Technical Specialist – Financial Crime Division

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The Commission is recruiting for a Technical Specialist to join the Financial Crime Division.

The Financial Crime Division is responsible for the financial crime supervision of all firms and individuals licensed or registered by the Commission that are subject to the Bailiwick’s financial crime regime.   This includes the financial crime supervision of a diverse variety of businesses, including banks, trust and company service providers, investment firms, insurers, insurance managers and insurance intermediaries, virtual asset service providers, as well as estate agents, law firms and those providing accountancy services.  Using a risk based approach in its supervision, the Division focuses more of their time on those firms that present a higher residual risk of money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing to the Bailiwick.  Team members engage proactively with firms which pose the greatest financial crime risk by carrying out an on-site financial crime risk assessment to assess that firm’s financial crime risks and how well these are handled. In addition to on-site supervision, the Division’s off-site supervision focusses on policy, thematic reviews and data analytics.  All firms subject to financial crime supervision submit data to the Commission on a regular basis, this is then analysed by FCD off-site team members to identify those areas which may present the greatest areas of risk. This data also helps to determine the frequency of financial crime onsite inspections to firms.

The successful candidate will have been working in a financial services or similar environment, have knowledge of and experience in using the Handbook on Countering Financial Crime (AML/CFT/CPF) and be able to produce good quality reports.

Highlights of the role include:

  • Leading or taking part in AML/CFT/CPF on-site visits which may consist of full risk assessments, thematic or event driven engagements. Conducting research, analysing and identifying key issues in information and data and considering matters to raise.
  • Reviewing post-visit feedback by team members and proposed follow-up of matters identified, producing good quality RGP reports or, where appropriate, memos, including concise file reviews to demonstrate noncompliance.
  • Being involved in the consideration of cases within the Division’s remit which may require some form of regulatory action, including formal enforcement measures, and referral and cooperation with the Enforcement Division.
  • Identifying themes from supervisory visits and assessing trends with the Director and Deputy Directors, headlining them to the industry, where required.
  • Co-ordinating management information and other indicators, where required.
  • Assisting the Director and Deputy Directors in respect of the introduction of new, or amendments to existing, legislation, rules and guidance notes, policies and procedures relevant to the Division, carrying out special assignments in relation to the Commission’s supervisory and regulatory responsibilities.

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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.