Head of Compliance | IOM | 12mth FTC

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The local Head of Risk and Compliance | Isle of Man (IoM) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of statutory and regulatory compliance. This includes developing, implementing, and maintaining local policies and procedures that enhance service quality and ensure consistent adherence, monitoring, and review. The role aims to uphold the highest standards of service at all times and to undertake any additional duties reasonably required.

The postholder will work closely with Group Risk and Compliance to ensure that all Group Minimum Compliance Standards are fully met.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the designated Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO/DMLRO).
• Advise the Board, Executive Committee, Risk Committee, managers and staff on regulatory, governance, and risk matters.
• Lead and manage the Compliance Team, ensuring effective workload allocation, development, and cross‑training.
• Oversee KYC/Customer Due Diligence (CDD), business acceptance reviews, and preparation of submissions for board sub‑committees.
• Maintain robust compliance monitoring systems, ensuring timely file reviews, audits, and monitoring activities.
• Develop, update, and implement local policies and procedures aligned with Group Minimum Standards.
• Manage relationships with local regulatory bodies and act as the principal point of contact.
• Maintain key compliance registers and ensure accurate, up‑to‑date records.
• Deliver training on regulations, AML, internal policies, governance, and risk management.
• Prepare compliance reports, attend management meetings, and stay current with regulatory developments through seminars and industry events.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Professional compliance qualification (e.g., ICA Diploma, STEP, AML/CFT specialist qualification) or qualified by experience in a similar role.
• Extensive technical knowledge of the Isle of Man regulatory framework, including the Financial Services Rule Book and AML/CFT Code.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach suited to a global environment.
• Effective senior stakeholder negotiation skills and the confidence to influence at all levels.
• Ability to delegate effectively and support the development of others’ core competencies.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic guidance to business or practice areas.
• Strong technical knowledge of compliance frameworks and data protection legislation.
• Skilled in producing management information and delivering projects within agreed deadlines

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 careers@ocorian.com.

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.

information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.