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Head of Compliance - 35787

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedLegal
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 3 April 2026

Job Description

Our client is an independent provider of bespoke private wealth, corporate administration, and yacht services, working with a diverse range of individuals and families worldwide. The successful candidate will report directly to the board of directors, holding overall responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures. This role requires a thorough understanding of the industry and the regulatory frameworks applicable to Trust and Company Service Providers in the relevant jurisdiction. The Compliance function must operate in accordance with the established compliance framework, policies, and procedures. The successful applicant will also be appointed as the Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer, ensuring adherence to local regulatory requirements. The position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment focused on international clients, fostering an ethos of collaboration and respect. This role is full-time. Please email team@itchyfeet.im or follow the link for further information and for details on how to apply https://itchyfeetoffshore.com/jobs/35787-head-of-compliance-isle-of-man/

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi35%
AI exposure (AIOE)i62%

While some routine aspects of compliance monitoring, reporting, and training can be augmented or partially automated with AI and GRC platforms, the role is dominated by tasks requiring expert judgment, regulatory accountability, and interpersonal influence. The need for direct engagement with regulators, the board, and staff, as well as the responsibility for MLRO duties, keeps overall automation risk moderate. However, the high exposure to AI augmentation in documentation, monitoring, and training drives a relatively high AI occupational exposure score.

Task analysis

  • Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures for the organization.
  • Act as the appointed Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), ensuring adherence to local regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct compliance monitoring, investigations, and internal audits to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Prepare and submit compliance reports to the board of directors and regulatory authorities.
  • Advise the board and staff on regulatory changes and compliance obligations.
  • Oversee and deliver compliance training to staff.
  • Liaise with external regulators, auditors, and international clients regarding compliance matters.
  • Investigate and report suspicious transactions in accordance with AML requirements.
  • Foster a culture of compliance and ethical conduct throughout the organization.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2423Management Consultants and Business Analysts
O*NET: 13-1041.00 Compliance Officers
AI analysis: 15 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Legal activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £60k
UK sector median
£37,557
UK sector mean
£51,801
£0£15k£30k£45k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for compliance monitoring and reporting automation
  • Use generative AI to draft and review compliance documentation
  • Adopt AI-driven platforms for targeted staff compliance training

📈 Disruption outlook

12%1 yr
35%5 yrs
55%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentClauseMatch

Automates policy management and regulatory updates tracking

💻 TechnologyPower Automate

Streamlines compliance monitoring and reporting workflows

🌍 OutsourcingSpecialist AML Consultancy

Provides external expertise for complex investigations

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

Automation supports monitoring and reporting; human oversight needed for regulatory liaison and MLRO duties

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate compliance monitoring and reporting tasks

Copilot for Word

Draft and review compliance policies efficiently

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate with board and regulators securely

Key Skills

Regulatory ComplianceExpertAnti-Money Laundering (AML)ExpertDue DiligenceAdvancedCorporate GovernanceAdvancedStakeholder ManagementAdvancedReport WritingAdvancedCritical ThinkingAdvancedTeamworkIntermediateConfidentialityExpertLaw and GovernmentAdvancedMoney Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) DutiesExpert

Knowledge Areas

Compliance and Regulatory FrameworksAnti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist FinancingTrust and Company AdministrationCorporate GovernanceAudit and Internal ControlsLaw and GovernmentClient Service and Relationship Management

O*NET Competency Skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWritingJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingPersuasionTime ManagementCoordinationNegotiationService OrientationActive Learning

Alternative Career Paths

Chief Risk Officer85% match

Oversees enterprise risk management and ensures the organization’s risk exposure is identified and mitigated.

Director of Operations70% match

Manages overall business operations, including compliance and regulatory adherence.

Head of Internal Audit80% match

Leads the internal audit function, focusing on controls, compliance, and risk management.

Regulatory Affairs Director75% match

Directs regulatory strategy and ensures compliance with evolving laws and industry standards.

Consultant – Compliance & AML78% match

Advises organizations on compliance frameworks, AML, and regulatory best practices.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Microsoft AccessMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Getting Information
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Processing Information
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Working with Computers
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Performing Administrative Activities
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

12%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

8%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

-1/5

Extensive prep

O*NET Median Salary

£54k

US ref. $69k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Business and Financial Operations

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