Senior Officer, First Line Risk

Job Description We are seeking a Senior Officer, First Line Risk to join our Private Wealth team in Guernsey. This role is an integral part of the First-Line Risk Function, supporting the business in identifying, managing, and mitigating key risks including fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, and reputational risk. Working closely with the Private Wealth business and Senior Management, you will help ensure strong regulatory compliance while contributing to ad‑hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the first line of defence. What You'll Do - Support first‑line risk management across Private Wealth by identifying, escalating, and reporting risks, working closely with senior management and global colleagues to ensure timely and effective controls. Collaborate with client administration teams and the Global Delivery Centre to oversee onboarding, client due diligence, risk profiling, PEP reviews, and ongoing monitoring in line with regulatory requirements. Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and first‑line risk frameworks, ensuring compliance with local regulations and internal standards. Coordinate and support governance processes by preparing documentation, scheduling and minuting committee meetings, tracking actions, and contributing to board and management reporting. Provide guidance, oversight, and support to colleagues, including GCD teams, while contributing to first‑line risk projects, quality assurance, breach monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. 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.