Director Compliance Advisory EMEA (790) Permanent

We are currently seeking a strategic leader to join our client as Director, Compliance Advisory EMEA. This is a key role and unique opportunity to make a significant impact overseeing regulatory compliance for our legal, corporate and fund administration service lines across Jersey, Guernsey, UK, Ireland, Luxembourg, and UAE.

Based in Jersey and reporting to the Group Head of Risk and Compliance, you will provide strategic guidance and operational oversight to ensure Group meets its regulatory obligations and upholds industry best practices within a dynamic, collaborative environment.

You’ll need significant experience in a compliance leadership role in order to contribute to the strategic direction of the firm on risk and compliance matters, preferably within legal or financial services and multi-jurisdictional environments.

• Lead and develop the EMEA Compliance Advisory team, ensuring capacity and skills to deliver on both business and individual objectives
• Assume the Key Person roles for selected Global entities in Jersey, overseeing ongoing delivery of  compliance support arrangements
• Act as key point of contact for local regulatory bodies, managing relationships, notifications, and inspection support
• Proactively advise senior management and Boards on emerging regulatory, legal and compliance issues, new products, jurisdictions and strategic projects
• Drive compliance risk assessments and action plans for new jurisdictions, products, licences, and business streams

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• 10+ years’ relevant experience in a similar role (or in a position directly leading up to this level) with an exemplary record of performance and recognised professional qualification
• Strong technical knowledge of risk and regulatory frameworks applicable to TCB and FSB business in Jersey, including experience in holding Key Person roles
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for other EMEA jurisdictions beneficial