Head of Anti-Money Laundering Policy

About the role

Are you a confident leader with strong networking and influencing skills?

As Head of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policy you will lead the team that is working to protect the island’s economy and reputation from the proceeds of crime.

You will ensure the AML Policy Office has a clear vision and direction. Working closely with a variety of stakeholders including law enforcement and regulatory bodies you will develop appropriate actions to address identified risks. In addition to providing advice at political and senior officer level, you will actively contribute to policy and legislation changes.

The AML Policy Office leads engagement with international bodies that set and monitor AML standards. A key part of your role will be in engaging with international organisations, ensuring that the island is appropriately represented and where necessary, defended.

The Council of Ministers has recently adopted a Financial Crime Strategy for 2021-23. You will be responsible for overseeing delivery of the Strategy, working with partner agencies, monitoring performance and reporting on progress to the Financial Crime Strategic Board. You can view the strategy at the bottom of this advert.

About the team

You will be joining a small, supportive team who work collaboratively together, sharing knowledge and experience to achieve positive outcomes. You will be located at the heart of Government working in a dynamic, sociable and welcoming environment.

What can this role offer me?

You will attend international conferences and forums representing the Isle of Man, providing the opportunity for professional development, networking and the chance to learn about new initiatives.

Development is important to us and is encouraged across the team. You will have full access to our in-house training facility delivering a wide variety of bespoke public service orientated courses and professional qualifications. You will be supported to complete our various Senior Leadership courses including the popular Aspiring Chief Executive’s Development Centre.

If working flexibly is important to you, you’ll be happy to know we operate a flexi-time system making it easier to reclaim any additional hours worked and to fit your other commitments around your work life. If you have a specific working pattern in mind, we would be pleased to hear about it and see how we can accommodate this. We are advocates for home working and have a strong remote access infrastructure and communication software to enable you to work effectively from home if you want or need to.

How to find out more and apply

For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, or alternatively contact Karen Ramsay on 01624 685332.

Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified.You will need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im

Additional information

Please note a satisfactory security clearance check is required for this postwhich the Department will cover the cost of for you.A relocation package and interview expenses are not available for this role.

Flexible Working

The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.

Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers.