Analyst – Investment, Fiduciary and Pension Division

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The Commission is recruiting for Analysts to join the Investment, Fiduciary and Pension Division due to team expansion.

The Investment, Fiduciary and Pension Division supervises a broad range of licensees and funds, undertaking on-site visits, thematic reviews, policy work and reactive supervision. The Division comprises three teams: ‘home’, ‘away’ and policy. The home team supervises low impact entities, including all funds. Their work includes thematic reviews and reactive supervision e.g. responding to notifications, intelligence, alerts, and requests for permission. It is largely desk-based. The away team is responsible for the higher impact licensees, including conducting on-site visits to firms as part of full risk assessments and custom engagements, as well as reactive supervision for those firms.

Role allocations between the home and away teams will be in accordance to business needs and the experience of successful candidates.

Highlights of the role include:

  • Attending on-site visits; conducting research, analysing and identifying key issues in information and data and considering matters to raise. Reviewing files, assessing risks and accurate minute taking.
  • Assisting with maintaining and developing the Commission’s relationship with its licensees and funds.
  • This could include analysis of matters requiring the Commission’s approval, consent or comment and supporting the Authorisations and Innovations Division to investigate and assess applications for licences, registrations, authorisations and exemptions.
  • Analysing funds’ and licensees’ periodic returns and financial statements and any other information which might affect their continuing ability to meet the licensing criteria.
  • Assisting on on-site visits using in depth questioning to obtain specific information to ensure thorough analysis is carried out.
  • Effectively carrying out other assignments in relation to the Commission’s supervisory and regulatory responsibilities.
  • Preparing and presenting visit findings, providing feedback to licensees in a professional manner and following up matters raised.

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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.