Senior Manager - Licensing & Enablement (Enforcement & Intelligence)

Isle of Man Government; Douglas; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension

Support for professional studies

25 days annual leave

Flexible working scheme

Job summary

The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority is seeking a Senior Manager – Licensing & Enablement in its Enforcement & Intelligence Division. The role leads the licence application process and the assessment of individuals to act in controlled functions, with extensive experience in enforcement, compliance and risk.

Flexible working arrangements are welcomed, and the Authority offers a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in enforcement, compliance, risk, or audit roles.
• Strong regulatory and AML/CFT knowledge within financial services.
• Proven ability to manage complex investigations or assurance projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the licence application process and assessment of individuals for controlled functions.
• Provide strategic direction and oversee the Enforcement & Intelligence Division's licensing activities.
• Foster a culture of compliance, governance and professional development within the team.

Job description

The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority ('the Authority') regulates firms engaged in financial activities, including insurance, pensions, banking, investments, fiduciary services and fund administration. The Authority is also responsible for oversight of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance for those involved in the financial sector as well as a range of other Designated Businesses and has oversight of compliance with the Beneficial Ownership Act 2017.

SENIOR MANAGER – LICENSING & ENABLEMENT

An exciting and dynamic opportunity has arisen at the Authority for the role of Senior Manager – Licensing & Enablement within the Enforcement & Intelligence Division. This role offers a stimulating and rewarding position for the right candidate with responsibility for leading and overseeing the team in respect of efficient and effective management of the licence application process and the process for assessing individuals proposed to act in controlled functions.

The successful candidate will have extensive relevant industry experience in an enforcement, operational, legal, compliance, assurance, risk or audit role and will have experience in leadership and people management. Extensive experience of working on complex investigations, inspections or assurance work, ideally in the context of financial services and/or in a professional disciplinary context is also essential.

This is an exceptional strategic opportunity within a people focused organisation and applicants seeking flexible working arrangements are welcome.

The right candidate will bring the above skills and experience and in return working at the Authority will provide candidates with the opportunity to:

• Contribute to the development of the Isle of Man's financial system.
• Play an important role in the delivery of the Authority's diverse and important mandate.
• Assist with the delivery of strategically important supervision work as part of a highly professional team.
• Build a fulfilling career, reaching your full potential and feeling valued in an environment that supports diversity and inclusion.
• Be part of a dynamic team where no two days are the same.

Our package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Defined benefit pension
• Support for professional studies
• 25 days annual leave
• Flexible working scheme

Closing date for applications is 1 September 2026

The Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Isle of Man Financial Services Authority, P O Box 58, Finch Hill House, Bucks Road, Douglas, IM99 1DT