Head of Compliance & Financial Crime

We are reaching out about an exceptional permanent opportunity in St Peter Port, Guernsey, to join our client as Head of Compliance & Financial Crime within the Financial Services sector. This is a key leadership position, where you will shape and oversee robust compliance and financial crime frameworks, working closely with our client’s team to protect the integrity of their operations and support sustainable growth.

Key Skills

• Financial Services expertise – Apply your in-depth understanding of financial services environments, including regulatory expectations and market practices, to design and maintain effective compliance and financial crime controls.

What you’ll do

• Lead the compliance and financial crime strategy across our client’s Financial Services business.
• Oversee policies and procedures to ensure alignment with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to identify and mitigate financial crime risks.
• Promote a strong compliance culture within our client’s team through guidance and support.
• Provide regular reporting and insight to support informed risk-based decision-making.

What you’ll need

• Strong background working within the Financial Services sector.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements in a practical way.
• Capability to design and oversee robust compliance and financial crime frameworks.
• Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing at leadership level.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and risk management.

Why Join?

• Play a pivotal role in shaping compliance and financial crime strategy for our client.
• Join a trusted Financial Services organisation in St Peter Port, Guernsey.
• Work closely with our client’s team, contributing directly to secure and sustainable business growth.

More information about this role is available upon request – contact the team today for further details.

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