The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Role Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands

Department: Compliance Solutions

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

Apex is looking for a Head of Compliance and AML Solutions to work in our Guernsey office. The primary focus of the role will be that of heading the team which provides client compliance and AML services and to provide regulatory roles and support to an established portfolio of clients in Guernsey. The selected candidate will also be expected work closely with the Head of Compliance and the MLRO of the Apex entities in Guernsey.

The selected candidate will be responsible to:

• Lead and manage the team within the Guernsey office and have day-to-day oversight of the members of staff within the team;
• Ensure that the team is punctual in the deliverables to clients and in the maintenance of various regulatory registers and compliance/ AML files for clients.
• Keep abreast of all the regulatory developments occurring both locally and at EU level.
• Attend board meetings where necessary to present client reports;
• Liaise with the Regional and Global Head for Compliance Solutions to assess potential new services being provided in Guernsey;
• Providing internal training to members of staff on compliance matters.

Skills Required:

Candidates should have:

• Experience in compliance and AML within financial services, preferably in the Funds industry in Guernsey;
• Understanding and working knowledge of Regulatory and AML/CFT legislation in Guernsey but also within the EU;
• At least 5 years of experience within a similar position;
• Knowledge of the applicable laws and regulations and their application;
• Have good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and approach the job with a positive mind set engaged at providing solutions.
• Attention to detail.

Candidates should also:

• Be capable of multitasking and working under pressure;
• Ensure that an annual AML/CFT client review programme as well as a compliance programme is implemented for clients;
• Ensure that AML Business Risk Assessments are implemented for all clients;
• Be prepared to assess implications of new legislation and implement changes to systems and processes in line with legislative developments or demands from Group;
• Keep track of revenue flows and provide updated statistics and information to Group functions;
• Work on own initiative;
• Become a point of reference for clients.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.