AML Compliance Professional

Overview of firm

PKF Channel Islands are a local accountancy firm with membership to the global PKF accountancy network, providing services to a wide range of local clients. We offer highly flexible working arrangements and our offices are located in the centre of town on Bond Street. Working at PKF Channel Islands will give you an opportunity to work closely with local and international clients.

The role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented AML Compliance Professional to join our Compliance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our best practice approach to Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF).

This position is ideal for an individual looking to develop a career in compliance, risk management, and financial crime prevention within a regulated financial services environment with the opportunity to be promoted within our organisation within in a short period.

This is a full time role based in Jersey, Channel Islands.

Responsibilities would include:

Working with our Compliance Officer, MLCO, MLCO and our Compliance team the AML Compliance Professional will help us:

• Perform CDD/EDD checks in accordance with our Handbook requirements, including verification of identity, source of funds/wealth information, and risk assessment.
• Assist with customer onboarding and periodic review processes, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Escalate potential high-risk clients or unusual circumstances to senior compliance staff.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of client activity, including adverse media screening, and sanctions/PEP screening.
• Assist with the timely investigation and resolution of alerts, documenting findings in line with regulatory expectations.
• Maintain accurate and organised compliance records in line with statutory retention requirements.
• Support the MLRO with the internal Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) process, including documentation, investigation, and where appropriate, drafting reports for review.
• Prepare periodic compliance MI reporting for internal reporting.
• The implementation and maintenance of AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal controls in accordance with the JFSC AML/CFT Handbook.
• Support the execution of risk-based compliance monitoring and testing.
• Participate in AML/CFT training programmes and assist in staff awareness initiatives.
• Contribute to a strong compliance culture by helping employees understand obligations and risks.
• Assist with JFSC requests, thematic reviews, audits, and regulatory examinations.
• Help identify and escalate potential breaches or emerging risks.

The candidate

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Good analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify suspicious activity or anomalies.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements, including the JFSC AML/CFT Handbook.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with data.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in AML, compliance, or financial services.
• Working knowledge of sanctions compliance and CDD tools.
• ICA Certificate or willingness to study toward professional qualifications in AML/Compliance.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package within a highly flexible hours, work-life balanced environment enabling work from home up to 50% hours if desired.
• Professional development support, including relevant AML/Compliance qualifications.
• A collaborative environment with hands-on training from experienced Compliance professionals.
• Opportunity to develop a long-term compliance and financial crime prevention career.

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role to