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Compliance Manager - Perm or Contract

Guernsey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

61662

Published date:

26/08/2025

Summary

Compliance Manager

Bourse Trust Company Limited

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Compliance Manager to join our team at a well- established trust company based in Guernsey. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compliance within the trust and fiduciary services sector. As Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the company’s compliance framework, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, (in conjunction with the external Compliance Officer/MLCO and MLRO).

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Management:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to relevant local and international regulations, in accordance with the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) and other regulatory bodies.

• Act as a subject matter expert on all compliance matters within the company and provide guidance and advice to senior management and staff.

• Monitor and report on the company’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to relevant authorities.

• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to ensure compliance with internal controls and identify areas for improvement.

• Oversee the development and delivery of compliance training programs for staff members, ensuring all employees are up to date on current regulations and best practices.

• Responsible for the compliance sign-off of all new business and clients. • Responsible for monitoring complaints. • Oversee the customer due diligence (CDD) process and ensure the timely and accurate

completion of client risk assessments. • Control and oversee completion of the various registers that the company is required to

keep.

Liaison and Reporting:

• Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory authorities, including the GFSC, for all compliance related matters.

• Act as the primary point of contact for the external MLCO/ Compliance Officer and MLRO with regard to compliance issues and matters arising from the CMP testing programme.

• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, including annual compliance reviews, regulatory filings, and other required documentation.

• Prepare Board Reports, as appropriate in conjunction with the external MLCO/Compliance Officer and MLRO.

• Ensure effective communication and coordination with external auditors, legal advisors,

and other stakeholders.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and manage the Compliance and Operations Administrator, providing training, guidance, and support as needed.

• Foster a culture of compliance within the organisation and ensure all staff understand and adhere to compliance policies.

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a compliance or regulatory role, preferably within the trust, fiduciary, or financial services industry.

• Strong knowledge of Guernsey regulatory framework. • ICA (International Compliance Association) or equivalent qualification in Compliance. • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to advise and

influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritising tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced

environment. • High attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to identify and mitigate potential

compliance risks.

If you are a proactive and experienced Compliance Manager with a passion for maintaining high compliance standards, we would love to hear from you.

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Client Accountant

Guernsey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

61563

Published date:

26/08/2025

Summary

Client Accountant

We are looking for a highly capable Fiduciary Accountant to join our in-house Client Accounts team supporting an ultra high net worth structure.

This newly created role is central to a strategic shift from outsourced financial statement production to internal management, offering greater control, confidentiality and responsiveness across the family’s financial affairs.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering accurate and timely quarterly management reporting as well as the annual financial reporting, maintaining robust bookkeeping practices, and supporting audit and tax processes in collaboration with external advisors.

Key Responsibilities:

· Prepare financial statements and management accounts.

· Maintain accurate bookkeeping records across a diverse portfolio.

· Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and relevant regulatory frameworks.

· Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors to support audit and tax processes.

· Respond promptly to Trustee and stakeholder inquiries with financial insights and tailored reporting.

· Maintain and enhance institutional knowledge of the family’s financial structure and history.

KPI’s

· Utilisation target of > 70%.

· Statutory accounts signed off within 3 months of year end or sooner if required for additional reporting purpose e.g. AGM, statutory filing.

· Client accounts signed in accordance with service level agreement.

· Reconciliations up to date monthly.

· Time records updated at the end of each working day.

· Successful completion of chosen professional qualifications.

· Timely and accurate completion of delegated tasks

Skills and Experience

· ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in fiduciary accounting, ideally within a family office or trust company.

· Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements.

· Proven experience working with ultra high net worth clients and complex structures.

· Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems.

Behaviours and Competencies

Operational Excellence:

· Demonstrates the ability to make decisions based on insight and knowledge.

· Accountable for ensuring high standards of delivery to clients.

· Actively engages with customer to understand needs and will place a high priority on client service and satisfaction.

· Prioritises client issues and addresses them accordingly.

· Will keep up to date with business trends/ changes in law that will impact their role.

