Compliance Analyst
Description
Position: Compliance Analyst
Location: Jersey (Hybrid)
About Us
The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations.
Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide.
What is it like to work here?
We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Compliance Analyst to join our Compliance team as part of our financial services business in Jersey.
As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group’s financial services offering, our Jersey office opened its doors in January 2019. We have achieved good growth since with the Maples infrastructure and network supporting us to deliver the best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our colleagues in legal services.
As part of our Jersey team you will be performing the below listed key duties:
The role will report to the Jersey Compliance Officer and will be managing the Know Your Client due diligence process for clients of the Maples Group in order to ensure that it is at all times compliant with the provisions of relevant financial services legislation in Jersey.
- Responsible for undertaking the necessary testing under the Compliance Monitoring Programme, such testing to include monitoring that internal Board policies and operational procedures are being consistently and effectively adhered to
- Manage internal relationships and liaise with / provide support to the business with regard to any resulting findings, providing guidance for resolution of the findings as appropriate
- Monitor to ensure the timely resolution of any findings
- Provide MI (management information) on a monthly basis in respect of the findings
- Maintain the Compliance Registers.
- Undertake CDD reviews of new business in order to provide compliance approval of the same.
- Assist with the training and mentoring of more junior members of staff both in the compliance function and in the business.
- Assist with and provide all aspects of compliance support in relation to the compliance function as may arise on an ad hoc basis.
- Assist the CO in maintaining the list of clients and potential clients that have been subject to enhanced due diligence procedures and those that have been identified as politically exposed persons
Requirements:
- Strong working knowledge of AML/CDD requirements for complex corporate structures, including trusts and partnerships in the ownership chain
- Some knowledge of funds / funds-type structures is desirable
- High level of attention to detail
- Either holds ICA Certificate or willing to undertake the qualification
- Candidate must show strong attention to detail
- Be comfortable working with time constraints and deadlines
- Proactive and able to deal with tasks independently using own initiative
- Be an effective communicator and confident in client interaction
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Bright, enthusiastic and quick learner
- Proactive and solutions driven
- Strong team player
- The right to live and work in Jersey
Benefits & Rewards
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- Health coverage
- Competitive vacation packages
- Educational assistance and professional development programmes
- Pension plan
- Life insurance
- Travel insurance
- Global mental wellness programme
- Social events
You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.
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