Deputy Managing Director
- saint helier, jersey, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £180 - £280 Per Day
Job Description
Salary: Competitive + Executive Benefits Package
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports To: Managing Director – Jersey
About the Opportunity
Our client is a premier, privately owned financial services group administering over $80bn in assets across multiple jurisdictions. Backed by highly respected family office capital, they specialise in cutting-edge fund, corporate, and fiduciary services.
As the Deputy Managing Director , you will serve as the internal and operational anchor for Jersey. Partnering closely with the Managing Director, you will translate high-level commercial ambition into disciplined operational execution. This position is strategically designed as part of a structured succession plan, offering a direct pathway to the Jersey Managing Director role for the right leader.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Support the MD in defining jurisdictional strategy; translate goals into clear, actionable priorities across private wealth and institutional business lines.
- Operational Excellence: Drive day-to-day business operations, optimize processes for scalability, and lead the smooth integration of legacy and acquired businesses into a unified operating model.
- Financial Performance: Partner with the MD and Financial Controller to deliver revenue and profitability targets, enforce strict fee discipline, and optimize utilization and cost controls.
- Governance & Risk: Sit as a Director on local boards; ensure absolute compliance with Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) regulations and corporate risk frameworks.
- People & Culture: Lead, mentor, and upskill cross-functional teams, cultivating a collaborative, high-performance environment aligned with group values.
- Client & Market Development: Oversee high-value client relationships and key intermediaries, stepping in as a director on complex client structures when required.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualifications: Fully qualified professional holding a relevant designation in accountancy, law, or trust practices (e.g., STEP, ICSA/CGI, ACA, ACCA, LLB ).
- Leadership Experience: Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience within fiduciary or fund services, including at least 5 years operating at Board level .
- Regulatory Expertise: Deep, practical understanding of the Jersey regulatory landscape and a proven track record dealing with industry bodies and regulators.
- Execution Mindset: A proactive, "get-things-done" leader who thrives under pressure and prioritizes collective business outcomes over individual metrics.
What’s in It for You?
- Direct Succession Pathway: A rare, clearly defined route to the jurisdictional Managing Director position.
- Global Exposure: Autonomy within a rapidly expanding international platform backed by stable, long-term institutional capital.
- Comprehensive Executive Benefits: Highly competitive remuneration, performance-based incentives, and an elite corporate benefits package.