Compliance & Risk Manager

• Acting as Compliance and Risk Manager, ensuring full regulatory and governance responsibilities are met.
• Overseeing and maintaining key compliance frameworks, including the Business Risk Assessment, Compliance Monitoring Programme, and internal policies and procedures.
• Reviewing new business, managing client risk ratings and periodic reviews, and supporting due diligence and EDD processes.
• Producing compliance reports for the Board and maintaining oversight of sanctions compliance, internal monitoring, and reporting requirements.
• Leading AML/CFT training across the business and supporting staff with relevant legislative updates and policy guidance.
• Managing communication with regulators, including GFSC enquiries, site visits, and submissions.
• Monitoring regulatory breaches, complaints and errors, and ensuring appropriate actions are taken.
• Supporting the development of internal procedures and contributing to wider strategic and operational initiatives, including attendance at board and management meetings.
• Representing the business externally and supporting projects across compliance, cyber, and risk.

The successful candidate will have over 10 years' experience in the international trust and private wealth sector, with a comprehensive understanding of local regulatory requirements, AML/CFT obligations and corporate governance. A relevant compliance qualification is essential, along with strong legal interpretation skills, analytical thinking, and commercial awareness.

This role requires excellent organisational and time management skills, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with clients and third parties are also essential.