Client Excellence:

· Proactive in identifying opportunities and seeking solutions.

· Manages expectations so clients always feel valued.

· Takes responsibility for delivering superior products and services.

· Implements improvements to client service.

Commercial Awareness:

· Understands relevant local regulatory requirements

Interpersonal Skills:

· Manages internal and external stakeholders' expectations with regards to delivery, escalating concerns as appropriate.

· Is able to deal with conflict in a controlled manner and can clearly communicate effective solutions.

· Builds credibility across all stakeholder groups and is able to engage with individuals across all areas of an organization on areas of specialism.

Compliance:

· Act in a professional manner and produce accurate and timely work

· Acts with the highest level of integrity at all times and in the best interests of Aspida.

· Will be clear, open and transparent in communications with colleagues and customers.

· Promptly report any issues (or possible issues) you identify to your manager (or an appropriate member of the senior management team) for consideration and resolution.

· Never make any statement that is misleading, false or deceptive.

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Company Secretary - Assistant Vice President

Guernsey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

61629

Published date:

19/08/2025

Summary

Company Secretary – Legal and Corporate Governance (AVP)

Job Details

Company Secretary

We are looking for a Company Secretary who will take on roles such as coordinating and attending Board meetings, liaising with the Managing Director and Board Committee and overseeing all regulatory corporate governance filings.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Providing recommendations to the Board on corporate governance best practice for the Bank.

· Coordinating and attending Board meetings of relevant companies and providing accurate minutes of the deliberations and decisions of those Boards (or committees of the Board).

· Liaising with the Managing Director and Board Committee Chairperson as required, regarding the convening of the Board and Board Committee meetings.

· Drafting of Agenda and Minutes of meetings of the Board and Board Committees.

· Liaising with Directors and Officers regarding attendance at meetings.

· Coordinating the on-boarding process for new Board directors.

· Updating Board and Committee charters and Corporate Governance Policies.

· Overseeing all regulatory corporate governance filings with the GFSC.

· Developing, implementing, communicating and maintaining governance, risk and compliance policies, processes and procedures.

Your qualifications and skills include:

· Highly-skilled in both staff and operation management from an appropriate business environment, preferably the Finance sector.

· Proven ability to work under pressure to a high standard, with a particular focus on responding to stakeholder needs at short notice.

· Ability to operate effectively at a management level and build successful working relationships with senior colleagues and external professionals and regulatory contacts.

· Competency in the use of Microsoft Office software, in particular Excel.

· Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

· Knowledge and competency in Guernsey Company Law, The Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 2017 and any other related laws, regulations and industry best practice.

· Occasional travel to other Butterfield jurisdictions will be required.

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Director of Tax, Compliance and Reporting Services

London OR Guernsey OR Jersey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

61166

Published date:

14/08/2025

Summary

Director - Tax Compliance and Reporting – Guernsey / London

This role is responsible for the output of the client tax compliance & reporting services . The individual will oversee the Groups client entity tax reporting function , ensuring compliance with all relevant tax reporting obligations, in line with regulations, in numerous jurisdictions.,. The role holder will be involved in reviewing tax advice obtained by clients pre and post structuring , and supporting business operations by monitoring when tax advice and compliance are required. The role holder will work closely with senior management across multiple jurisdictions to develop and implement tax policies and procedures to ensure client entities are compliant with all tax reporting requirements.

Job accountabilities:

