Compliance Manager & CO

We’re looking for a dedicated and driven compliance professional to join our Risk and Compliance team in Jersey.

 

This is a regulated role at the heart of our JFSC regulated trust company business. You will be the registered Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO) and Compliance Officer (CO), supported by our local Head of Compliance and MLRO. You will have the opportunity to build strong business relationships across the Jersey businesses while providing valued Compliance advisory services and be part of our global Risk and Compliance team.

If you’re ready for the next step with a firm that values its people, we would love to hear from you!

Application closing date: 11 December 2026

About the role

• Act as the registered MLCO, CO and Deputy MLRO. You’ll take these roles on from the current post holder over your first year, subject to board and regulatory approval.
• Contribute to the quarterly trust company board report, with the MLRO, and report on how well our controls are working, using data to show key risks.
• Update the Business Risk Assessment and Risk Register and present it annually to the board.
• Advise the business on client risk and support escalated approval in the Client Take-On process.
• Conduct regulatory horizon scanning for relevant Jersey developments and conduct a gap analysis for the board.
• Opportunity to develop new skills, participate in Risk and Compliance initiatives and embed new technology such as AI in a responsible manner.

 

What you’ll bring

• Experience in a senior compliance, risk or operational control role in a regulated corporate services or financial services business, and relevant professional qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of Jersey anti-financial crime regulation for trust service businesses. Knowledge of law firm and fund services in Jersey is beneficial.
• Experience as MLRO or MLCO is preferred but not required.
• A pragmatic, risk-based approach, clear verbal and written communication with senior leaders and ability to multitask.
• A proactive team player and stakeholder in regulatory initiatives.

About Mourant

We are proud to be a leading offshore law-firm led professional services business, advising many of the world's leading financial institutions, corporations, public organisations, private equity houses and investment funds, as well as ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices.

 

We believe in inclusive workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, valued and respected. We have a strong sense of common purpose, where all our people are clear about our goals and the role they can play in achieving them. We pride ourselves in providing accessible development opportunities to all our people in a team-spirited environment, where everyone feels like they belong and can thrive.

 

If you would like to join an award winning and forward thinking firm whose inclusive culture and values recognise that its people are fundamental to its success, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. If you need this job description or the application form in an alternative format, or if you would like to discuss the recruitment process with our recruitment team, please email [email protected].