Job Description

What's the role?

To take overall responsibility for the client experience and performance of a portfolio of Private Equity clients, whilst working with the senior management team to drive the vision, mission and values of the Gen II throughout the business. To exercise accountability to relevant stakeholders and apply skill and care in exercising your duties. To act as a role-model leader, maximising the contribution of your portfolio, both through your own efforts and by leading, supporting and developing your team and others across the Group. To act as and discharge the obligations of a key person satisfactorily and in line with defined business activities.

What you'll be doing

Client Service & Business Development

Act as 'Relationship Director' for a portfolio of Private Equity clients, delivering excellent service and building strong relationships with key decision makers Build and lead a high-performing team passionate about client service and the Alternatives industry Drive service improvements through regular review meetings and anticipate client needs to introduce additional services Maintain market profile through networking, speaking engagements, and business development initiatives

Leadership & Management

Lead and support business unit managers while driving entrepreneurial growth under prudent control Generate innovative, strategically sound ideas and develop high-potential talent across Gen II Build team commitment through performance recognition, constructive feedback, and realistic objective setting Communicate effectively using authority and influence to direct efforts and achieve results

Risk & Fiduciary

Act as Director on internal and client boards (regulated and unregulated) Provide independent technical and strategic guidance while upholding corporate governance standards Demonstrate sound judgment and professional skepticism, particularly when dealing with risk issues Maintain knowledge of external business environment, industry trends, and regulatory requirements Ensure CPD requirements are met for self and team members

Financial & Administrative Management

Prepare budgets, monitor performance against targets, and demonstrate business acumen in fee management Lead projects and initiatives, chair meetings, and ensure timely reporting of key information Contribute to IT system decision-making and maintain knowledge of relevant technology impacts

The ideal background for this role:

Professional qualification (Accountancy, Chartered Secretary, Banking, Securities or other relevant Table 4 qualification) 15 years' relevant finance industry experience Minimum 8 years at senior level within offshore financial services Proven track record and directorship experience Comprehensive understanding of private equity & venture capital as an asset class Strong knowledge of company law, industry legislation, and financial management

Unique role requirements

Drive operational change and efficiency initiatives across business units Develop cost efficiencies through new procedures, systems, and working practices Identify and build new high-value business lines that differentiate Gen II from competitors Lead change initiatives directly linked to increased Group profitability

Role Location/Hybrid Schedule

This role is based in our Jersey office. Although the nature of most of the roles within Gen II cannot be classed as totally flexible, there is scope in some cases for a form of Agile Working. The different ways in which Agile Working can be undertaken is dependent on the demands and needs of the business, the office space available and the individual's preferences and circumstances.

Legal statements

This role is likely to be captured under the Senior Manager Regime in Jersey (as outlined by the Jersey Financial Services Commission and the Financial Services Commission (Amendment No 8 (Jersey) Law 2022) and therefore you will have a duty of responsibility and be expected to adhere to the relevant AML legislation and regulation in Jersey and also the exemplary standards of governance and accountability set in relation to fitness, and propriety and conduct. This means that the JFSC may impose a financial penalty on you if you are culpable in a significant and material contravention by Gen II on the Money Laundering (Jersey) Order 2008 or the AML Codes of Practice.