Senior Manager / Manager – Single Family Office

Victus Search is exclusively retained to appoint a Senior Manager or Manager for a Guernsey-based Single Family Office. This is a rare opportunity to join a discreet and professionally run office supporting a multi-generational, English-speaking family with global business and investment interests.

The Family Office operates across jurisdictions and is responsible for the legal ownership, trusteeship, and administration of offshore trust and company structures. The Guernsey team comprises qualified professionals in accountancy, law, and fiduciary services, and works closely with counterparts in other locations to support the family’s commercial, philanthropic, and private affairs.

Role Overview
The appointed individual will oversee key operational functions, with a particular focus on trust administration, corporate services, and fiduciary duties. The job title (Manager or Senior Manager) will be determined based on experience and capability.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to manage relationships and guide junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

1. Trust and Company Administration

• Manage a portfolio of trusts, companies, and foundations
• Establish new entities and ensure compliance with Guernsey Registry requirements
• Prepare and maintain trustee and company documentation
• Open and administer bank accounts
• Oversee investment administration and transaction monitoring

2. Tax Compliance

• Prepare tax returns and liaise with Guernsey Revenue Service
• Support CRS and FATCA reporting obligations

3. Billing

• Oversee billing processes, time recording, invoicing, and payments

4. Risk Management and Compliance

• Ensure first-line regulatory compliance
• Maintain AML/KYC standards and conduct risk assessments
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance

5. Operational Efficiency

• Improve administrative processes and reporting
• Ensure resource efficiency and budget control
• Promote continuous improvement across operations

6. Leadership

• Provide guidance on fiduciary matters
• Foster a collaborative and professional working environment
• Support development of junior staff and maintain team oversight

Successful Candidate Profile

• Be an experienced trust and corporate professional with a minimum of 10 years of experience, ideally operating at or approaching Senior Manager level, with a proven track record of managing client relationships and overseeing junior staff.
• Have worked in a smaller business or held a hands-on role within a larger organisation, demonstrating the ability to operate independently and manage a broad range of responsibilities without reliance on specialist support teams.
• Possess strong exposure to private equity and real estate investment structures, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a client-facing context.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment, showing initiative, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and delegation skills, with the ability to cascade tasks effectively and maintain oversight across a vertical team structure.
• Hold a professional qualification from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) or equivalent.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-trust, low-profile environment with significant responsibility and autonomy. The successful candidate will be joining a well-established team with a reputation for excellence and discretion.