Senior Administrator, Global Compliance Services

Mourant; Guernsey (WY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Mourant is seeking a Senior Administrator to join the Risk & Compliance team in Guernsey or Jersey. You will deliver compliance monitoring reviews across our global business, test key controls, and draft reports with actionable recommendations.

You will support the Compliance Monitoring Programme by maintaining findings, liaising with stakeholders, and helping review policies to stay aligned with regulatory requirements. Application closing date: 11 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated financial services environment such as client administration, compliance, audit or risk.
• Understanding of corporate and fiduciary services in Jersey/Guernsey; knowledge of other jurisdictions is a plus.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT and regulatory requirements relevant to Jersey/Guernsey.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance monitoring reviews across Mourant's global business from scoping to reporting.
• Assess controls, identify risks and draft clear findings with recommendations.
• Maintain records of findings and action points and coordinate remediation with stakeholders.
• Review and maintain global Risk & Compliance policies to stay aligned with legal/regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR to support a joined up approach to regulatory compliance.
• Assist with stakeholder enquiries on monitoring activities, findings, actions and policy updates.

Skills

Regulated financial services

Client administration

Compliance

Audit

Risk management

Operational control

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Report writing

Time management

Job description

Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for getting things right? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Risk & Compliance team as a Senior Administrator in Guernsey or Jersey, helping to ensure our systems and controls remain effective and compliant.

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering compliance monitoring reviews across our global business. You will test key regulatory controls to assess compliance and identify opportunities for improvement. Strong analytical skills, curiosity and a willingness to learn about our business will be essential to your success.

In return, we offer focused mentoring and professional development support to help you grow your skills, develop your career and reach your full potential as our business continues to evolve.

If you would like to join an ambitious and forward thinking firm where people are valued and encouraged to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Application closing date: 11 September 2026

About the role:

• You will be part of a respected Risk & Compliance team that promotes a strong culture of compliance across Mourant and helps identify, assess and manage regulatory compliance risks.
• You will undertake a range of compliance monitoring reviews across our global business, from initial scoping and sample testing through to reporting. Reviews are selected on a risk basis and assess compliance with key legal and regulatory requirements across Mourant’s business lines and jurisdictions. You will assess the effectiveness of controls and draft reports setting out your findings and recommendations.
• You will support the delivery of the Compliance Monitoring Programme by maintaining records of findings and action points, and working with business stakeholders to ensure issues are addressed and remediated in a timely manner.
• You will assist with the review and maintenance of global Risk & Compliance policies and procedures, helping to ensure they remain aligned with legal and regulatory requirements across the jurisdictions in which Mourant operates.
• You will work closely with colleagues across Risk & Compliance and Business Services teams, such as Finance and HR, to support a joined up approach to legal and regulatory compliance and assist with the review of policies and procedures.
• You will assist with stakeholder enquiries on compliance monitoring activities, findings, actions and policy updates.

About you:

We’re open to candidates from a range of professional backgrounds who are looking to develop their career within Risk & Compliance. You may currently work in client administration, compliance, audit, risk, operational control, or a similar role within a regulated financial services business.

You’ll ideally bring

• Experience working within a regulated financial services environment in client administration, compliance, audit, risk, operational control, or a similar field.
• A good understanding of regulated corporate and fiduciary services in Jersey and/or Guernsey. Knowledge of other jurisdictions, including Cayman, BVI, Hong Kong or the UK, would be beneficial.
• An understanding of AML, CFT and regulatory requirements relevant to Jersey and/or Guernsey. Knowledge of other regulatory regimes would be advantageous.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high quality work within agreed deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to review information, identify potential risks and assess compliance with policies and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, accurate and professional written reports.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with excellent organisational, communication and time management skills.