Northern Trust

Consultant, Guernsey Investor and Client Compliance Services

Location
Saint Peter Port, Guernsey
Salary
Unspecified
Posted
04 Sep 2024
Closes
04 Oct 2024
Ref
109850
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Experience level
Qualified accountant

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role/ Department:

The consultant provides senior level approval, guidance and support to the Investor Client Due Diligence “CDD” team which provides services to internal and/or external clients. They support senior management in the review, interpretation, and dissemination of current and proposed laws and regulations. Provides consultation and advice to partners regarding Compliance risk avoidance.

The role requires serving Northern Trust clients and their investors, some of which are large and/or complex. An in-depth knowledge of CDD and Guernsey regulatory requirements would be required. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance in relation to the ongoing due diligence of all clients following internal Anti-Money Laundering policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will display excellent managerial, analytical, consultative, communication and judgment skills.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

  • Advises business partners, including senior management, on Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, rules and standards, including keeping them informed of developments or changes.
  • Participates in establishing written guidance on the appropriate implementation of Compliance programs and laws, regulations, rules and standards, through policies and procedures.
  • Identifies, measures, and documents Compliance risk to enhance Compliance risk assessments and assess the appropriateness of the company's Compliance procedures and guidelines.
  • Identifies situations which may pose significant Compliance risk and guides management in developing policies and/or procedures that minimize risk.
  • Interacts with business partners, regulators, and internal and external auditors on regulatory topics.
  • Operates independently; has in-depth knowledge of Compliance risk avoidance.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert or other resource within a group for regulatory Compliance matters.
  • May mentor junior level employees and review the work of others.
  • Acts as Money Laundering Reporting Officer “MLRO” and Money Laundering Compliance Officer “MLCO” to Guernsey licensees administered by Northern Trust (where suitable qualifications are held).
  • Producing and presenting MLRO and MLCO reports to the licensee boards,
  • Receive Suspicious Activity Reports “SARs”,
  • Liaise with the appropriate regulatory bodies as required.

Skills/ Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, usually acquired through formal education and experience, is required.
  • Analytical and communication skills are required to review laws/regulations and assess impact of new regulations and work with business partners to ensure compliance.
  • Leadership and organizational skills
  • Accurate with attention to detail
  • Highly flexible and adaptable to change
  • Customer Service
  • Good product / Service Knowledge
  • Adherence to standards and procedures
  • Problem solving
  • Promotion of best practices
  • ICA Diploma in Compliance / AML desirable

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today.

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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