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Martin Cowan

Executive Recruitment Consultant

Martin is a qualified Executive Recruiter, typically supporting our senior and executive-level candidates, whilst capably managing multi-sector employers with market leading recruitment service provision. 
 
  • Key skills – relationship building and management, interview preparation and confidence building, communication and honesty
  • Highly respected and recommended within the industry for his effective candidate support, communications and successful placement track record at senior level
  • Trained actor with seven years’ industry experience living and working in London – knows the importance of presenting yourself in the right way
  • Keen footballer, centre forward and top goalscorer for his local club in each of the last six seasons
'Personally, trust is everything.  Only by getting to know both clients and candidates properly can we be in a genuine position to assist, so taking the time to build these relationships is the only way we can really make a difference to someone’s search. 
 
For me, job satisfaction comes from being able to directly help someone we have built that connection with.'

 

 
 
 

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Senior Trust and Corporate Administrator, Permanent Job, Isle of Man

PP10791
Fiduciaries, Administration & Business Support
Full Time
Mid Senior Level
An established CSP in the south of the island are seeking a Trust & Corporate Administrator on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Trust & Corporate Services team, assisting the Client Director in the management of a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring that all trust and corporate services are provided in a timely and efficient manner

The Role...

Assist with the management of a portfolio of trusts and companies, ensuring that all client records are accurate and up-to-date

Prepare and file statutory documents, such as annual returns and accounts, with relevant authorities

Assist with the onboarding of new clients, including the preparation of client due diligence files

About You...

Experience in a similar role within the Trust and Corporate Services industry

A strong understanding of trust and company law, regulations and compliance requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues

The Reward...

Competitive salary

Southern office location

Data Analyst, Permanent Job, Isle of Man

PP10786
Information Technology
Full Time, Permanent
Entry Mid Level
Our client, a global CSP, are seeking an experience Data Analyst. The role holder will collaborate with key users across the business and use data and insights to release value from the system to drive effective operation, efficiency, accuracy, and risk mitigation for the organisation.

The Role …
Within your role, you will have the opportunity to:
Manage and design the reporting environment, including data sources, security and metadata
Support initiatives for data integrity and normalisation and create best-practice reports based on data mining, analysis and visualisation
Manage master data, including creation, updates and deletion, and oversee the commissioning and decommissioning of datasets
Review, conduct and document business needs, testing adjustment and best practices with key users of business systems to ensure optimal functionality meets business and user requirements
Provide quality assurance of imported data, working with business stakeholders to verify and analyse
Supporting the data warehouse in identifying and revising reporting requirements to generate reports from single or multiple systems

About You …

You will be a methodical individual with strong analytic, research and critical thinking skills, including the ability to understand and interpret relevant data to drive business change. Experience with Microsoft SQL server is essential. The following attributes would also be advantageous:
Exposure to statistical analysis and segmentation techniques
Ability to present information to stakeholders and provide consultation
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and maintaining automation platforms and records management systems
Experience in the financial sector

The Reward…
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and performance-related bonus along with other benefits

Accountant, Permanet Job, Isle of Man

PP10784
Accountancy, Actuarial & Tax
Full Time, Permanent
Entry Mid Level
We’re looking for an accountant to join our client, a global CSP with teams working with some of the largest remote gambling operators in the world; you will be involved in overseeing a portfolio of licensed and unlicensed entities within the gaming, IP and digital technologies industries across a range of jurisdictions.

The Role…
You will have the opportunity to:
Maintain financial ledgers from source documents provided by the client or client manager
Prepare monthly gambling duty returns, quarterly regulatory return submissions, and assist with the review of VAT returns for your portfolio of clients
Assist with the preparation of cash flow projections and solvency checks
Prepare management accounts for quarterly board meetings and present to the board

About You…

Applicants will be a chartered or certified accountant, alongside experience in a corporate service provider, and:

Strong knowledge of principles, methods and procedures used in modern accounting
ACA/ACCA qualified with experience of preparing client accounts
Knowledge and awareness of the e-gaming landscape would be advantageous
Excellent organisation skills and high attention to detail

The Reward …
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and you will be rewarded with:
Competitive salary, performance related bonus along with other benefits

Senior Administrator, Permanent Job, Isle of Man

PP10783
Administration & Business Support
Full Time
Entry Mid Level
We’re recruiting for a client services senior administrator to join our client, an international CSP, on a permanent basis. The team work with some of the largest remote gambling operators in the world to ensure they run efficiently and compliantly. Due to ongoing development, they’re seeking a strong senior administrator to support clients and lead a busy portfolio of licensed gaming companies.

