Senior Manager, Policy

The role is a dynamic one which calls for a flexible and proactive approach. The successful candidate will join the JFSC at a key stage in its development, as it seeks to play an enhanced role in the continued success of Jersey as a highly regarded International Financial Centre.

The candidate will deliver the following outcomes:

• Ensuring Jersey is effectively regulated and remains a competitive International Financial Centre by delivering a clear and affective regulatory toolkit that meets international standards such as the FATF Recommendations;
• Monitoring developments within international financial crime standards and guidance, proposing enhancements to JFSC regulatory requirements at legal and code level as well as for JFSC policies, procedures, and processes.
• Collaborating effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure legislative clarity and understanding, leading to an improvement in business integrity.
• Actively contributing and enhance our reputation as a high performing regulator with effective and proportionate delivery of policy frameworks that meet international standards.
• Actively manage/support and develop a team of capable and competent Policy Advisers, who deliver policy effectiveness and facilitating business integrity.

You will add value to the organisation by:

• Contributing to the JFSC's mission to maintain Jersey's position as a leading International Finance Centre meeting international standard through leading self, leading others and leading the organisation in an ever-changing regulatory landscape.
• Supporting delivery against our strategy, business plans and measures that matter to deliver benefits both internally and externally.
• Supporting delivery of a strong level of competency amongst JFSC colleagues through providing advice, and regular coaching to meet the JFSC's current and future workforce needs.

What will success in this role look like?

• Proactive contribution towards the JFSC and the Island's financial crime regulatory regime to ensure compliance with international standards, such as the FATF Standards;
• Taking a lead role in financial crime policy work, including consultations, as well as Handbook, legislative and policy changes.
• Contributing to the Island's response to European directives (liaising with other regulators and international bodies where appropriate);
• Providing support and advice on policy initiatives, best practice/key developments, legislation/statutory responsibilities to ensure proper understanding of requirements;
• Maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, including with other competent authorities and relevant professional bodies;
• Delivery of a high performing team, who are engaged, externally focussed, agile and effective.