Analyst – Financial Crime Division

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The Commission is recruiting for an Analyst to join the Financial Crime Division in a varied role that offers the opportunity to join the on-site visit team.

The Bailiwick authorities are committed to ensuring that criminals, including money launderers, terrorists and those financing terrorism or the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, cannot launder the proceeds of crime through the Bailiwick or otherwise use the Bailiwick’s finance and business sectors. The Commission endorses the International Standards on Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism & Proliferation issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role include:

  • Assisting with maintaining and developing the Commission’s relationship with its licensees. Advising on and assisting with the handling of applications for licences, products and exemptions from an AML/CFT perspective and handling enquiries on the Handbook on Countering Financial Crime (AML/CFT/CPF).
  • Assisting in planning and attending on-site visits; thematic reviews; conducting research; analysing and identifying key issues in information and data and considering matters to raise. Reviewing files, assessing risks and accurate minute taking. Reviewing responses to risk mitigation programmes and other licensee submissions and the following up as necessary on matters raised either in writing or by way of meetings with firms.
  • Undertaking sectorial analyses to increase the Commission’s understanding of ML/FT/PF risk as a whole, producing trend documents, incorporating risk based analysis and presenting findings back to the industry sector as necessary.
  • Attending on-site firm visits; asking questions and leading some interviews with more junior staff.
  • Assisting with preparing and presenting visit findings and thematic reports, feedback to licensees and following up matters raised.
  • Assisting with preparing and presenting licensee cases to the Risk Governance Panel.

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How To Apply

To apply for a position please contact the Human Resources team by letter or e-mail, specifying the role you are applying for, with an accompanying CV marked “Strictly Private and Confidential”. Human Resources Department, Guernsey Financial Services Commission, PO Box 128, Glategny Court, Glategny Esplanade, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 3HQ

Requesting reasonable adjustments

The recruitment process at the Commission includes various stages and activities, for example, written submissions and interviews. These are designed to assess whether you meet the requirements of the job or job level. We are committed to supporting candidates who may need an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process.

To request a reasonable adjustment as part of the recruitment process, please email [email protected] and provide the following:

  • Details of the position you are applying for,
  • The reason you need an adjustment,
  • Possible adjustments which could help, and
  • Examples of any adjustments you have had previously (if any).

A member of the HR team will contact you to discuss your request and confirm the type of adjustment(s) available.

We can also discuss ongoing adjustments in the workplace if you are successful in your application and before you start work.