Head of Risk & Compliance, Compliance Department - Guernsey
The International Stock Exchange Group (TISEG) is seeking to recruit an experienced Head of Risk & Compliance to lead the Compliance department. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Head of Risk & Compliance is primarily responsible for ensuring that the Group has effective policies, procedures and controls in place for complying with all of its obligations and that staff are familiar with, and follow, those policies and procedures, as well as maintaining the Group’s risk management framework and ensuring the overall effectiveness of the risk management function.
The Head of Risk & Compliance will hold the positions of Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Compliance Officer and the Group’s Data Protection Officer. Duties and responsibilities include acting as a point of contact for regulatory authorities and other external organisations, staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, industry standards and developments, supporting the effective and efficient management of the Compliance function, delivering an effective Compliance Monitoring Programme and preparing and presenting compliance reporting to the Group's Risk Committee and The International Stock Exchange Authority Board, executive teams, and other relevant stakeholders.
The key competencies for this role include having achieved a relevant professional industry qualification, such as an ICA Diploma, proven experience in a senior leadership role overseeing risk management and compliance functions, in-depth knowledge of relevant financial regulations and industry standards and experience in managing a small team and collaborating effective with cross-functional teams.