Senior Compliance Analyst

Role Overview

• Provide support to MLRO/MLCO for the Jersey Law Firm by acting as Deputy MLRO and ensuring that the Jersey office complies with the firm's compliance and AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures.****Assist the MLCO in overseeing the effectiveness of all AML/CFT/CPF systems, policies and procedures, and firm-wide compliance with applicable legislation. Assist in the development and maintaining of systems and controls (including documented policies and procedures) in line with evolving requirements
• Compliance Monitoring and Testing
• Assist the MLCO in the managing and completion of periodic testing under the quarterly Compliance Monitoring Programme, ensuring all aspects of the AML/CFT/CPF framework are effectively evaluated;
• Sanctions oversight
• Oversee and ensure the proper implementation of sanctions screening for Jersey, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations;
• System and Control enhancements
• Recommend amendments to the firm's systems and controls based on findings from the Compliance Monitoring Programme and in response to new or amended regulatory developments;
• Training and development
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of Compliance training, including Compliance Induction training and refresher courses on a range of AML/CFT/CPF topics in response to regulatory changes and needs identified by the Compliance Monitoring Programme;
• High Risk clients and matters
• Perform pre-onboarding reviews of high-risk clients and matters, including Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), Industry risks and clients from high-risk jurisdictions, to ensure that transactions are consistent with the client’s business and ensuring that Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) is properly applied. Manage client/matter submission to the Business Acceptance Committee (BAC), ensuring that senior management is properly informed in coming to decisions and that appropriate documentation and justifications are provided for continued high-risk client/matter;
• Review and Adjustment of Client Risk Ratings
• Review clients/matters with high-risk ratings that the Partner has requested to be downgraded, ensuring a downgrade to Medium or Low risk is appropriate;
• Register management
• Ensure the accurate maintenance and ongoing oversight of regulatory registers, including registers with respect to declined business, PEPs, and requests from the JFSC or other authorities. Regularly review and update these registers as necessary to ensure they reflect the most current and accurate information;
• Compliance advisory
• Provide expert advice on the application of legal and regulatory requirements as they relate to Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorist, Anti Proliferation Financing and Financial Sanctions regimes;
• Data Protection
• Assist with the implementation and oversight of Data Protection compliance as required:
• Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO) of Collas Crill LLP.
• In the absence of the MLRO, or at the request of the MLRO
• Receive, acknowledge and consider internal Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) submitted by an employee of Collas Crill LLP in a timely manner
• Document all enquiries made in relation to each SAR and document the basis for reporting to the FIU or the decision not to make such a report
• Ensuring where appropriate that all relevant information or other matter leading to the knowledge or suspicion on reasonable grounds of knowledge or suspicion of money laundering, is properly disclosed to the FIU
• Securely maintaining adequate records relating to all internal and external SARs
• Managing relationships effectively post disclosure to avoid tipping off any external parties
• Ensuring appropriate levels of communication are maintained with relevant employees/partners
• Report to Collas Crill LLP on a quarterly basis, preparing reports and summarising as appropriate
• Projects
• Assist with various ad hoc projects as required by the business, including the implementation, testing, and enhancement of systems and controls.
• Group & Board Report Preparation
• Assist the MLCO/MLRO in the preparation of board reports, providing detailed analysis and updates on Compliance activities, risks, and emerging regulatory issues. This includes gathering relevant data, summarising key compliance metrics, and presenting findings in a clear and concise manner to support informed decision-making by the firm's senior management.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in a Compliance role for a Jersey financial services or professional services firm.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment, with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including jurisdiction-specific AML/CFT/CPF Regulations and Guidance Notes.
• Efficient and well organised
• Confident communicator, able to provide clear guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Competent in Microsoft Office suite applications including Word /Excel /PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• High level of integrity and professional discretion.

DESIRABLE:

• In possession of or studying for a relevant professional qualification (eg. ICA)
• Law-firm Compliance experience.

Benefits

Everyone has the opportunity to develop their skills through quality work opportunities, supported by professional training delivered in-house or by external providers, mentoring and support. We want you to develop and share your ideas. This ensures that we foster an innovative and collaborative working environment that delivers constructive and realistic solutions to our clients.****Collas Crill is a flexible firm, encouraging staff to develop their careers in the way that suits them best. We are proud to offer flexible working with excellent technology to support remote working.