We’re working with a well-established professional services firm seeking an experienced Compliance Framework & Regulatory Engagement Lead to design, strengthen, and evolve a robust compliance framework across the business. This is a high-impact role combining leadership, regulatory engagement, policy ownership, and the smart use of technology to enhance compliance outcomes.

You’ll lead and coach a compliance team, work closely with senior leadership, and act as a key support to the firm’s MLCO, helping ensure the business continues to meet both regulatory and best-practice standards in a dynamic and evolving environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework, including policies, procedures, systems, and controls
• Lead compliance monitoring and testing programmes, ensuring adherence to firm policies and regulatory requirements
• Ensure policies and procedures remain current, proportionate, and aligned with regulatory expectations
• Prepare and present clear, insightful compliance reports to the Leadership team
• Lead, coach, and develop a compliance team, fostering a strong compliance culture across the firm
• Embed and optimise compliance-related technology to drive efficiencies and enhance oversight
• Act as primary support to the MLCO, contributing to the development and application of AML/CFT and CPF policies and procedures
• Support the management of regulatory relationships, including engagement with the Jersey regulator
• Identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory, financial crime, and sanctions risks

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A relevant professional qualification (ie. ACCA, ICAEW)
• ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance — or willingness to complete once in role
• Strong knowledge of Channel Islands laws and regulations
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience, ideally within a compliance, monitoring, audit, or internal audit function
• Experience managing or supporting relationships with regulators
• Familiarity with global compliance frameworks and best practice
• Experience as an MLRO, Deputy MLRO, or within a financial crime team (including SAR handling) would be advantageous

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Confident, credible communicator
• Pragmatic and solutions-focused
• Detail-oriented while able to see the broader regulatory and business picture
• Must be Entitled or Entitled to work in Jersey