Job Description
Company Description
We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.
Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.
Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.
We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.
Job Description
The Client Compliance team at IQ‑EQ Jersey plays a critical role in supporting our supervised clients to meet their regulatory obligations. We work collaboratively, share expertise, and strive for excellence in delivering high‑quality compliance services across a diverse client base.
You will support the Client Compliance Lead in the delivery of the client compliance programme for supervised clients of IQ-EQ in Jersey. You will lead and contribute to initiatives that ensure high-quality and consistent delivery of the client compliance service offering across the Jersey cluster.
You will also act as Money Laundering Compliance Officer (“MLCO”) for supervised clients within the Private and Institutional Asset Owners segment (and other segments as agreed from time to time), and fulfil all responsibilities associated with this “key person” role.
What you’ll do
- You’ll lead financial crime risk oversight as MLCO, ensuring robust AML/CFT compliance, advising boards on obligations and emerging risks, and overseeing the effectiveness of the MLRO.
- You’ll design, implement, and continuously improve risk‑based Compliance Monitoring Programmes, delivering clear, accurate reporting to client governing bodies.
- You’ll support and execute the client compliance programme across a portfolio, ensuring consistent application of frameworks, tools, technologies, and regulatory standards.
- You’ll manage day‑to‑day compliance activities including testing, remediation tracking, reporting, record‑keeping, and presenting insights at board meetings with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
- You’ll provide leadership and guidance to junior team members, fostering high standards through coaching, quality reviews, collaboration, and continuous process improvement.
What we offer
- Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
- Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP
- Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all Ireland public holidays
- Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave
- Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
Qualifications
- You have a strong academic background with a recognised compliance qualification and a solid understanding of relevant legislation (including AML/CFT/CPF), Codes of Practice, and supervisory expectations within Jersey’s Trust and Funds sector.
- You can design and execute risk-based compliance monitoring programmes, supported by strong analytical, numeracy, and monitoring skills, with familiarity in Virtual and Digital Assets as an advantage.
- You confidently engage with boards, senior stakeholders, and regulated professionals, demonstrating clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication.
- You effectively guide junior staff, review compliance outputs, and maintain high standards through excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- You possess strong IT proficiency and are skilled in using relevant applications to support compliance activities and reporting.
Additional Information
Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.
There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.
Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.
We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning
