About us
We supervise the island's financial services industry for compliance with both conduct and prudential requirements, and under the anti-money laundering (AML), countering financing of terrorism (CFT), and countering proliferation financing (CPF) framework. The JFSC is one of the few regulators globally to benefit from the Regulator and the entity Registrar operating under a single financial services commission.
Division: Enforcement
The Enforcement team investigates and, where appropriate, recommends and acts against firms and individuals that do not comply with Jersey’s regulatory framework. In doing so, the Enforcement team supports the work of the JFSC by protecting and enhancing the reputation of Jersey as a safe and well- regulated international finance centre.
Enforcement works with a range of internal and external stakeholders that include:
Internal stakeholders: Intelligence Unit, Companies Registry, Supervision Division, Legal and Policy divisions, Executive Directors and the JFSC’s Board of Commissioners.
External stakeholders: Regulated and supervised firms and individuals, members of the public, States of Jersey Police, Law Officer's Department, overseas regulators and the Government of Jersey.
Role: Chief Adviser, Enforcement (Permanent/Full-time)
This is a key strategic role within Enforcement and the successful candidate will report to the Executive
Director of Enforcement. The person in this role will also support internal stakeholders as well as
external agencies to develop and interpret policies related to the laws and regulatory framework in
Jersey.
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:
• Proactively identify and respond to developing international and domestic Enforcement
activities.
• Monitor for updated standards, guidance and enforcement policy and legislative initiatives
both locally and in other jurisdictions, to include the United Kingdom and other Crown
Job Profile: Chief Adviser, Enforcement
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Dependencies, in order for the JFSC Enforcement activities to remain current and lawful, along
with demonstrating best practice.
• Lead and co-ordinate all consultations required to update the JFSC enforcement policy,
including assisting the Executive Director of Enforcement with Scrutiny/Government
meetings, where required.
• Continually assess the effectiveness of the Decision-Making Process (the DMP). Making
recommendations where appropriate. This will include debriefing cases with the Board and
case officers to assess how the DMP is working in practice.
• Contribute to the development of the Enforcement strategy and, at times and where
appropriate, the wider JFSC strategy.
• Make regulatory decisions, in line with the JFSC’s delegated powers. This means you will be
an independent reviewer on Enforcement cases, from time to time.
You will add value to the JFSC by:
• Liaising with and developing strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Being an active contributor to the JFSC senior leadership team and providing leadership on a wide range of topics across the whole organisation
• Representing the JFSC as required in engagements with the Government of Jersey, relevant representative bodies, international organisations, and regulated firms.
• Bringing expertise to bear on complex matters, making them easier to understand by translating the complex into the simple, and giving advice on how to navigate the complicated in a straightforward way.
What will success in this role look like?
• Delivery against strategy, particularly Enforcement effectiveness and facilitating business
integrity
• Improvement of the JFSC external reputation as a high performing regulator
• Bringing external focus to enable Jersey to remain a competitive IFC keeping pace with global
changes
Are you suitable for this role?
This role would suit a candidate who has:
• A comprehensive understanding of the Jersey regulatory requirements
• Recent experience working in regulatory investigations or experience working with the best
practice principles of investigation and decision-making
• A focussed, disciplined, and analytical approach to work
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• Excellent communication skills, especially with respect to report writing
• Self-motivated with a high level of drive, energy and personal commitment to success
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• A legal background and experience in law is desirable
The skills and attributes of most importance in this role are:
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to analyse information.
• Exercise of sound and reasoned judgement.
• High level of drive, energy and personal commitment.
Why us?
Working in the JFSC will enable you to join a team people who have purpose, passion, and pride. It offers the opportunity to work alongside people, who are passionate about maintaining Jersey’s position as a leading International Finance Centre with high regulatory standards. This clarity on our purpose is incredibly motivating and we leverage our core values of: Excellence, Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork to deliver our work. Our people are proud of their work and their contribution to Jersey. If you are looking to make a difference, have a unique working experience and contribute to a bigger picture, then think JFSC; a diverse team of people who put their hearts and minds into what they do and have some fun along the way!