Compliance Manager (VA770) in Southampton

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Compliance Manager to join either our Cayman or Southampton office. The principal purpose of this role is the implementation and oversight of a comprehensive compliance framework for the Bermuda Islands office of Carey Olsen and affiliated corporate services provider.

Principle duties for this role will include:

• Serve as the firm’s subject matter expert by developing, implementing, enhancing, and overseeing effective risk and compliance frameworks, internal strategies, policies, guidelines, and the ongoing management of the Compliance Monitoring Plan.
• Promote excellence within the jurisdiction (Bermuda CSP) by managing and supporting Risk and Compliance Heads to effectively execute the local risk and compliance programs.
• Contribute to and support global risk and compliance projects, ensuring good governance, coordinated engagement, and consistency of approach across all jurisdictions.
• Act as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors, including coordinating responses to any findings and facilitating remediation activity.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in the regulatory and legislative environment that may affect the business, ensuring the firm remains aligned with all applicable requirements.
• Conduct regular compliance testing and reviews across the business to confirm alignment with relevant laws, regulations, codes, AML/ATF requirements, and internal policies.
• Ensure full adherence to the Bermuda AML, CTF, CPF and Sanctions Regimes, including oversight of sanction-related controls and escalation processes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and professional intermediaries; ensure staff remain well-informed and able to respond appropriately to regulatory changes.
• Exercise sound professional judgement to escalate emerging issues, concerns, and risks to senior management whenever appropriate.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly and annual compliance reports to the Board of Directors and other key stakeholders.
• Produce and present management information reports for Risk and Compliance Heads, ensuring clear communication of trends, risks, and observations.
• Oversee the development and delivery of compliance, risk, and AML/ATF training programmes, ensuring staff remain informed and capable of meeting their obligations.
• Model positive leadership behaviours, fostering a culture of teamwork, collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement across multiple jurisdictions.
• Perform any other duties or tasks that may reasonably be required in support of the role.
• Maintain up-to-date information on developments in the regulatory environment that affect the business and ensure compliance at all times.
• Undertake regular testing of business activities to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, and reporting requirements.
• Review and assess internal suspicious activity reports and make decisions on reporting to the relevant financial reporting unit.
• Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, regulatory bodies and other professional intermediaries and contacts; ensuring that staff understand and can respond appropriately to developments as they arise.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 5 years' compliance experience gained working within a financial services or professional services firm; previous Corporate Services Provider expertise would be advantageous.
• A University degree in relevant field and/or ICA International Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance (or equivalent accredited compliance qualification).
• Extensive knowledge and experience of on-and-offshore financial services, technologies, and regulatory environments. Corporate Administration experience would be a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of the applicable AML/ATF Regulations and reporting requirements in Bermuda. Additional knowledge of other regional regulatory requirements, such as Caribbean, Channel Islands and Asia would be beneficial.
• Experienced in the establishment and maintenance of appropriate systems and controls, including documented policies and procedures ensuring compliance with relevant AML/ATF laws and regulations.
• A confident presenter to address and negotiate on all internal project-related subjects in own area of expertise at external and internal meetings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret and communicate compliance guidance internally.
• Self-starter with strong ability to work under pressure to manage various and conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment, while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Outstanding leadership and management skills, with a proven track record of fostering teamwork and collaboration.
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Viewpoint. Exposure to industry standard compliance and risk applications are an asset.
• Highly effective listening skills and able to make and communicate rational judgments in a decisive manner.
• A reliable and adaptable team player, driven to achieve results and take ownership of tasks.

This is a full time role. For candidates based in Southampton, the standard working pattern for this role will be 11:00am - 7:00pm.

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