Job Description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Key Person / Compliance Principal (CO, MLCO, MLRO)
Location: Jersey (Channel Islands)
Role Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned compliance expert to act as a designated Key Person for a premium portfolio of Jersey-regulated and Schedule 2 clients, including Collective Investment Funds (CIF) and managed entities.
In this pivotal role, you will hold the statutory titles of Compliance Officer (CO), Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO), and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). You will serve as the primary regulatory bridge between our clients' boards and the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC), balancing robust regulatory oversight with commercial intelligence.

What You’ll Do

Boardroom Leadership & Client Advisory

• Be the Face of Compliance: Act as the trusted, primary point of contact for client boards, senior management, and controllers on all regulatory, conduct, and financial crime matters.
• Provide Independent Challenge: Attend board and committee meetings to deliver high-level compliance oversight, constructive challenge, and strategic advice.
• Commercial Partnering: Guide clients through complex regulatory landscapes, balancing strict JFSC compliance with their commercial objectives.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight (CIF & Managed Entities)

• Framework Management: Implement, maintain, and evolve proportionate compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures tailored to each client's regulatory category.
• Monitoring & Remediation: Lead risk-based compliance monitoring programmes, oversee thematic reviews, and advise boards on remediation plans and control testing.
• JFSC Engagement: Manage regulatory submissions, notifications, and ongoing supervisory engagement with the JFSC, ensuring material breaches are escalated and reported seamlessly.

AML/CFT & Financial Crime Defence

• Disclosures & Reporting: Lead the AML/CFT defence; receive, assess, and determine internal disclosures, and submit external SARs to the Jersey FIU when required.
• High-Risk Oversight: Oversee client business risk assessments (BRAs) and customer risk assessments (CRAs), providing independent challenge on complex structures, high-risk relationships, and PEPs.

What We Are Looking For
To thrive in this post, you must be a self-motivated compliance professional with a strong track record in the Jersey finance sector.

Your Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Expert: You hold a relevant Table 4 qualification (e.g., ICA International Diploma) as recognized by the JFSC.
• Jersey Regulatory Expertise: Deep, technical knowledge of Jersey's TCB and FSB regulatory frameworks, including the JFSC Codes of Practice.
• Proven Key Person Track Record: Previous experience discharging CO/MLCO/MLRO responsibilities (or acting as a Deputy ready to step up) is highly advantageous.

Your Skills:

• The Ability to Influence: Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to advise and challenge C-suite executives and board members.
• Sound Judgement: Absolute independence, integrity, and the professional maturity to make high-stakes regulatory decisions.
• Proactive Operator: Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize a diverse workload across a portfolio of unique clients.

What’s In It For You?

• High Visibility: A rare opportunity to hold multiple Key Person positions with prestigious Jersey entities.
• Professional Growth: Direct exposure to diverse fund (CIF) and managed entity structures.
• Dynamic Environment: A collaborative culture that values professional independence and work-life balance.

To apply or have a confidential discussion about this role, please submit your CV today.

Disclaimer Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.