Our client is an international life assurance and wealth solutions provider with an established Guernsey presence. It is seeking an experienced compliance leader to oversee regulatory compliance and financial crime risk for its local business.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Boards and senior leadership team, the successful candidate will act as Compliance Officer and MLRO. They will lead the Compliance function, provide effective oversight and challenge, maintain robust regulatory and financial crime frameworks, and promote a strong compliance culture.
Candidates willing to relocate are welcome. Applicants requiring a housing or work permit will be considered, with support available where appropriate.

Key responsibilities
• Lead the Compliance function and act as Compliance Officer and MLRO.
• Advise the CEO, Boards and senior management on regulatory and financial crime matters.
• Maintain effective AML, sanctions and wider financial crime frameworks.
• Oversee monitoring, customer due diligence, screening, investigations and regulatory reporting.
• Present clear compliance reports and risk assessments to governance forums.
• Lead and develop the Compliance team, training programme and ongoing process improvements.

About you
• Recent approval or experience as a Compliance Officer, MLRO or MLCO in a regulated financial services business.
• Strong second-line compliance and financial crime experience.
• A relevant compliance or financial crime qualification.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements across Guernsey, the UK, the EU and Singapore.
• Confidence advising and constructively challenging senior stakeholders and Boards.
• Team leadership experience; insurance experience would be an advantage.

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