Strategic Financial Crime Compliance Specialist

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency is seeking a Financial Crime Compliance Specialist to be based in Jersey. This full-time role focuses on implementing GFCC policies and procedures within the designated business area, defining the GFCC strategy, and advising on data collection to inform critical decisions.

The candidate will contribute to the technology plan for the Group Compliance Function and participate in governance structures, staying ahead of regulatory trends and ensuring a robust compliance

Qualifications

• First degree in Risk Management.
• 3–4 years of experience in Group Anti Financial Crime.
• Ideal: 5–7 years in Financial Crime Compliance within banking/finance.
• Strong regulatory awareness and across-country influencing ability.
• Expertise in FCC frameworks, risk assessments, and risk-based compliance.
• Solid understanding of banking products, processes, data.

Responsibilities

• Implement GFCC Policies, Standards, and Procedures within the Group Corporate Functions.
• Define and execute the GFCC Business Area Strategy.
• Provide specialised guidance related to GFCC.
• Identify awareness and training needs for staff.
• Advise on data collection, capturing, and maintenance for reliable decisions.
• Contribute to the Group Compliance Function's technology plan.
• Provide domain expertise for developing required technological solutions.
• Adhere to technology standards set by the IT Function.
• Drive and participate in oversight committees and forums to monitor the Internal Control Framework.
• Engage with governance structures to meet regulatory demands and internal policies.
• Stay updated on trends in financial crime to inform the compliance framework and risks.

Skills

Regulatory awareness

Influencing across levels

Risk management

Data-driven decision making

Governance engagement

Tech-savvy compliance

Education

First Degree in Risk Management

Job description

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency is seeking a Financial Crime Compliance Specialist to be based in Jersey. This full-time role focuses on implementing GFCC policies and procedures within the designated business area, defining the GFCC strategy, and advising on data collection to inform critical decisions.

The candidate will contribute to the technology plan for the Group Compliance Function and participate in governance structures, staying ahead of regulatory trends and ensuring a robust compliance