The Role…

As Senior Administrator, you will be responsible for delivering best-in-class client services to gaming clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior individual with strong client relationship skills. Your duties will include:
Owning client relationships fully, supported by technical gambling compliance, operational and accounting teams to ensure best-in-class service is delivered to clients in full compliance with the FSA handbook and all other relevant regulation
Having responsibility for the preparation and holding of a quarterly board meeting to evidence proper management and control of each of your licensed operators
Actively developing and building your client relationships, visiting key clients within your portfolio each quarter

About You…
You will be a diligent individual with excellent client management skills. You will be hyper-focused on driving positive results in respect of client service, operational efficiency and risk management over both the short and long term.
The following attributes would also be advantageous:
Proven experience managing client companies from an FSA perspective
Impeccable written and verbal communication skills

The Reward…

In addition to a competitive salary you will receive:

Performance driven bonus
Benefits package
Training and career opportunities

Data Analyst, Permanent Job, Isle of Man

PP10782
Information Technology
Full Time
Mid Senior Level
We have a brilliant opportunity for an individual to join a leading international Gaming firm client as a Data Analyst. The role holder will analyse relevant market data to identify trends/anomalies and provide forecasting models to assist in decision making and planning by the senior management team.

The Role...

Core responsibilities including:

Translate business requirements into data analytics projects and deliverables

Carry out statistical analysis to test hypotheses and make recommendations

Help create training resources and facilitate training on analytical tools for internal users

About You...

You will need:

Ideally a degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Math, Physics

Advanced knowledge of technical tools for analysis – SQL Management Studio (SSMS), R Studio, Weka, Stata, JMP, etc

Experience managing complicated project plans and working with diverse set of senior stakeholders on requirements, roles and responsibilities and project timelines

The Reward...

Competitive salary with a benefits package including, pension scheme, car parking and more!

Douglas office location

Senior Audit Manager, Permanent Job, Isle of Man

PP10780
Accountancy, Actuarial & Tax
Full Time
Mid Senior Level
We have a brilliant opportunity to join an established accountancy practice as Senior Audit Manager.

The Role...
Your core responsibilities will include:
Running a busy and growing audit portfolio
Providing excellent client satisfaction whilst performing efficient and compliant audits and other related engagements
Working with the managers in the department to maintain your own client portfolio
Helping shape the direction of the Audit Team, providing supervision and direction to the team, reviewing files and signing off on audit engagements

About You...
The ability to manage a team of staff is essential
ICAEW Responsible Individual status is preferred
Practicing certificates will need to be held or be able to be obtained for this role

The Reward...
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits, including private healthcare, pension, and central Douglas car parking

Senior Administrator, Permanent Job, Isle of Man

PP10738
Fiduciaries, Administration & Business Support
Full Time, Permanent
Mid Senior Level
We have a new opportunity to join a leading independently owned Family Office and Corporate Service Provider. As a Senior Administrator, you’ll become a valued member of the Family Office Team and will work as part of a client workgroup which will deal with all aspects of administration of multi-jurisdictional trusts and companies.

The Role...

Your core responsibilities will include:

Perform all aspects of trust and company trust administration

Liaising with clients and intermediaries in relation to a variety of transactions, preparation of relevant transactional documentation, including minutes, resolutions and agreements etc

Open and maintain bank accounts, including payment instructions, reviewing bank and assets statements

Maintain company and trust records, including due diligence, in line procedures and AML regulations

Provide support and guidance to other members of the team

About You...

Experienced in trust and company administration, with excellent technical knowledge of trusts

Be already studying or willing to study STEP or ICSA

Excellent inter-personal and client relationship skills, having a sense of ownership of your client
relationships maintaining excellent services levels

Good understanding of associated regulatory requirements

An understanding of UK and SA tax planning would be an advantage

The Reward...

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Douglas office location

Executive Assistant, Permanent Jobs, Isle of Man

PP10660
Secretarial/PA
Permanent
Mid Senior Level
We’re recruiting for an Executive Assistant to support the Isle of Man Board of Directors of an international Trust & Corporate Service Provider.

The Role...

