Head of Prescribed Roles - Ocorian

Head of Prescribed Roles

Ocorian London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 4 days ago Hybrid Job Permanent Competitive

Company Description

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.

Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.

Trust : We\’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Scale : With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.

Job Description

Purpose of the Job

The mission of this role is to lead, coordinate and grow, the offering of Prescribed Roles (MLRO/MLCO/CO) across the business.

Main Responsibilities

Specifically, this could include, but is not limited to;

1. Having responsibility for the global offering of prescribed roles in Guernsey, Jersey, Mauritius, Cayman, Isle of Man;
2. Input into Business Development strategies to grow share of market in the existing jurisdictions and widen to new jurisdictions;
3. Working with colleagues in other jurisdictions to implement group-wide processes and procedures for the operation of MLRO/MLCO/CO prescribed roles;
4. Responsibility for the delivery of the MLRO/MLCO/CO service to clients;
5. Acting as a prescribed role holder in home jurisdiction;
6. Managing and overseeing the work undertaken by colleagues acting as MLRO/MLCO/CO on client\’s structures ensuring enhanced processes are followed;
7. Managing client relationships (as required);
8. Assisting in, and leading, compliance reviews, assessments and documentation drafting (as required);
9. Understanding and summarising regulatory change and writing articles for our newsletters and/or client communications;
10. Participating in regulatory projects;
11. Taking part in and leading client visits, meetings and training sessions; and
12. Keeping up to date with current regulatory developments and informing clients as necessary.

Qualifications Required

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

1. The successful candidate is likely to have a degree and/or be a compliance practitioner with ten to fifteen years relevant experience and have good understanding of the wholesale financial services sector.
2. Good IT skills with the ability to learn the in-house compliance system
3. Friendly, enthusiastic and willing to learn.
4. Ability to lead and work on projects alone or with the team.
5. Clear and articulate communicator with the ability to adapt to different environments and personalities.
6. Capable of working on-site at client offices using their own initiative
7. Able to communicate with all levels of seniority within the client\’s business.

Additional Information

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:

1. We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we\’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
2. We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues – wherever in the world they may be.
3. We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
4. We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
5. We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there\’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at (email protected) .

We\’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

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