An independent trust company headquartered in Jersey is seeking a Chief Risk Officer to fill a newly created position and act across a broad range of disciplines.

The company fields in Law, Accountancy, Banking, Tax Consultancy, Tax Compliance, Pensions and Company, Trust and Estate Structuring and Administration. The CRO / Head of Risk and Compliance Director will be responsible for managing all aspects of risk to the organisation, its employees, clients, reputation, assets and interests of stakeholders. Specific risk areas include, corporate governance, information security, regulatory compliance, insurance, and operational risk.

“If you have previous experience holding a regulated financial services business board position or minimum 5 years’ financial services experience including at a senior level with excellent leadership qualities then this could be an exciting next step for you.”

Main Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement and lead a global risk management strategy for the organisation
  • Represent Risk & Compliance on jurisdictional boards embedding a risk aware culture
  • Establish and quantify the organisation's 'risk appetite' and ensure risk approach adheres accordingly
  • Horizon scan to increase awareness of risks affecting the business
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations whilst taking a commercial and practical approach to risk based challenges and offer appropriate solutions
  • Develop, lead and motivate the Risk and Compliance team to maximise effectiveness
  • Ensure senior management remain informed of regulatory, legislative and best practice changes and their obligations under these changes and how they impact the Group
  • Provide regular reports to boards and other relevant bodies detailing any current issues or information as required

Whilst it is preferred to find a candidate locally, we are open to candidates who may currently be based out of the island and looking to move to Jersey. So, if you would be interested in finding out more, please contact us.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the duties and demands of the role and the experience of the candidate.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Chris Costi on either +442070431408 or by email with your latest CV (chrisc@agreusgroup.com). Thank you.

REF: AGR2803