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Job Purpose:
Technical Manager required to join a banking organisation on a 12 Month fixed term contract to manage the effective administration of the International Personal Banking credit book, ensuring the achievement of high standards of accuracy, efficiency and service at all times an in line with all regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
Tactical Planning, develop the annual business plans and continually monitor, measure and adjust plans to align with actual performance and thereby ensuring the effective functioning of the technical banking team.
Policies, Standards, Processes and Procedures , Implement applicable policies, systems, processes, procedures so that all relevant risk and governance requirements are fulfilled. Review and evaluate all Credit Management processes, policies and frameworks, identify opportunities for product development or changes and make the required.
Support the Senior Manager, Technical Banking (IOM) in overseeing the risk profile of all operations on the Isle of man by providing information for the Risk and Control Self-Assessment and assisting in the monitoring of completion of outstanding actions from compliance reviews, internal and external audits to minimise the risk exposure.
Manage and control administration of credit facilities and credit risk for International Personal Banking within the bank, establish adequate procedures and processes exist and ensure adherence of the same by the team.
Respond to and, where required, resolve all complaints related to the Credit Book, ensuring adherence to stipulated regulatory frameworks and, where required, in collaboration with the broader team in order to main high standards of service excellence.
Ensure adherence to Anti-Money Laundering regulations, under delegated authority from the Senior Manager Technical Banking, by maintaining oversight of and adherence to the Business Acceptance matrix, signing off the take-on of all Special and High-Risk Clients as well as non-standard business to minimise exposure to Money Laundering risk.
Provide guidance to teams on the Business Acceptance criteria. Support the implementation and maintenance of the Business Acceptance Criteria for the bank, in line with the broader Wealth International (WIN) and Group policies and the regulatory framework for Isle of Man.
Identify training and development needs to enable the team to deliver against strategic objectives and operational plans. Organise and supervise the work of team to ensure all work is carried out in an efficient manner, which is consistent with operating procedures and policy. Provide technical guidance, on-the-job training and constructive feedback to assigned team to support their overall development.
Skills & Experience:
5-7 years experience within Personal and Business Banking/Branch Operations.
Professional Banking Qualification e.g. London Institute of Banking and Finance or any other appropriate banking or Accounting qualification would be preferred.
Banking Experience is required across the full spectrum of banking preferably with a Risk Management background.
The ability to interpret regulations and laws that apply to the business and to provide information to business on how to comply.
Preparing Financial Statements - The ability to prepare statutory or official financial statements in line with internationally accepted accounting practices and local regulatory requirements. Applies concepts without requiring supervision, able to provide technical guidance when required.
Hours & Benefits:
Competitive salary.
12 month contract - Full Time working hours.
Job Purpose:
Investment Fund Administrator required for a Life Assurance organisation, reporting to the Fund Admin Manager, this position is primarily responsible for asset servicing and portfolio valuations and to provide customer focused service to internal and external customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Assets to be set up accurately and correctly within agreed service standards.
Source data from Fund Managers, IFAs, Bloomberg, custodians and websites.
Undertake initial review of documentation to ascertain if the asset meets the acceptability criteria.
Identify UK PPB tax offensive assets.
Review custodian records and collate necessary information to process Corporate Actions and Dividends.
Collating and inputting external asset prices for PPB and Internal Fund valuations.
Processing PPB and Internal Fund valuations, first review of system output, identification and escalation where appropriate, of exceptions.
Processing policy holder movement in Internal Funds and to deal out exposure created from those movements.
Assisting the team Senior and Manager with checking other team members output.
Skills & Experience:
Excellent knowledge of financial instruments, bonds, equities, collectives, fixed deposits, structured products.
Demonstrate a good understanding of pricing and valuations.
Experience of navigating financial websites on the Internet.
Demonstrate a core knowledge of MS Excel.
Hours & Benefits:
Full Time permanent hours.
Salary based on experience.
Job Purpose:
Senior Compliance & Risk professional required to join an expanding gaming group as their Director - Compliance & Risk. This is a senior leadership position and as such requires current online gaming industry experience combined with holding a senior leader role across compliance and risk. Primary responsibility is to manage the risk and compliance functions across the group, ensuring all locations stay in line with internal policies, external regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership of the Compliance and Risk team which includes responsible gaming function.
Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with the regulators and other authorities.
Advise the Company on an on-going basis of the impact of UK Gambling Commission, Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission and Jersey Gambling Commission regulations and the required action.
Advise the Company on an on-going basis of the impact of AML and CFT regulation and the required action; ensuring Due Diligence procedures are in line with regulation.
Project-lead, as required, and manage regulatory audits/compliance reviews; assist in developing and maintaining audit check lists to be used to audit/review operations in relation to regulatory compliance.
Advise the Company on an on-going basis of the impact of the Committee of Advertising Practice Advertising Codes and the required action.
Review of company documentation (web-sites, emails, landing pages, texts).
Mentor and Support the Compliance Manager to ensure company policies and procedures are in place and that they are reviewed, updated and rolled out to the business.
Advise the Company on an on-going basis of the impact of the data protection regulation and the required action; assist in relevant enquiries and access requests.
Assist in drafting and reviewing of contracts (where required).
Assist in preparing for monthly board meetings; produce and/or organise reports and board pack; drafting minutes and/or board resolutions.
Lead the provision of commercially aware and timely technical compliance advice to both the business and to projects.
Work with the Compliance manager to support the setting of regulatory training strategy for the Company, contributing to the building of a regulatory compliance-aware culture, and providing subject matter expertise where required.
Mentor the Compliance team to proactively identify potential non-compliance issues and ensure they are addressed appropriately.