- Setting goals for the function which align with the overall Group strategy to ensure the specialised support given to the Group is at the highest quality.
- Working with Directors and Relations Partners across various jurisdictions to set fees for tax compliance and reporting and agree billing responsibilities, to ensure profitability of the tax function.
- Provide a practical level of theoretical and technical tax expertise and procedures in order to successfully deliver the tax function and develop recommendations for change.
- Overseeing the preparation and submission of filing UK, Guernsey, Jersey, IOM and BVI company annual tax returns,
- Overseeing the preparation of any other tax compliance and reporting requirements in those jurisdictions for both companies and trusts, including VAT and ATED.
- Overseeing the preparation of filing of the Group’s tax returns in the UK and Crown Dependencies.
- Overseeing the preparation of offshore trust IHT returns and stockpiled gains reports and relevant income calculations.
- Audit and Risk Management: Manage tax audits and enquires with tax authorities where inhouse tax are the engaged agent, ensuring minimal financial and reputational risk.
- Leadership and Team Management: Lead and develop the tax team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
- Training and development: Overseeing and providing tax training and support for the wider staff to ensure the organisation is aware of tax legislative changes
- Internal Collaboration: Work with other departments to provide tax-related support for business operations and transactions.
- Policy Development: Develop and implement internal tax policies and procedures.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on tax legislation changes and best practices, recommending process improvements as necessary.

Minimum education and experience:

Educated to degree standard or equivalent experience.
Professional qualification such as a CTA qualification.
Requires deeper and more complex knowledge through having at least 8-10 years of progressive experience in tax compliance, including experience in a leadership role.
Experience in UK company and trust tax is essential.

Required skills:

Ability to engage and communicate/present complex information concisely and to a non-technical audience and the ability to explain and defend own and/or team reports.
Ability to set and promote the correct organisational culture and values and act as a figure head/business advocate for the path forward.
Deep knowledge of policies, procedure, regulations and legislation in operational area, and up to date knowledge of external issues (legislative, regulatory, best practice standards, etc.) that affect client servicing area in order to be able to affect change in the business in line with the industry standards.
Able to influence across jurisdictions for the benefit of the business.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to apply those skills to resolve client requirements.
Excellent planning and organisational skills along with the ability to tackle multiple workstreams while meeting tight deadlines.
Proactive and self-motivated, with a desire to identify opportunities and take ownership for implementing improvements.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing and reviewing tax documents.

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Trainee Trust Officer

Fairbairn House, Guernsey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

61265

Published date:

14/08/2025

Trainee Trust Administrator

Guernsey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

61364

Published date:

14/08/2025

Compliance Officer

Guernsey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

61430

Published date:

14/08/2025

Summary

Name:

Job Title: Compliance Officer

Business Unit/Department: Channel Insurance Brokers Limited (“CIB” or “the Company”)

Location: Guernsey

Reporting to: Tony De Sousa

Compliance Officer (“CO”) Money Laundering Reporting Officer (“MLRO”)

Job Purpose: To act in the Key Person roles of CO and MLRO, as required under regulation, for CIB.

Authority: The individual will have: -

● sought and received a “No Objections” confirmation from the Guernsey

Financial Services Commission (“GFSC”) to act as a Key Person on behalf of the

Company in the capacities of CO , and

● approval from the Board of Directors of CIB.

● To be able to discharge their role effectively, the Board of Directors will ensure

that the individual: -

o has appropriate independence, in particular, from customer-facing and

business development roles;

o has a sufficient level of authority within the Company;

o has sufficient resources, including sufficient time,

o is able to raise issues directly with the Board; and

o is fully aware of both their and the Company’s obligations under all

Laws, Orders, Codes, Guidance and any related communications from

regulatory bodies or other similar organisations.

Experience

• Qualified in line with industry and GFSC requirements;

• A solid understanding of the business, the business’ products and services and the risks that

they expose the business to;

• Integrity, honesty and professionalism;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with all

levels of staff and management within the CIB and PIB Group as well as clients and third-party

service providers (where applicable);

• Proactive, solution focused and self-sufficient;

• Deliver work of a high standard with attention to detail;

• Ability to achieve compliance goals and deadlines where operational considerations may

compete; and

• Prioritising own work and contributing to prioritising goals and objectives in the CIB.