Your key responsibilities will include:

Responsible for the preparation of board packs for meetings as well as minute taking for all Board of Director meetings

Ownership of travel planning and bookings (flights, hotels, taxis)

Management of executive level and external meetings, including room presentation, equipment required, and organising refreshments

About You...

You will need:

Experience working at an Executive level is preferred

Strong skills in the experience of the MS suite of products, as well as internet and social media use

Exemplary and highly professional communication skills

Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks

The Reward...

Competitive salary

Comprehensive company benefits package

Central Douglas office location

Business Development Officer, Permanent, Isle of Man

PP10749
Banking, Funds & Wealth Management, Marketing & Business Development
Full Time, Permanent
Mid Senior Level
We have a new opportunity to join a leading international bank. As Business Development Officer, you will build your portfolio through the onboarding of new clients received via direct sales channels - internet and telephone, converting unsolicited and solicited applications and cross selling as appropriate, ensuring exceptional levels of customer service at all times while supporting achievement of commercial targets.

The Role...

Your core responsibilities will include:

Engage with clients through multiple channels including online applications, direct phone, refer a friend schemes or other campaign initiatives

Sell assigned products to the target customers in a professional manner and document and record all sales activities

Understand and utilise all sales tools and resources and follow relevant procedures to ensure that operational efficiency is maintained and risk to the Bank is minimised

About You...

You will need:

Previous experience in International Personal Banking

Experience working in a sales environment – target driven and a team player

The Reward...

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Central Douglas office location with hybrid working


Client Services Director, Permanent, Isle of Man

PP10747
Fiduciaries
Full Time, Permanent
Executive Appointments
A Fiduciary Services business is seeking to appoint a Client Services Director to oversee the management of fiduciary clients.

The Role...
In this role you will act as the Compliance officer and Deputy MLRO whilst overseeing the management of clients. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to
To manage the administrative functions of the fiduciary services department and the relevant staff to ensure effective delegation and utilisation.
To maintain professional standards and self development.
To act as the compliance officer, data protection officer and Deputy MLRO
To identify new opportunities to grow the business either organically or by acquisition

About You...
Our client is seeking a commercially minded, fiduciary services professional with a proven track record. You will need
Extensive experience within the Trust and Fiduciary Services sector
Relevant professional Qualifications
Experience in managing and supporting a wider team

The Reward...
Great salary, commensurate with your skills and experience
Comprehensive benefits package

Senior Trust Officer, Permanent Job, Isle of Man

PP10732
Fiduciaries
Full Time, Permanent
Mid Senior Level
We’re looking for a Senior Trust Officer to join our client, an international trust and company service provider on a permanent basis. You’ll provide support to the team leader in administering a portfolio of clients whilst adhering to client service standards. You’ll also meet monthly financial objectives and KPIs.

The Role...

The successful applicant will administer a portfolio of more complex/higher value accounts. You will:

Liaise directly with clients and professional advisers in relation to ‘business as usual’ administration matters including drafting and issuing routine correspondence and e-mails without prior approval

Support with matters such as complex or unusual transaction requests, fee issues, service complaints etc.

Assist the team leader in meeting KPI targets by the timely clearance of action points and activities on NAV

About You...

We’re searching for someone who can bring a range of skills and experiences to enhance the team, as such you must have:

Proven experience within the CSP industry

Holds (or studying towards) relevant qualification e.g. STEP

Have basic knowledge of tax compliance issues

Able to work on own initiative and within a team

Excellent communication skills

The Reward...

Permanent contract

Competitive salary

Senior Compliance Officer, Permanent Job, Isle of Man

PP10711
Legal, Risk & Compliance
Full Time
Entry Mid Level
We have a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join our client as Senior Compliance Officer. This role would be joining a growing Compliance Department on a permanent basis.

The Role...

Key role in the risk management framework, working with department head to ensure risks are identified, assessed, managed and controlled within the appetite of the board

Deputising for the MLRO

Assistance in the provision of regular regulatory updates to the business

About You...

Proven compliance experience within a regulated sector

A comprehensive understanding of the Isle of Man AML/CFT framework and its obligations on regulated entities

Already possess or be working towards an Advanced Certificate level GRC, AML/CFT, or financial crime prevention qualification, with a desire to progress towards the Diploma

Ability to coach and feedback effectively to teams and individuals, peers and senior managers

The Reward...

Competitive salary with a benefits package including, pension scheme, private healthcare and more!

Douglas office location