Head of Compliance | IOM | 12mth FTC at Ocorian

Douglas, , Isle of Man -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compliance Officer, MLRO, Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Risk Management, KYC, Customer Due Diligence, Policy Implementation, Regulatory Liaison, Stakeholder Negotiation, Delegation, Data Protection, Management Information, AML/CFT, Financial Services Rule Book

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices. With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian. Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise. Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines. Job Description PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The local Head of Risk and Compliance | Isle of Man (IoM) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of statutory and regulatory compliance. This includes developing, implementing, and maintaining local policies and procedures that enhance service quality and ensure consistent adherence, monitoring, and review. The role aims to uphold the highest standards of service at all times and to undertake any additional duties reasonably required. The postholder will work closely with Group Risk and Compliance to ensure that all Group Minimum Compliance Standards are fully met. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Act as the designated Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO/Nominated Officer). Advise the Board, Executive Committee, Risk Committee, managers and staff on regulatory, governance, and risk matters. Lead and manage the Compliance Team, ensuring effective workload allocation, development, and cross‑training. Oversee KYC/Customer Due Diligence (CDD), business acceptance reviews, and preparation of submissions for board sub‑committees. Maintain robust compliance monitoring systems, ensuring timely file reviews, audits, and monitoring activities. Develop, update, and implement local policies and procedures aligned with Group Minimum Standards. Manage relationships with local regulatory bodies and act as the principal point of contact. Maintain key compliance registers and ensure accurate, up‑to‑date records. Deliver training on regulations, AML, internal policies, governance, and risk management. Prepare compliance reports, attend management meetings, and stay current with regulatory developments through seminars and industry events. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Professional compliance qualification (e.g., ICA Diploma, STEP, AML/CFT specialist qualification) or qualified by experience in a similar role. Extensive technical knowledge of the Isle of Man regulatory framework, including the Financial Services Rule Book and AML/CFT Code. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach suited to a global environment. Effective senior stakeholder negotiation skills and the confidence to influence at all levels. Ability to delegate effectively and support the development of others’ core competencies. Demonstrated experience providing strategic guidance to business or practice areas. Strong technical knowledge of compliance frameworks and data protection legislation. Skilled in producing management information and delivering projects within agreed deadlines Additional Information All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are: We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges. We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be. We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective. We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes. We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. Equal Opportunities for Everyone Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected]. We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Region: UK, CI and Ireland Jurisdiction: Isle of Man

Responsibilities

The local Head of Risk and Compliance will oversee all statutory and regulatory compliance, including developing and maintaining local policies and procedures while ensuring adherence to Group Minimum Compliance Standards. Key duties involve acting as the designated Compliance Officer/MLRO, advising leadership on risk matters, managing the Compliance Team, and overseeing KYC/CDD processes.