Assistant Manager | Investor Services

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance 

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices. 

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian. 

Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise. 

Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. 

Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines. 

Please note that for this role we will accepts applicants from Belfast, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.

Purpose of the Job
The Assistant Manager  is a key control and accountability role responsible for the oversight of the Client Due Diligence (CDD) framework for a Jersey-regulated funds business. The role ensures that investor and fund-related CDD is performed in line with Jersey AML/CFT legislation and the expectations of the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC), particularly where activities are outsourced. The role reports into the Head of Investor Services, Jersey 
 
The role acts as the AML/CFT Subject Matter Expert across the Funds department for both investor onboarding and periodic reviews, with a particular focus on high risk investors.  

Main Responsibilities 

• Review or perform CDD reviews on simplified, standard and/or high-risk investors/structures.  
• Check relevant databases to ascertain whether potential client/investor is an existing client/investor.  
• Review or prepare detailed structure chart to confirm controllers and owners up to Ultimate Beneficial Owner.  
• Identify and advise Administrators of CDD deficiencies and agree approach to obtaining additional information.  
• Assist with investor screening, appropriate checks, and prepare internal documentation/checklists as applicable.  
• Maintain the investor CDD Tracker in respect of work undertaken.  
• Provide support and guidance to team members.  
• Deputise for the CDD manager when required.  
• Liaise with the CDD Manager, FATCA/CRS and Compliance teams as required for guidance, advice and sign off.  
• Ensure an awareness and understanding of local regulatory requirements, simplified, standard and enhanced CDD measures and apply appropriately. Have a strong understanding of cross-border jurisdictional CDD requirements.  
• Being aware of risk exposure, ensuring risk/review/operational procedures are followed at all times.  
• Escalate any issues/risks arising promptly to other members of the management team including Directors where appropriate.  
• Perform other functions/activities by the CDD Manager or CDD Team and Global Funds as required.  

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• Significant experience in CDD/KYC and AML/CFT (within a Jersey-regulated funds or financial services environment preferred, but not essential).
• Strong working knowledge of Jersey AML/CFT legislation and the JFSC AML/CFT Handbook (preferred but not essential).   

All staff are expected to embody our three core values.  These values underpin everything that we do and reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. 

• We are AMBITIOUS - We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to support our clients and staff - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE - Our independence from any financial institution gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE - We take the time to understand our clients' needs so that we can deliver personalised solutions every time.

• Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected].

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status