Money Laundering Compliance Officer
The Maples Group
United Kingdom
Published 3 days ago
Business Compliance
Full time
Description
Position: Money Laundering Compliance Officer
Location: Jersey (Hybrid)
About Us
The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world's largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations.
Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 3,000 colleagues worldwide.
What is it like to work here?
We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Money Laundering Compliance Officer ("MLCO") to join our Regulatory Compliance team as part of our financial services business in Jersey.
As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group's financial services offering, our Jersey office, Maples Fiduciary Services (Jersey) Limited ("MFJY"), was established in May 2018 with subsidiaries duly authorised in 2019. We have achieved good growth since with the Maples infrastructure and network supporting us to deliver the best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our colleagues in legal services.
As part of our Jersey Regulatory Compliance team, some of the key tasks that you will be performing include but are not limited to:
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:
Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Noticeat maples.com/privacyfor details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.
Being approved by the JFSC as the key person to undertake the role of Registered Money Laundering Compliance Officer for the Jersey Trust Company
Position: Money Laundering Compliance Officer
Location: Jersey (Hybrid)
About Us
The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world's largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations.
Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 3,000 colleagues worldwide.
What is it like to work here?
We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Money Laundering Compliance Officer ("MLCO") to join our Regulatory Compliance team as part of our financial services business in Jersey.
As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group's financial services offering, our Jersey office, Maples Fiduciary Services (Jersey) Limited ("MFJY"), was established in May 2018 with subsidiaries duly authorised in 2019. We have achieved good growth since with the Maples infrastructure and network supporting us to deliver the best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our colleagues in legal services.
As part of our Jersey Regulatory Compliance team, some of the key tasks that you will be performing include but are not limited to:
- Being appointed as the MLCO key person for MFJY and its regulated affiliated member companies, working alongside the Compliance Officer and MLRO to provide advice to management and the board;
- Having responsibility for reviewing, updating, and drafting Financial Crime policies and Procedures (for the avoidance of doubt Financial Crime includes money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, sanctions and sanctions evasion, tax evasion, cyber-crime, and fraud) ensuring all applicable regulations, laws and codes are captured;
- Maintaining the Business Risk Assessment as a relevant and up-to-date document, ensuring that the board of MFJY reviews it on a regular basis;
- Overseeing the risk assurance/Compliance monitoring and testing programme as it pertains to Financial Crime for MFJY, ensuring that a risk-based approach is applied to the programme and findings reported to management and the board;
- Ensuring that screening for sanctions, politically exposed persons and adverse media is undertaken on a regular and timely basis; and
- Ensuring that training is delivered on Financial Crime matters including requirements on sanctions, unusual versus suspicious activity and the personal impact and likely penalties of failing to adhere to JFSC regulations; including working with MFS Group Compliance to ensure that such training is delivered where services are outsourced to other Maples
- Strong previous relevant experience (ideally 7 years or more)
- Financial Crime & Compliance background
- Hold a relevant compliance qualification eg: ICA diploma in AML; Risk & Compliance; Financial Crime
- Strong, demonstrable knowledge of Jersey local regulations and legislations
- Previous experience of being a Key Person, such as being appointed as the MLCO
- Ability to work independently & in a team environment
- Excellent organisation and planning skills
- Methodical approach, strong attention to detail
- Ability to deliver on tight timescales
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Team management skills would be an asset
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- Healthcare insurance
- Competitive annual leave
- Educational assistance and professional development programmes
- Pension plan
- Life insurance
- Travel insurance
- Employee Referral Programme
- Life Assurance
- Critical Illness Cover
- Social Events
- Hybrid Working
- Global mental wellness programme
Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Noticeat maples.com/privacyfor details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.
Being approved by the JFSC as the key person to undertake the role of Registered Money Laundering Compliance Officer for the Jersey Trust Company