Key Responsibilities The individual is responsible for the following generic activities: -

● Contribute to the production, review and revision of: -

o CIB’s Compliance policies, procedures and related supporting materials e.g., checklists;

o the compliance monitoring programme of the Company in relation to all Compliance

matters including but not limited to: -

▪ Industry standards and wider regulation1 in relation to guarding against Financial

Crime and understanding the degree that CIB is captured under such regulation.

o The Business Risk Assessments for CIB;

o Review and advise on the AML/CFT and Sanctions risks as they pertain to CIB;

o Formulate and deliver training to CIB personnel in respect of compliance matters;

o Keep abreast of legal and regulatory standards and changes in respect of all Laws,

Regulations, Orders, Guidance notes etc., in Guernsey;

o Prepare and deliver CO reports for quarterly Board meetings;

o Maintain all compliance related logs and trackers pursuant to notifications made and

information received;

o Highlight or escalate Compliance, AML/CFT and/or Sanctions matters of concern to the

Board of CIB; and

o Support preparations for regulatory visits.

● Develop and implement plans and objectives for the Compliance department in an effective and

innovative fashion.

● Assess and report progress in meeting the Compliance department’s objectives

Specific to the Key Person Roles the individual is responsible for: - CO: -

• Ensuring appropriate monitoring of operational performances and managing regulatory and compliance risk within CIB, which includes: -

• Monitoring that the internal policies and procedures are being consistently and effectively adhered to;

• Assessing and recommending amendments to internal systems and controls as well as policies, and procedures to facilitate compliance with the regulatory framework;

• Reviewing literature and marketing communications, ensuring they meet regulatory and internal standards;

• Where appropriate, promptly instigating action to remedy any deficiencies in the robust arrangements;

• Providing Senior Management and the Board of Directors with regular written reports in respect of the CIB’s compliance with the requirements of the regulations referenced above; and

• Acting as the principal point of contact with the JFSC on day‑to-day regulatory matters

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Qualifications/ Knowledge/ Skills/ Experience Required:

• Qualified in line with industry and JFSC Requirements;

• At least 10 years’ experience in the industry;

• A solid understanding of the business, the business’ products and services and the risks that

they expose the business to.

• Integrity, honesty and professionalism;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with all

levels of staff and management within the CIB and PIB Group as well as clients and third-party

service providers (where applicable);

• Proactive, solution focused and self-sufficient;

• Deliver work of a high standard with attention to detail;

• Ability to achieve compliance goals and deadlines where operational considerations may

compete; and

Prioritising own work and contributing to prioritising goals and objectives in the CIB

Role Dimensions: Internal Working Relationships The role will require regular interaction with:

• All staff at all levels across CIB;

• The Board of CIB;

• The Guernsey Financial Services Commission;

• The Joint Financial Crime Unit;

• Third-party service providers and advisors; and

• The wider CIB and PIB Group.

Conduct Rules and Fitness & Propriety

All PIB employees are expected to conduct themselves with integrity and professionalism, placing the customer at the centre of all we do and is central to our culture. You must adhere at all times to the GFSC’s Conduct Rules set out below.

Individual Conduct Rules:

1. You must act with integrity. 2. You must act with due skill, care and diligence. 3. You must be open and cooperative with the JFSC and other regulators. 4. You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly. 5. You must observe proper standards of market conduct.

Compliance with the JFSC Conduct Rules is required at all times and will be evidenced through annual performance reviews.

Fitness & Propriety You will be assessed on a regular basis in line with PIB’s requirements to ensure that you:

1. Maintain your ‘fitness’ at an appropriate level to undertake the function you perform in a sound and prudent manner at all times-this relates to your experience, knowledge, skills and professional qualifications (where appropriate)

2. Maintain your ‘propriety’ at all times-this relates to good repute, honesty, integrity and financial soundness. This includes advising the firm of any changes in circumstances and conflicts of interest that could materially affect your fitness or propriety.

3. Have undertaken or are undertaking all relevant training. Compliance of Fitness & Propriety will be evidenced through PIB’s annual checks on Fitness & Propriety (e.g. financial soundness), through annual performance reviews and through completion of your Fitness & Propriety Declaration.

Person specification:

Essential Desirable

Qualifications

Qualification in Compliance considered appropriate for the role by the GFSC.

