Compliance Region Head

To lead and drive the execution of the Compliance plan across a dedicated geographical region through the implementation of the appropriate frameworks, minimum standards, and processes required to manage all aspects of compliance risk across the entire region and ensure effective alignment across countries.

Minimum Qualifications
Post Graduate Degree: Audit / Legal / Risk Management

Experience Required
More than 10 years experience in Compliance. The role requires a seasoned expert in Compliance with a sound knowledge of the relevant regulatory requirements and upcoming developments applicable to a specific business region, as well as a solid understanding of banking products and activities. To drive an effectively compliant function, an influential leader is required with a proven track record in leading a Functional team of Compliance resources.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Advise and contribute to the budget requirement for the embedded compliance functions across the region and monitor and control the expenditure relative to the budget.
2. Advise on the development of the fit-for-purpose compliance plans for each country across the region to ensure the plan aligns to the area's operational requirements.
3. Build and maintain effective relationships with the relevant regulators and stakeholders in all areas of responsibility.
4. Facilitate the implementation of all new standards, processes, and procedures across the Region by overseeing the update of all necessary documentation and the implementation of the required training.
5. Lead the Compliance Country Heads according to the lean leadership and employee engagement principles, including employee life-cycle from recruitment through to exit, performance management, training and development, discipline and grievance management, retention and reward, and people administration, to ensure a high-performance culture.
6. This role will have 4-10 direct reports and 11-49 indirect reports.
7. In accordance with The Banking Business (Jersey) Law 1991 and the Financial Services (Jersey) Law 1998, the Regional Head of Compliance, SBO will also hold the Key Person role of the “Compliance Officer” for Standard Bank Jersey Limited, Standard Bank Offshore Trust Company Jersey Limited, Lumbro Corporate Services Limited, and Cotillion Trust Company Limited (hereafter referred to as registered persons).