Oak offers innovative private client, corporate and fund administration services tailored to our clients' needs. Oak operates across Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Mauritius and The Bahamas with more than 250 employees administering over $24 billion in assets. The group is known for its client-centric approach, commitment to excellence and forward-thinking vision.
Oak is owned by Opera Limited, a new holding company backed by Pula, the family office of Stephen Lansdown, co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown, along with like-minded shareholders such as Sealyham, the family office of Tom Scott. Opera has welcomed Accuro (pending regulatory approval), Amber (now Oak Bahamas), HFL, Meritus (pending regulatory approval) and Oak into the fold, each one powered by Opera, each one contributing to our shared ambition.
For more information, please visit: https://www.operalimited.com/
The role holder will report to the Group Head of Risk & Compliance and will be responsible for setting and delivering the Risk and Compliance strategy for the combined Accuro–Oak Trust and Fund Jersey business following the merger. The role will provide assurance to the Board, regulators and stakeholders that regulatory, conduct, financial crime and operational risks are appropriately identified, mitigated and managed. The role holder will also lead a unified risk and compliance framework, ensuring consistency, proportionality and regulatory alignment across the Jersey business.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading Risk & Compliance within trust and fiduciary services and/or fund administration, with a strong understanding of trust regulation, fund structures and AML/CFT frameworks. Applicants should have proven experience holding senior regulated roles and engaging with regulators, strong leadership capability, and the ability to operate at Board level. A relevant professional qualification such as ICA Diploma (or equivalent) or ACAMS is preferred.
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Closing Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2026
Department: Compliance
Experience: 5 years post qualifying experience or 10 years industry experience
Job Reference: VA232