Experience

Strong working knowledge of

performance and operations

management

Significant work experience as a

department director or similar

position

Knowledge

A good working knowledge of

Microsoft Word, Excel and

Outlook would be desirable.

Knowledge of Acturis would be

advantageous, however, training

will be provided.

Understanding and knowledge of

applicable regulation, GFSC

Principles, Rules and Guidance

relating to commercial and

private customers.

Understanding and knowledge of

general insurance and underlying

legal principles, however this will

be gained with professional

studies.

Familiarity with industry

regulations and quality standards

Skills

Solid computer skills, including

Microsoft Office and relational

databases and software

Exceptional communication and

public speaking skills

Outstanding leadership and

organisational skills

Competent collaborator and

skilled cross-functional

communicator

Leadership: You will need to make quick, and sometimes tough decisions. Your employees will look to you for conflict resolution and approval. Critical Thinking: Senior Management need to be able to solve problems as they pop up, analyse inefficiencies and refine company procedures.

Oral Communication: You will need to be able to speak clearly to employees and customers. Good speaking and writing skills are key.

Time Management Skills: You will be working with multiple employees and overseeing multiple projects.

Attitude

Positive, forward thinking and supportive

Signed by jobholder: Date:

Signed by Manager Date:

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Group Head of Client Accounting and Tax Services

London OR Guernsey OR Jersey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

61164

Published date:

12/08/2025

Summary

Group Head of Client Accounting and Tax – Guernsey / London

The Head of Client Accounting and Tax is a Director-level Group-wide leadership role, responsible for the strategic direction, technical oversight, and operational performance of both the Client Accounting and Client Entity Tax compliance and reporting across all Praxis jurisdictions.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the postholder will shape, lead, and continuously improve the delivery of high-quality client accounting and tax compliance services for .. complex corporate, trust, and private wealth structures across multiple regulated environments.

The role requires a highly experienced, commercially astute, and technically accomplished professional with deep knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards/UK Financial Reporting Standards and multi-jurisdictional tax compliance and reporting requirements within international fiduciary operations.

With responsibility for large, geographically dispersed teams, the postholder will lead transformation initiatives, embed consistent best practice, mitigate risk, and ensure that client accounting and tax compliance services are efficient, scalable, and fully aligned with Group strategy

Job Accountabilities:

As the Head of Tax and Client Accounting, you will provide strategic, operational, and technical leadership across the Group’s client-accounting and tax teams . You will be accountable for the design, delivery, governance, and optimisation of client accounting and tax compliance servcies , supporting sustainable growth and maintaining excellence of service to all stakeholders.

Strategic Leadership & Business Alignment

Define and lead the long-term vision, strategy, and operating model for the Group’s Client Accounting and Tax Compliance Servcies , ensuring they deliver measurable value and are aligned to the overall commercial and service objectives of the Group.
Integrate client accounting and tax compliance servcies across all jurisdictions, embedding a unified culture of performance, accountability, and high-quality output.
Act as a trusted advisor to the Group Executive, contributing technical insight and commercial guidance on business development, client structuring, and market expansion.

Operational Excellence & Service Delivery

Take full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of client accounting and tax compliance outputs across all client structures, ensuring they meet all jurisdictional, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee the preparation and delivery of annual financial statements, management accounts, VAT/GST returns, annual filings, tax computations, and other financial outputs with a focus on quality, consistency, and timeliness.
Implement and monitor standardised Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive performance, efficiency, and risk mitigation across the Group.
Champion the use of technology and automation, including Acumen and related platforms, to streamline reporting, improve accuracy, and enhance the client experience.

Regulatory Compliance, Risk & Governance

Lead the Group’s response to evolving regulatory, accounting, and tax frameworks across all relevant jurisdictions, including UK, Guernsey, Jersey, BVI, and other international locations.
Ensure robust oversight of all tax compliance matters for client entities, including the submission of annual returns, disclosure obligations, residency reviews, and regulatory reporting (e.g. CRS, FATCA).
Provide authoritative guidance on complex tax issues, including cross-border structures, substance requirements, CFCs, transfer pricing, and withholding obligations.
Manage relationships with regulators and tax authorities, leading on audits, enquiries, and reviews to safeguard the Group’s reputation and compliance position.

