Compliance Officer

We are Alter Domus. Our name means "The Other House" and we're a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry. We believe in being different. Here, you progress on merit, not who you know. You speak openly, whoever you're speaking to. And it's your freedom to decide which cutting-edge kind of finance professional you want to be. Join more than 5100 fund administration, accounting, tax, loan administration and legal experts worldwide and take pride in being alternative. Alter Domus clients include the world's leading asset managers, lenders and asset owners. We're specialists who use the most innovative technologies to create unparalleled solutions for the private equity, real assets and debt capital markets sectors. This is where standout talent advances what's possible in fund administration, corporate services, depositary services, transfer pricing, domiciliation, management company services, loan administration, agency services, trade settlement and CLO manager services.
The post holder will be focussed on compliance and anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism/countering proliferation financing ("AML/CFT/CPF") related tasks in respect of Alter Domus (Guernsey) Limited ("ADG") and its clients in what is a rapidly developing business. The post holder will report to the Compliance Manager in Guernsey.
Job Description
• Undertaking due diligence on ADG's clients and associated investors, ensuring that the requisite documentation is collected to the appropriate standard in order to comply with the Guernsey Financial Services Commission's ("GFSC's") Financial Crime Handbook and ADG's internal policies and procedures.
• Identifying areas of risk and ensuring such risks are documented and mitigated where possible, and assessing overall levels of risk posed by clients and investors.
• Where files are found to be deficient, liaising with key stakeholders across the business to ensure all necessary information and documentation is obtained in a timely manner.
• Monitoring the remediation of deficient files and maintaining schedules recording any findings from onboarding and periodic client and investor reviews.
• Assisting the Compliance team in maintaining internal policies and procedures to ensure ADG's compliance with international standards and local regulatory obligations.
• Assisting with the daily monitoring of the output of ADG's screening system and conducting research on relevant parties where potential adverse matches are identified.
• Assisting with the provision of support and training to the staff of ADG as required in respect of compliance and AML/CFT/CPF matters.
• Assisting with AML/CFT related compliance monitoring in accordance with the compliance monitoring programmes of ADG and its clients to ensure all remain compliant with applicable regulatory and AML/CFT requirements.
• Assisting with internal and external examinations of ADG from key stakeholders such as clients, auditors and regulators.
Your Profile
• Ideally you have relevant experience in compliance and/or financial crime matters, or have an interest in developing a career in compliance, as training will be provided for the right candidate.
• You have completed the ICA Certificate in Compliance or an equivalent level appropriate qualification, or a willingness to study for the same.
• You are analytical and have an inquisitive and questioning mind.
• You are ambitious with a high level of energy and commitment, and an ability to manage multiple tasks.
• You possess team spirit, a capacity to build strong relationships and take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate.
• You have a high level of IT literacy with good Excel and Word skills.
Our recruiting process, like your entire career, is considered a shared responsibility. During interviews you will have the possibility to discover the company and your future colleagues. We will seize the opportunity to know you better.