Assistant Manager - Investor Services
About the job
- Significant experience in client due diligence, know-your-customer, anti-money laundering/counter-terrorist financing, or a related compliance-focused role.
- Strong experience conducting and overseeing client due diligence and investor onboarding activities.
- Good understanding of anti-money laundering/counter-terrorist financing legislation, regulatory obligations, and risk-based approaches to due diligence.
- Experience reviewing complex ownership structures and identifying ultimate beneficial owners.
- Understanding of enhanced due diligence requirements and management of higher-risk investor relationships.
- Knowledge of cross-border client due diligence requirements and international regulatory considerations.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to assess risk and make informed recommendations.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong information technology skills and confidence working across multiple systems and databases.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business.
- Confidence providing guidance and technical expertise on anti-money laundering/counter-terrorist financing and client due diligence matters.
- Strong problem-solving, judgement, and decision-making skills within a risk and regulatory framework.
- Ability to prioritise effectively and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
- Ability to manage complex or evolving regulatory requirements with adaptability and resilience.
- Commitment to maintaining integrity, professionalism, accuracy, and client service standards.
- Review and perform client due diligence assessments for simplified, standard, and high-risk investors and structures.
- Conduct investor and client database checks to identify existing relationships and maintain accurate records.
- Review and prepare ownership and structure charts, identifying controllers and ultimate beneficial owners.
- Identify deficiencies in client due diligence documentation and work with fund administrators and stakeholders to obtain required information.
- Support investor screening activities and ensure required checks and documentation are completed accurately.
- Maintain and oversee the Investor Client Due Diligence Tracker, keeping records accurate and up to date.
- Provide technical support, coaching, and guidance to team members on client due diligence and anti-money laundering/counter-terrorist financing matters.
- Act as an escalation point for complex or higher-risk investor cases.
- Deputise for the Client Due Diligence Manager when required.
- Liaise with Compliance, Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act/Common Reporting Standard specialists, and wider business stakeholders to obtain guidance, approvals, and sign-off.
- Apply simplified, standard, and enhanced due diligence measures in line with local and international regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and assess risk exposure and ensure internal controls, review processes, and operational procedures are followed consistently.
- Escalate significant risks, issues, or concerns to senior management and Directors where appropriate.
- Support wider client due diligence, Investor Services, and Funds team initiatives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, controls, and service delivery across the function.
- Experience within a funds, financial services, investment management, trust, or corporate services environment.
- Professional qualifications or relevant certifications in anti-money laundering, Compliance, Governance, or Financial Services.
- Knowledge of Jersey anti-money laundering/counter-terrorist financing legislation and the Jersey Financial Services Commission Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorist Financing Handbook.
About the company
Ocorian provides tailored administration and fiduciary services for corporate, institutional, and private investors, covering fund services, corporate services, capital markets, private client services, regulatory compliance, and legal services. It delivers outsourced, bespoke solutions that handle financial operations, compliance, and fiduciary duties, supported by a global team and cross-border capabilities. The company distinguishes itself through its wide, integrated service offering and a focus on customized solutions tailored to each client’s needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Ocorian’s goal is to help clients manage financial administration efficiently and compliantly while growing client outcomes and assets under management.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$1.1B
Headquarters
Cayman Islands
Founded
1971
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Ocorian acquired Clarity Consulting Solutions on December 4, 2025, widening UAE compliance revenue.
- Emiliano Giubileo's September 21, 2026 Luxembourg hire deepens capital-markets coverage in a key jurisdiction.
- Middle East, Hong Kong, and Guernsey leadership hires in 2026 signal aggressive expansion.
What critics are saying
- Bridgepoint-owned Ocorian faces integration risk from Clarity and E78 acquisitions through 2026.
- Craig Buick and Yegor Lanovenko's February 2026 co-CEO switch raises execution risk.
- A regulatory breach in DIFC, ADGM, or Luxembourg would destroy client trust immediately.
What makes Ocorian unique
- Ocorian spans 20,000 structures across 25 jurisdictions, centralizing complex cross-border administration.
- It combines fund, capital markets, private client, and compliance services under one platform.
- Nordic Trustee strengthens debt capital markets execution with SPV, trustee, and loan agency services.