Ensure that the highest standards of operational regulatory compliance is achieved and maintained across the locations through working with functional/departmental managers and their teams.
Represent the Compliance department as required, on projects providing regulatory advice and guidance in the development of initiatives to incorporate and embed an appropriate Conduct Risk culture and controls within a commercial operating framework.
Skills & Experience:
Significant experience in a senior leadership compliance & risk role within online gaming.
A working knowledge of the Gambling Supervision Commission and Gambling Commission regulations and/or license conditions and code of practice. Knowledge of Jersey Gambling Commission regulations would be advantageous.
A working knowledge of the AML/CFT regulations, data protection regulations, advertising regulations including the Advertising Codes of the CAP.
Experience of B2B and White Labels.
Hours & Benefits:
Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
Job Purpose:
Part Qualified Accountant (CAT/ ACCA/ ACA) sought to join an expanding Client Accounting team for an International Fiduciary Services Group. The role requires the preparation of financial statements for a variety of trusts and companies, with previous experience in fiduciary services being advantageous but not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparation of financial statements for a variety of trusts and companies.
Ad hoc financial reporting work for clients.
Working as part of a growing team, the role requires work for Isle of Man clients as well as those that are part of the wider International group.
Skills & Experience:
Holder of, or studying towards completion of, a professional accounting qualification such as CAT, ACCA or ACA.
Previous experience in fiduciary services would be advantageous but not essential.
Good communication skills and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Hours & Benefits:
9am - 5pm, competitive salary depending upon experience and qualifications and plus benefits.
Job Purpose:
Experienced and qualified Project Manager sought by an International Life Assurance company for a 12 month contract opportunity. The role holder will be responsible for managing and delivering large / complex projects or programme work-streams in order to meet business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for shaping and developing the project approach.
Applies and champions the appropriate project management discipline, i.e. planning, resourcing, monitoring, reporting and risk, issue and dependency management.
Establish an effective project organisation structure and responsible for shaping, building, development, management and motivation of the project team. Produce and manage project budgets, ensuring that spend is in line with agreed plans, that accurate forecasts are produced and agreed benefits are realised.
Responsible for overall project planning & management of resources required (including contingency planning) to deliver the projects.
Skills and Experience:
MSP, Prince2, APMP qualified- desirable.
Background in IT development or IT architecture.
Detailed knowledge of the technical infrastructure of the key systems of at least one business unit.
Comprehensive understanding of software development procedures and practices.
Comprehensive understanding of the IT development lifecycle.
Proven capability to solicit and compile sound IT delivery estimates for systems change and implementation.
Proven Project Management expertise in the delivery of IT system developments.
The successful applicant will be used to successfully managing budgetary responsibilities.
Proven leadership and relationship management experience.
Individuals should have a proven track record in managing complex & technical projects to meet business objectives.
Hours & Benefits:
Competitive rates of pay, Parking on site, Structured working pattern.
Job Purpose:
A Finance Technician is required to join a leading Life Assurance company on an initial fixed term contract. The successful candidate will support the accounting function in the production of internal & external reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out the month end accounting processes in line with agreed time scales and in line with regulatory requirements.
Monitor, reconcile and clear control accounts & specified balance sheet reconciliation's, providing reasons to outstanding items, and ensuring that outstanding items are resolved within agreed time scales.
Assist in providing management information, ensuring that the company operates a controlled accounting environment within a timely accurate framework.
Skills & Experience:
Working towards CAT/AAT (or similar qualification).
Confident using accountancy packages & a variety of computer programs.
Experience within a similar role beneficial.
Hours & Benefits:
Full time core business hours, maternity cover contract, salary dependent on experience & skill set.
Job Purpose:
An experienced Office Assistant is sought by a large Insurance and Wealth Management Group based in central Douglas. Joining in a permanent capacity, the successful applicant will provide professional and efficient support to a range of stakeholders covering a variety of administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide effective communication and support to the Operations Team, assisting with the management of databases and correspondence.
Assist with the organisation of travel, diaries, events, and other appointments.
Run errands such as deliveries, attending the bank, registry, etc on request.
Greet clients and guests attending the office.
Assist with HR matters impacting the business.
Provide support and cover to the Executive Assistant and required and during their absence.
Scanning and filing client documentation.
Assist with the receipt and processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
Skills & Experience:
Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (inc. English & Maths).
Previous experience in a similar role is highly preferred - ideally within the insurance and pensions sector.
Experience in dealing with senior staff and stakeholders.
Previous experience within a PA role or as an Executive Assistant would be advantageous.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
A professional and personable approach.
Ability to multitask and deal with various stakeholders' needs.
Strong IT skills and working knowledge of MS Office systems.
Hours & Benefits:
Full time business hours; Competitive salary; Full company benefits package.
Job Purpose:
Qualified (ACA/ ACCA / CIMA or similar) and experienced Head of Finance sought to manage a small team and manage the full finance function for a Financial Services Group. The role requires management of a small team, so previous experience training, developing and managing staff is required. Previous experience within Life Assurance would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring the general bookkeeping and accounting of all group companies to current accounting standards, including regulatory reporting and VAT returns.
Overseeing a small team, ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of purchase invoices, management of cash balance and all controls and processes.
Production and delivery of MI reports for Board Meetings.
Liaison with group auditors as needed.
Financial input to ad hoc projects.
Skills & Experience:
Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/ CIMA or similar) with up to date knowledge of accounting standards and a number of years experience in a Senior Finance role.
Able to fulfil Key person requirements, being used to regulatory reporting and ideally having previous experience within Life Assurance.
Experienced staff manager, used to supervising and developing staff.
Hours & Benefits:
Full time hours, competitive salary and benefits package to include car parking.