JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE Manager – Compliance (VASP) JOB LEVEL: B2
DEPARTMENT Compliance
REPORTING TO Client Compliance Lead Jersey
JURISDICTION Jersey
OAK SUMMARY Oak offers innovative private client, corporate and fund administration services tailored to our clients' needs. Today, Oak operates across Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Mauritius and The Bahamas with more than 250 employees administering over $24 billion in assets. The group is known for its client-centric approach, commitment to excellence and forward-thinking vision. Oak is owned by Opera Limited, a new holding company backed by Pula, the family office of Stephen Lansdown, co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown, along with like-minded shareholders such as Sealyham, the family office of Tom Scott. Opera has welcomed Accuro (pending regulatory approval), Amber (now Oak Bahamas), HFL, Meritus (pending regulatory approval) and Oak into the fold, each one powered by Opera, each one contributing to our shared ambition. For more information, please visit: https://www.operalimited.com/ JOB SUMMARY
Responsibility for the AML / CFT / CPF function (including prevention, detection and reporting) of Oak Jersey's VASP Client Entities where appointed as MLCO / MLRO.
Assist in the development of specific VASP policies and procedures.
Working with the Head of Compliance Jersey and Client Compliance Lead ensuring the day to day compliance and anti-financial crime functions of Oak Jersey meets the required standards.
This will involve advising and reporting to Key Business Partners on business issues and standards and ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
With support from the Client Compliance Lead, provide the three Key Person roles for Oak Jersey’s VASP Clients Entities (including AMLSP supervised persons), as required.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Client Entity Money Laundering Compliance Officer:
Familiarisation and keeping up to date with the Proceeds of Crime (Jersey) Law 1999, Terrorism (Jersey) Law 2002, Money Laundering and Weapons Development (Directions) (Jersey) Law 2012, and the Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Jersey) Law 2019, together with associated Laws, Orders and Regulatory Codes of Practice and Guidance associated with the same
Preparation, review, advise and update on AML / CFT / CPF Strategy and Business Risk Assessments
Preparation and delivery of MLCO reports and statistics including analysis and review for quarterly governance meetings
Review, maintenance and delivery of the Board approved Compliance Monitoring Programmes
Working with the Client Facing Teams and Senior Management, and provision of assistance in the take on of new business including provision of guidance and advice and the assessment, and where financial crime/CDD nexus, completion of take on forms and risk matrices etc. Checking adequacy of CDD documentation / processing and filing of same
Updating, monitoring and maintenance of relevant Compliance registers
Liaison with third parties and all administration required in respect of Eligible Introducer / Obliged Persons regime including liaison with respective businesses, completion of documentation and attendance at meetings with approved Intermediaries
Working within the Compliance team, management of and assistance in the carrying out of Sanctions checks on an ad hoc basis and on receipt of notifications
Client Entity Money Laundering Reporting Officer
Familiarisation and keeping up to date with the Proceeds of Crime (Jersey) Law 1999, Terrorism (Jersey) Law 2002, Money Laundering and Weapons Development (Directions) (Jersey) Law 2012, and the Sanctions and Asset-Freezing (Jersey) Law 2019, together with associated Laws, Orders and Regulatory Codes of Practice and Guidance associated with the same
Preparation and delivery of MLRO reports and statistics including analysis and review for quarterly governance meetings
Principal function is to receive and consider internal suspicious activity reports (SARs)
Externalisation of SARs to the relevant FIU
Principal point of contact with the relevant FIU
Acting as the liaison point with the local regulator and any third parties in relation to SARs
Maintenance of records and register(s) of all enquiries received from law enforcement agencies, internal and external SARs reporting
Ensuring relationships are managed effectively post disclosure to avoid tipping off
Working within the Compliance team, management of and assistance in the carrying out of Liaison notice checks on an ad hoc basis and on receipt of notifications
JOB DESCRIPTION
Client Entity Compliance Officer (should VASP entities require additional regulatory licences)
Familiarisation and keeping up to date with the Financial Services (Jersey) Law 1998, together with associated Laws, Orders and Regulatory Codes of Practice and Guidance associated with the same
Preparation, review, advise and update on operational strategy and Business Risk Assessments
Preparation and delivery of CO reports and statistics including analysis and review for quarterly governance meetings
Review, maintenance and delivery of the Board approved Compliance Monitoring Programme
Updating, monitoring and maintenance of relevant Compliance registers
Point of contact with the JFSC
Liaison with third parties and all administration required in respect of any Outsourced functions including liaison with respective businesses, completion of documentation and attendance at meetings
Review of Professional Indemnity and Directors and Officers insurance cover
General Compliance & Risk Function
Complete / assist the Oak Jersey Board and other regulated managed businesses with the JFSC’s Annual Supervisory Risk Data Collection Exercise, in collaboration with the MLCO
Assist various business units with regard to Oak's procedure manuals including assistance in drafting / amending as required
Working within the Compliance team, management of and assistance in the upkeep of CDD records, provide reporting to business units / individuals where deficiencies noted. Ad hoc reporting
Attendance at Board approved Committees as required, providing contribution to preparation and materials, carrying out duties as described within the relevant Terms of Reference for each Committee
Consider at all times the financial crime and due diligence issues and report any concerns as appropriate
Completing and inputting time in the time billing system on a daily basis
In all aspects of your role, display and adhere to Oak’s vision and values
Line Management Responsibilities
Guide, support, encourage and develop team in line with Oak’s People Management Framework
JOB DESCRIPTION
Employee Signature:_____________________________________ Date:_____________________ Employee Name:________________________________________
KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Recognised industry professional qualification e.g. ICA ACAMS or similar certificate in AML Foundations for Crypto Assets and Blockchain Minimum of 7 years in a financial services environment, preferably with relevant management
experience Good IT skills, including practical experience of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Good knowledge of databases such as Unity / ViewPoint would be useful Good understanding of Corporate, Trust and Fund Structures Excellent knowledge and understanding of AML legislation (relative to role) Strong time management, prioritisation and organisational skills Strong/Excellent written & verbal communication skills
KEY BUSINESS PARTNERS
Client Teams Client Accounting Team Various banks Investment establishments External business partners connected to the client portfolio JFIU, Law Officers Department, JFSC Oak Jersey Compliance Officer, together with individuals who provide Compliance Officer, Money
Laundering Compliance Officer & Money Laundering Reporting Officer roles to other client managed entities
Oak Group Limited – EXCO & Board