of Man; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Isle of Man Financial Services Authority is seeking a Senior Manager – Licensing & Enablement to lead a team responsible for the licensing application process and assessments for controlled functions in the Isle of Man.

The role focuses on compliance with regulations, oversight of investigations and assurance work, and engagement with stakeholders to ensure smooth licensing operations within a supportive, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in operational, legal, compliance, assurance, risk or audit roles.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience handling complex investigations and assurance work.
• Familiarity with AML/CFT compliance in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the team responsible for managing the licence application process.
• Ensure efficient assessments of individuals for controlled functions.
• Manage complex investigations, inspections or assurance work relating to financial services.
• Contribute to oversight of compliance with relevant regulations.
• Engage with stakeholders to facilitate licensing operations.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Investigations & assurance

AML/CFT knowledge

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Manager – Licensing & Enablement to join their team. This permanent, full-time position, based in the Isle of Man, offers a rewarding opportunity to lead a team responsible for the management of the licensing application process and the assessment of individuals proposed to take on controlled functions.In this strategic role, you will oversee the efficient and effective management of licensing processes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The position is suited for individuals with significant industry experience in operational, legal, compliance, assurance, risk, or audit roles. You will be instrumental in contributing to the development of the Isle of Man’s financial system and will be welcomed into a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity.

JOB DUTIES:

• Lead and oversee the team responsible for managing the licence application process.
• Ensure efficient and effective assessments of individuals for controlled functions.
• Manage complex investigations, inspections, or assurance work relevant to financial services.
• Contribute to the oversight of compliance with the Beneficial Ownership Act 2017.
• Support the delivery of strategically important supervisory work within a professional team.
• Engage with stakeholders to facilitate the smooth operation of licensing processes.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive relevant industry experience in operational, legal, compliance, assurance, risk, or audit roles is essential.
• Proven leadership and people management skills are required.
• Demonstrated experience in handling complex investigations and assurance work is crucial.
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance is preferred.
• Experience in the context of financial services or a professional disciplinary setting is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with stakeholders.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE:

This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the Isle of Man’s financial landscape while working in a dynamic and fulfilling environment. You will be part of a dedicated team, enjoy competitive salary packages, a defined benefit pension, support for professional development, and flexible working arrangements, all while making a significant impact within the Authority.