Job title: Senior Compliance Officer (Deputy MLCO)
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Financial Services
Functional Expertise: Compliance & Risk
Skills: Guernsey Full Time Permanent Compliance MLCO AML Financial Crime Risk Management Risk ICA
Salary type: Annual
Location: Guernsey
Job published: 13/11/2026
Job ID: 86759
Contact name: Kate Lister
Phone number: +441481714634
Contact email: kate@firstcall.co.gg

Job Description

One of our key clients is looking for a Senior Compliance Officer (Deputy MLCO) in Guernsey - experience as a deputy MLCO would be an advantage. 

This is an opportunity to step into a pivotal advisory role, supporting the MLCO, strengthening financial crime controls and helping shape a confident, proactive compliance culture.

Responsibilities include:

  • Support and deputise for the MLCO, providing oversight of AML, CTF, CPF and sanctions compliance, including participation in governance meetings and regulatory engagements.

  • Conduct compliance monitoring and assurance reviews, challenge control weaknesses and drive improvements through to completion.

  • Develop risk assessments, meaningful compliance metrics and clear reporting for senior management and Board committees.

  • Advise stakeholders, coach compliance colleagues and strengthen collaboration across the three lines of defence.

You’ll bring 5+ years’ experience in compliance, financial crime, risk or audit within regulated financial services, supported by strong knowledge of AML, CTF, CPF and sanctions requirements. Experience in monitoring, governance reporting, regulatory reviews and coaching colleagues is essential. An ICA or equivalent professional qualification at degree level would also be welcomed.

Analytical, assured and collaborative, you’ll be comfortable asking challenging questions, translating regulatory requirements into practical solutions and building trust across the business. If this sounds like you then please apply today with your latest CV or contact Marcel on 01481 714634 or email info@firstcall.co.gg.

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