People Leadership & Capability Development

Lead and inspire high-performing, cross-jurisdictional teams within Client Accounting and Tax Compliance , ensuring clear goals, structured development, and strong succession planning.
Establish a culture of excellence, collaboration, and shared purpose, enabling teams to deliver consistent, proactive, and technically sound service to clients and colleagues.
Build leadership capability within the function and oversee ongoing technical training and development aligned with regulatory change and business needs.

Internal & External Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a key ambassador for the function, representing Client Accounting and Tax Comliance Servcies at leadership forums, client meetings, and external events as needed.
Partner with internal stakeholders (including Compliance, Legal, Relationship Management, Risk, and Business Development) to provide joined-up support on client structures, operational planning, and commercial opportunities.
Foster strong relationships with auditors, tax authorities, industry bodies, and external advisors to ensure seamless collaboration and positioning of Praxis as a market leader.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
Qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, ICAEW).
Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) or equivalent tax qualification – essential.
Minimum 10 years’ post-qualification experience, with at least 5 in a senior leadership role in a multi-jurisdictional fiduciary, corporate services, or financial services environment.
Deep knowledge of financial reporting, international tax legislation, and fiduciary operations across multiple regulated jurisdictions.

Required Skills:

Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead and inspire large, distributed teams across geographies and specialisms. Able to influence at Board level and guide cross-functional collaboration.
Technical Mastery: Advanced expertise in IFRS, FRS and GAAP, financial reporting, and international tax compliance, with the ability to act as a trusted authority on complex regulatory matters.
Strategic Delivery: Capable of translating business strategy into effective functional plans and consistently delivering results that improve efficiency, service, and value.
Process Optimisation: Experience implementing Group-wide policy frameworks, governance structures, and digital tools to drive operational improvements and risk control.
Analytical Acumen: Strong data and analytical skills, able to evaluate financial and compliance risk and make clear, evidence-based decisions.
Communication: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Commercial & Client Focus: Strong business acumen with a clear understanding of how tax and accounting functions support client relationships, revenue protection, and growth.
Integrity and Professionalism: Acts as a role model for ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, and discretion.
Resilience and Composure: Calm under pressure, adaptable to change, and able to lead confidently through uncertainty or complexity.
Detail-Oriented: Meticulous and accurate, particularly in technical reviews and governance matters.
Proactive and Self-Motivated: Drives outcomes and improvements without needing direction, and seizes opportunities to create value.
Collaborative and Inclusive: Builds high-trust relationships, values diverse perspectives, and fosters a positive, team-oriented culture.
Growth-Oriented: Embraces innovation, encourages learning, and is committed to continual personal and professional development

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Director of Fund Accounting and Corporate Services

Jersey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

61165

Published date:

11/08/2025

Summary

Associate Director - Fund and Corporate Accounting – Jersey / London

This role leads the client accounting function for fund and corporate services, translating business strategy into operational plans and ensuring consistent, high-quality financial reporting. The position involves managing accounting teams, standardizing processes ensuring our core accounting software is implemented and developed to suit client and business requirements and serving as a technical expert across jurisdictions. The role holder will work closely with senior management across multiple jurisdictions to develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure client entities are compliant with all accounting requirements.

Job accountabilities:

Translates business segment strategy into functional plans and guides their execution.
Accountable for results which impact the entire client accounting function for the Corporate & Funds business line.
Understand the requirements of clients across the Group.
Oversee the accounting function in each client accounting team for various types of clients through the use of standardised KRI and KPI reporting.
Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas across the client accounting functional area
Ensure that processes and procedures are designed and implemented to increase efficiencies and provide group wide consistency.
Design, develop and implement Allvue system and reporting to meet clients reporting requirement in an efficient manner.
To provide leadership and direction to client accounting teams to maximise efficiency without compromising on the quality of reporting to clients.
To provide training across the client accounting teams in respect of new policies and procedures.
To be a technical point of contact for all client accounting teams.

