Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented AML Compliance Professional to join their Compliance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our best practice approach to Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF).

This position is ideal for an individual looking to develop a career in compliance, risk management, and financial crime prevention within a regulated financial services environment with the opportunity to be promoted within our organisation within in a short period.

This is a full time role based in Jersey, Channel Islands.

Responsibilities would include:

Working with our Compliance Officer, MLCO, MLCO and our Compliance team the AML Compliance Professional will help us:

• Perform CDD/EDD checks in accordance with our Handbook requirements, including verification of identity, source of funds/wealth information, and risk assessment.
• Assist with customer onboarding and periodic review processes, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Escalate potential high-risk clients or unusual circumstances to senior compliance staff.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of client activity, including adverse media screening, and sanctions/PEP screening.
• Assist with the timely investigation and resolution of alerts, documenting findings in line with regulatory expectations.
• Maintain accurate and organised compliance records in line with statutory retention requirements.
• Support the MLRO with the internal Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) process, including documentation, investigation, and where appropriate, drafting reports for review.
• Prepare periodic compliance MI reporting for internal reporting.
• The implementation and maintenance of AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal controls in accordance with the JFSC AML/CFT Handbook.
• Support the execution of risk-based compliance monitoring and testing.
• Participate in AML/CFT training programmes and assist in staff awareness initiatives.
• Contribute to a strong compliance culture by helping employees understand obligations and risks.
• Assist with JFSC requests, thematic reviews, audits, and regulatory examinations.
• Help identify and escalate potential breaches or emerging risks.

The candidate

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Good analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify suspicious activity or anomalies.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements, including the JFSC AML/CFT Handbook.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with data.