Manx Technology GroupSmart Island
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Compliance Technician

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedAdministration
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 30 April 2026

Job Description

About our Client Our client is an award-winning financial services group offering comprehensive investment platforms, discretionary asset management, and corporate banking solutions. They are a proudly independent, family-owned business with a strong reputation for building trusted, transparent relationships with clients worldwide. Known for their state-of-the-art technology and pragmatic approach, they deliver dependable investment management solutions that meet the diverse needs of institutional and private clients across multiple jurisdictions. The Role: We are seeking a Compliance Technician to join our client's Group Compliance Team as an integral member operating from the 2nd line. This is an exceptional opportunity to engage and partner with business areas across the organisation, delivering regulatory support, training, and expertise that drives compliance excellence. You will work collaboratively to achieve the Group's overarching compliance objectives while contributing to policy design, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory reporting at the highest levels. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign policies, frameworks and standards of conduct, working with Senior Management to ensure effective implementationDesign and deliver theme-based training and education programs as part of annual training agendas and ad-hoc requirementsUndertake compliance monitoring activities, document findings, engage with stakeholders, and obtain management responsesBuild strong stakeholder relationships and represent the 2nd line as subject matter specialist at technical workshops and working party sessionsProvide advice, guidance, oversight, and challenge on regulatory and conduct mattersSupport implementation of new rules, regulations, and legislationCollate data for compliance reporting packs for Executive Committee, Risk Committee, and Board meetingsAssist in compilation of scheduled regulatory submission packsDeliver balanced and measured views, perceptions, and opinions across all compliance activities Skills & Experience Required Essential:Minimum 3 years' experience in compliance or investment role within FSA regulated (or equivalent) environmentStrong working knowledge of the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority Rule BookComprehensive understanding of investment or banking sector concepts and principlesProven track record in design, development, and implementation of 2nd line compliance processesWorking towards recognised compliance or investment-related qualifications (ICA International Advanced Certificate level or equivalent)Excellent communication skills at... For a full list of responsibilities and requirements or to apply for this great role, please visit the website at searchandselect.com, quoting the reference number: 16393

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi38%
AI exposure (AIOE)i62%

This role features a mix of routine (data collation, report assembly), augmented (policy drafting, monitoring), and human-centric (stakeholder engagement, advisory) tasks. While AI and automation can streamline reporting and monitoring, the need for contextual judgment, regulatory interpretation, and relationship management keeps full automation risk moderate. However, many tasks are highly exposed to GenAI augmentation, especially in drafting, training, and compliance monitoring.

Task analysis

  • Design and update compliance policies, frameworks, and standards of conduct in collaboration with senior management.
  • Deliver theme-based compliance training and education programs to staff.
  • Undertake compliance monitoring activities, document findings, and obtain management responses.
  • Engage with stakeholders and represent compliance as a subject matter specialist at workshops and working parties.
  • Provide advice, guidance, and challenge on regulatory and conduct matters across the business.
  • Support implementation of new rules, regulations, and legislation within the organization.
  • Collate data for compliance reporting packs for executive and board meetings.
  • Assist in the compilation of scheduled regulatory submission packs.
  • Deliver balanced and measured views and opinions on compliance matters to senior stakeholders.

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: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Office administrative, office support and other business support activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £50k
UK sector median
£34,855
UK sector mean
£49,618
£0£13k£25k£38k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Use GenAI to draft compliance policies and reports faster
  • Leverage AI tools for automated monitoring and risk alerts
  • Adopt digital platforms for interactive compliance training delivery

📈 Disruption outlook

12%1 yr
32%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 AgentGenAI Policy Assistant

Automates policy drafting and regulatory summarisation

💻 TechnologyAutomated Monitoring Platform

Continuously scans transactions for compliance breaches

🌍 OutsourcingSpecialist Compliance Service

External provider handles routine regulatory submissions

Recommendation

Augment role

AI boosts efficiency in monitoring and reporting; human input needed for judgement

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Copilot for Word

Draft compliance policies and training materials

Power Automate

Streamline routine compliance reporting workflows

Power BI

Visualise and share compliance monitoring results

Key Skills

Regulatory ComplianceAdvancedStakeholder ManagementAdvancedPolicy DevelopmentIntermediateTraining and DevelopmentIntermediateMonitoringIntermediateReport WritingIntermediateCritical ThinkingIntermediateAttention to DetailAdvancedTeamworkIntermediateProject ManagementBeginnerClient Relationship ManagementIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Regulatory ComplianceFinancial Regulations and ComplianceAudit and Internal ControlsReporting and DocumentationBusiness Ethics and Professional StandardsClient Service and Relationship ManagementProject ManagementBusiness Administration

O*NET Competency Skills

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

Alternative Career Paths

Compliance Analyst90% match

Focuses on detailed compliance monitoring, investigation, and reporting within financial or corporate environments.

Risk Officer80% match

Assesses and manages organizational risks, often collaborating closely with compliance and audit functions.

Internal Auditor75% match

Evaluates internal controls, compliance, and operational effectiveness across the organization.

Regulatory Reporting Specialist78% match

Prepares and submits regulatory filings and ensures ongoing compliance with reporting requirements.

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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