Minimum education and experience:

Professional, management, or technical qualification if relevant for the role, or equivalent by experience; and significant business experience at a senior level.
Holds a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ICAEW)
Minimum 10 years post qualification experience within a multi disciplinary Fiduciary service provider.

Required skills:

Strong ability to lead teams of specialists and generalists with significant persuasion and communication skills.
Ability to set and promote the correct organisational culture and values and act as a figure head/business advocate for the path forward.
Deep knowledge of policies, procedure, regulations and legislation in operational area, and up to date knowledge of external issues (legislative, regulatory, best practice standards, etc.) that affect client servicing area in order to be able to affect change in the business in line with the industry standards.
Able to influence across jurisdictions for the benefit of the business.
Proficiency in Allvue or similar fund accounting software, with a demonstrated ability to configure and enhance system functionality to meet evolving business and client requirements.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Strong presentation skills with the ability to effectively contribute to business development pitches and articulate technical concepts to prospective clients
Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to apply those skills to resolve client requirements.
Excellent planning and organisational skills along with the ability to tackle multiple workstreams while meeting tight deadlines.
Proactive and self-motivated, with a desire to identify opportunities and take ownership for implementing improvements.

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AML - Consultant

Guernsey

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

56480

Published date:

07/08/2025

Summary

Consultant, AML

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role/ Department:

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing/providing input and support to the day to day operations around the delivery of AML services to the business.

As part of the Investor AML Operations team supporting Guernsey clients, the role requires the completion of a workload, with guidance from colleagues and line management, to support all aspects of AML of investors in line with:

· AML Legislation/Regulation & Guidance/Best Practice

· The Investor AML Department’s processes and procedures

In addition, the role requires partners to hold, build and maintain strong relationships with Northern Trust internal departments, as well as other key stakeholders, to deliver a robust AML service to Northern Trust’s client and investor base.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

· Responsible for managing the day-to-day AML Operations for respective client/s.

· Able to serve as a key subject matter expert in client and investor engagement, liaise with offshore partners and mentor other more junior level employees.

· Responsible for staying current on regulatory rules and changes within the industry. Maintains an up to date knowledge of AML regulation and best practice and uses this knowledge to promote enhancements to Northern Trust’s AML processes and procedures.

· Manages and performs special projects as assigned.

· Participates in meetings with teams, clients and other stakeholders on detailed status updates.

· Works with colleagues and line management in reviewing investor documentation and efficiently sourcing outstanding investor due diligence documentation (if any) with professionalism and timely escalation of material issues arising. Subsequently applies analytical skills to review Investor AML information and determines potential areas of deficiency. This includes performing effective and thorough risk assessments of investor profiles.

· Actively participates in AML operations quality control review of investor documentation for investors, in adherence with Northern Trust’s AML policy and procedures. Completes and compiles a high-quality summary of findings and recommendations for review in a concise and professional manner.

· Responds to internal and external inquiries related to Anti Money Laundering requirements for investors with efficiency and professionalism, with support from line management where required.

· Escalates and assists with the resolution of more complex problems and critical issues.

· Works with management to ensure that the Investor AML Operations team meets the required audit, risk and compliance standards as determined, from time to time, in accordance with changes in legislation and guidance.

Skills/ Qualifications:

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

· Functional / Industry knowledge is required, with substantial experience in relevant field with similar institutions.

· Proficiency with the use of workflow tools and managing large volumes of data, utilizing analytical mindset and organizational skills to be able to do so.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong report writing and workpaper documentation skills, including detailed accuracy and attention to detail, are critical.

· Analytical and problem solving skills are required, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and take responsibility for completion of assigned work, prioritizing as necessary.

· Be able to work independently with minimal supervision, whilst also being a team player and willing to work with others to achieve shared goals.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

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