Assistant Manager, First Line Risk

Job Description We are seeking an Assistant Manager to join our First Line Risk Function in Guernsey. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the business in managing fraud, anti-money laundering, counter‑terrorist financing and associated regulatory risks. Working closely with the Associate Director and Senior Management, you will help ensure the business remains compliant with all applicable regulatory requirements while protecting its reputation and operations. What You'll Do - Risk reviews and governance support, including periodic reviews, risk assessments, SERR reports, high‑risk client escalations, quality assurance of outsourced reviews, and preparation of committee packs and Board updates. Client acceptance, change and exit (ACE) support, providing technical risk input during onboarding and client changes, assisting with risk profiling, and managing ACE committee papers, meetings, and minutes. First line risk and operational support, advising Client Service Teams on due diligence and risk queries, maintaining risk registers (including PEPs, blocked accounts, and alerts), and supporting regulatory monitoring and escalations. Reporting and continuous improvement activities, including preparation of statistical analysis for Board reporting, support of asset oversight and CMP‑related actions, and assistance with developing and embedding policies and procedures. Team management and collaboration, including line management of staff in Guernsey and GCD‑Mauritius, delivery of reviews and development plans, mentoring and training of junior team members, and liaison with the Business Assurance Team. What We Offer - Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all Guernsey public holidays Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.