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15%Ocorian appoints Ryan McGrath as Global Head of Innovation. 06 October, 2026 Ocorian, a leading global provider of asset manager, private wealth and corporate, and issuer services, has appointed Ryan McGrath to the new role of Global Head of Innovation, based in New York City. "AI has collapsed the pace of software development and, in turn, the production timelines from idea to prototype. For Ocorian, this means co-designing and delivering new, innovative solutions and products with our clients so we can support their operational, finance, and regulatory workflows at pace," says co-CEO Yegor Lanovenko. "Ryan's track record of working alongside clients and operational experts to catalyse innovation into high-value solutions is why we're so excited for him to join our executive leadership team. His energy and impact will quickly be felt by our clients and teams as he strengthens our executive presence in the U.S." Ryan will be working across Ocorian to identify high-value opportunities driven by client demand, rapidly iterating new solutions, and translating successful concepts into scalable capabilities. Prior to joining Ocorian, Ryan spent his 15-year career at EY and PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he led some of the largest-scale transformations across the financial services industry. During nine years at EY, he led enterprise transformation and AI deployment within the firm's Financial Services Technology Consulting practice, partnering with the world's largest banks, asset managers, payment networks, digital natives, and fintech firms. "What excites me about this role is the opportunity to turn good ideas into great outcomes quickly," says Ryan. "My focus is to identify the highest-value problems for our clients and teams, bring the best people and technology together to solve them, and then scaling what works across Ocorian. We're going to shorten the distance between identifying an opportunity and delivering something that makes a measurable difference." "For our clients, that means finding better ways to solve the problems that matter the most to them. If we can use technology to remove friction, improve the quality and speed of delivery, and give our people more freedom to focus on the work where their expertise adds the most value, that's where innovation becomes truly meaningful." Ryan holds a Master's Degree in Information Technology, Control & Accountancy from the University of Illinois, is a Certified Public Accountant in the United States, and has an Applied Agentic AI for Organizational Transformation certification from MIT. About ocorian. Ocorian helps asset managers, private wealth, corporates, and issuer clients handle operational and regulatory complexity at scale, giving them the freedom to focus on what they do best. Whether they're raising capital, expanding into new markets, acquiring a business, preparing for an exit or protecting wealth, Ocorian is behind every move its clients make, creating capacity and removing burden so they can focus on growth, opportunity and performance. With over 50 years' expertise, 20 locations and 2,000 expert colleagues, clients know they can rely on Ocorian when their challenges are complex, time-critical and consequential. To find out more about Ocorian and its services, including regulatory information, visit ocorian.com
Ocorian expands Capital Markets team in Luxembourg. 21 September, 2026 Ocorian, a specialist global provider of solutions to asset owners and asset managers, has appointed Emiliano Giubileo as Head of Capital Markets, Luxembourg, further strengthening its team in the region. Based in Luxembourg, his appointment underlines Ocorian's commitment to and focus on further expansion and growth plans in the region. Emiliano brings more than two decades of experience in senior positions, most recently as Head of Capital Markets for Fundamentals S.A. in Luxembourg, where he was responsible for portfolio growth, technology integration and established and managed the capital markets team. After qualifying as a lawyer, Emiliano has worked extensively within operations and client services across multiple jurisdictions and regulated environments. At Ocorian, Emiliano will report to Kevin Butler, Head of Capital Markets, Europe, Ocorian. He will lead the Capital Markets team in Luxembourg and oversee the firm's growing portfolio and client base. Clients will benefit from his senior expertise on the ground and enhanced technical oversight to navigate complex laws and reporting mandates. The Luxembourg team will continue to work closely with Ocorian's established capital markets teams in London, Dublin and across Europe and the Americas to offer clients a seamless, multi-jurisdictional service. Kevin Butler said: "Emiliano's appointment further strengthens our senior leadership team, and brings extensive knowledge and experience in debt capital markets to our clients. Luxembourg is a key jurisdiction for clients globally, and we are well-positioned to offer the very best skills and expertise across SPV administration, corporate trustee and loan agency services." Emiliano Giubileo added: "I'm excited to be joining Ocorian's expert team in Luxembourg and leading on our strategic growth plans for the region. Further enhancing our service to our growing client base." About Ocorian. Ocorian is a global leader in fund services, corporate and trust services, capital markets, and regulatory and compliance support. Unlocking new value for its clients across jurisdictions and service lines is Ocorian's priority; it manages over 20,000 structures on behalf of 9,000+ clients, including financial institutions, large-scale international organisations, and high-net-worth individuals. Ocorian provides fully compliant, tailored solutions that are individual to clients' needs, no matter where in the world they hold financial interests, or however they are structured. The group offers a full suite of corporate, fund and private client services across a network of offices spanning all the world's financial hubs. Locations include Bermuda, BVI, Cayman, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, UAE, the UK and the US. To find out more about Ocorian and its services, including regulatory information, please visit www.ocorian.com.
