Technical Specialist – Technology Supervision Unit

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The Commission is recruiting for Technical Specialists to join the Technology Supervision Unit (“TSU”) within the Banking and Insurance Division.

The Technology Supervision Unit (“TSU”) is a new unit within the supervisory area of the Commission that will provide technical support, resource and advice to the supervisory and policy Divisions within the Commission.  The TSU’s main focus is the use, by industry, of all aspects of technology including but not limited to industry’s use of AI tools, Blockchain, Compliance Screening Systems, Cyber Security Systems as well as traditional Data Management tools and Systems Architecture. As the sophistication of licensees’ use of technology increases, the knowledge base of the TSU will also need to increase.

As a supervisory unit, members of the TSU will be working alongside their colleagues in all the supervisory divisions, conducting both on-site and off-site reviews both as part of Full Risk Assessments and Thematic work.  Supervision will remain at the heart of the work carried out by the TSU.

The successful candidates will report into the Deputy Director in the Banking and Insurance Division.

Highlights of the role include:

  • Leading with aspects of on-site supervision where necessary including:
    • Planning and co-ordinating on-site visits, ISRs and Thematic reviews.
    • Considering matters to raise with licensees.
    • Personally leading on-site visits, according to the nature of the on-site visits and the skills and experience required.
    • Reviewing post-visit feedback by the Senior Analysts and Analysts and following up on matters raised (responsibility shared with the Assistant Directors and Deputy Directors).
    • Consideration, with the management teams, of findings and trends emerging from on-site visits and developing the structure of the on-site programme as necessary.
  • Leading on-site visits using in depth questioning to obtain specific information to ensure thorough analysis is carried out.
  • Preparing and presenting on-site visit findings, feedback to licensees and following up matters raised.
  • Preparing and presenting cases to the Risk Governance Panels and sitting as a member of Risk Governance Panels.
  • Leading the Commission’s review of use of technology by firms including but not limited to AI tools, Blockchain, Compliance Screening Systems, Cyber Security Systems as well as traditional Data Management tools and Systems Architecture.
  • Assisting with the development of the supervisory policy framework in relation to the use of technology.
  • Assessing trends and supervisory themes with Supervisory Directors and Deputy Directors.
  • Preparing briefings and reports to colleagues as part of wider supervision of industry.

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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.