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 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 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
We are seeking a Senior Officer, First Line Risk to join our Private Wealth team in Guernsey. This role is an integral part of the First-Line Risk Function, supporting the business in identifying, managing, and mitigating key risks including fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, and reputational risk. Working closely with the Private Wealth business and Senior Management, you will help ensure strong regulatory compliance while contributing to ad‑hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the first line of defence.
What You’ll Do -
- Support first‑line risk management across Private Wealth by identifying, escalating, and reporting risks, working closely with senior management and global colleagues to ensure timely and effective controls.
- Collaborate with client administration teams and the Global Delivery Centre to oversee onboarding, client due diligence, risk profiling, PEP reviews, and ongoing monitoring in line with regulatory requirements.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and first‑line risk frameworks, ensuring compliance with local regulations and internal standards.
- Coordinate and support governance processes by preparing documentation, scheduling and minuting committee meetings, tracking actions, and contributing to board and management reporting.
- Provide guidance, oversight, and support to colleagues, including GCD teams, while contributing to first‑line risk projects, quality assurance, breach monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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 Guernsey 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
- Studying towards or holding a relevant qualification from a recognised professional body, with a strong understanding of local regulatory requirements.
- Previous client‑facing experience within a fiduciary environment, with exposure to risk and/or compliance roles.
- Good technical knowledge of AML legislation and practical application of due diligence standards.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, with experience using screening tools such as Worldcheck and Riskscreen.
- Experience generating reports from administration systems; prior knowledge of 5 Series is beneficial, with training available.
Additional Information
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 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 leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.