Ocorian names Souvik Sen Commercial Director for Middle East Private Clients. Prime highlights-. * Ocorian appoints Souvik Sen as Commercial Director to lead Private Client growth across the Middle East. * Appointment strengthens Ocorian's private wealth offering amid rising demand from family offices and investors in the region. Key facts-. * Sen reports to Nina Auchoybur, Managing Director, UAE, and is based in DIFC, Dubai. * Sen previously helped raise capital for MENA's first-ever SPAC deal. Background-. Ocorian has appointed Souvik Sen as Commercial Director, Middle East, Private Clients, based in DIFC, Dubai. Sen will report to Nina Auchoybur, Managing Director, UAE. In his new role, Sen will lead commercial growth for Ocorian's Private Client business across the Middle East. He will draw on his experience in capital raising and asset management to strengthen client relationships and support the expansion of the firm's private wealth offering in the region. Sen brings extensive experience across the financial services industry, having built his career across corporate banking, priority banking, asset management and private equity. He has focused throughout his career on capital raising, working closely with regional and international investors across the private wealth landscape. He played a key role in raising capital for MENA's first-ever SPAC deal. Sen said the Middle East continues to stand out as one of the world's most dynamic wealth markets, adding that Ocorian is well positioned to support the evolving needs of private clients, family offices and investors. He said he looks forward to contributing to the firm's continued growth across the region. Auchoybur welcomed Sen to Ocorian, noting that he brings a strong network across the region along with extensive experience working with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, private banks and investors. She said his commercial expertise and understanding of clients' cross-border structuring, governance and succession needs will play an important role in strengthening the firm's relationships and expanding its Private Client business across the Middle East.
Ocorian appoints Andy Bailey as Country Head for Guernsey. 01 July, 2026 Ocorian, a leading global provider of fund services, capital markets, corporate and private client solutions, has appointed Andy Bailey as Country Head for Guernsey. Andy joined Ocorian in 2025 and has served as Head of Private Client for Guernsey and the Isle of Man. In his expanded role, Andy will lead Ocorian's Guernsey business, in addition to overseeing the group's private client strategy across Guernsey and the Isle of Man. He will be responsible for leading Ocorian's management team in Guernsey and managing regulatory relationships. Andy succeeds Ben Hill, who moves to focus fully on his group-wide responsibilities as Global Head of Fund Services. Andy brings more than 25 years' experience across private client, corporate and investment management. Having begun his career in Guernsey in 1999, he has held senior management, director, board and group-level positions across leading independent and institutional financial services businesses. Andy holds a BSc (Hons) in Management with Trust and Estates from Manchester Business School and is a qualified member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). He also holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC). Ben said: "Guernsey remains a core location for Ocorian, where we deliver integrated solutions aligned to meet the evolving needs of asset managers, corporates and private clients. Andy is a fantastic choice to lead our Guernsey team. His depth of experience, combined with his technical expertise, ensures we are well placed to continue supporting clients with high-quality, responsive services. I remain fully committed to Ocorian's continued growth and look forward to seeing the business go from strength to strength under Andy's leadership." Andy added: "I am pleased to take on this expanded role at Ocorian. Having joined the business in 2025, I have seen first-hand the strength of our teams and the quality of the solutions we deliver for clients. I look forward to building on that platform, whilst continuing to deliver for the UHNW families who trust us with their most complex needs." About Ocorian. Ocorian is a global leader in fund services, corporate and trust services, capital markets, and regulatory and compliance support. Unlocking new value for its clients across jurisdictions and service lines is Ocorian's priority; it manages over 20,000 structures on behalf of 9,000+ clients, including financial institutions, large-scale international organisations, and high-net-worth individuals. Ocorian provides fully compliant, tailored solutions that are individual to clients' needs, no matter where in the world they hold financial interests or how they are structured. The group offers a full suite of corporate, fund and private client services across a network of offices spanning all the world's financial hubs. Locations include Bermuda, BVI, Cayman, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, UAE, the U.S., and the UK. To find out more about Ocorian and its services, including regulatory information, visit www.ocorian.com
Richard Hansford appointed Head of Growth EMEA at Ocorian. June 16, 2026 Richard Hansford has been appointed Head of Growth EMEA at Ocorian. Hansford brings more than 20 years' experience partnering with alternative investment managers across asset classes and joined Ocorian 14 years ago. In his new role, he will work closely with global teams to accelerate growth and deepen client relationships across the firm's integrated platform.