Single Family Office – Risk, Compliance & Audit Lead – Jersey
Ready for a fresh challenge? Step into a dynamic family office environment, free from the constraints of Key Person legal liabilities.
Working in third-party services and ready to sit on the other side of the table? Join a sophisticated in-house operation managing diverse international entities and assets.
Looking to expand your impact? Drive change in a unique organization while collaborating with a high-performing team.
Our client, an UHNW single family office with a complex network of over 100 international entities, is seeking an experienced Risk, Compliance & Audit Lead to oversee its regulatory framework and support its diverse operations. This role offers the opportunity to work within a sophisticated and dynamic environment, alongside other dedicated professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and Improvement: Lead the development and execution of compliance monitoring activities, ensuring continuous improvement in processes.
- Risk Management: Take charge of maintaining and enhancing the organisation’s risk frameworks, including maintaining comprehensive records for compliance and risk-related matters.
- Regulatory Engagement: Partner with senior leadership to prepare for regulatory inspections, coordinate with the JFSC, and ensure timely submissions of relevant data.
- Policy Leadership: Design and implement policies and guidelines related to AML compliance, while driving the development of training programs and operational controls.
- Executive Reporting: Work alongside the Company Secretary to create insightful and actionable reports for senior committees.
- Internal Controls: Provide thorough evaluations of risk and compliance practices, ensuring operational integrity through meticulous testing and reviews.
- Screening and Compliance: Manage systems and procedures for screening, sanctions, and transaction monitoring, safeguarding against compliance risks.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of internal audit, risk or compliance experience, particularly within the trust and corporate services industry. They should possess:
- Qualifications: ICA, ACCA, ICSA, Lawyer or an equivalent professional certification.
- Regulatory Expertise: Strong understanding of legal, regulatory, and industry requirements, especially the Trust Company Codes of Practice.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational abilities; a professional, persuasive manner; and the ability to work autonomously.
Key Attributes:
- Proactive in fostering a positive compliance culture.
- Resilient, tactful, and discreet.
- Team-oriented, while capable of working independently.
- Committed to ongoing professional development.
Why Consider This Role?
This position offers an opportunity to join a high-performing team in a prestigious family office, contributing to its robust risk and compliance framework while navigating the complexities of international operations.
To apply for this job email your details to doug.newman@ofcpartners.com.