Assistant Compliance Manager

Working across client onboarding, due diligence, compliance monitoring and risk management activities, this role offers excellent breadth and responsibility. Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and a proactive approach will be key to success.

• Supporting the operation and ongoing development of the compliance framework.
• Reviewing CDD, ECDD, source of wealth and source of funds documentation.
• Supporting client onboarding activities and compliance reviews.
• Assessing client risk profiles and identifying compliance risks and gaps.
• Providing technical guidance and support to compliance colleagues.
• Responding to compliance queries and escalating complex matters where appropriate.
• Supporting screening and onboarding systems, alerts and compliance records.
• Assisting with compliance monitoring activities and action tracking.
• Supporting Risk Committee administration, reporting and minute-taking.
• Maintaining compliance registers, trackers and management information.
• Assisting with policy, procedure and control updates.
• Supporting business transformation, technology and compliance improvement projects.
• Contributing to AML, CFT and regulatory compliance initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years' experience within an AML/CFT/CPF compliance role, ideally gained within a fiduciary, private wealth, funds, banking, corporate services or other regulated financial services environment. They will possess a good working knowledge of the GFSC AML/CFT/CPF Handbook and relevant legislation, together with the ability to apply regulatory requirements in a practical and proportionate manner. Candidates should be confident reviewing CDD files, identifying risk indicators and escalating issues appropriately.

A relevant compliance qualification would be advantageous, although candidates currently studying towards a qualification or willing to undertake further professional development will also be considered. Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills are essential, alongside a proactive and commercially aware approach to compliance and risk management.