Crestbridge has appointed Eleanor Sharples as director and senior compliance officer, as it continues to expand its group risk function.
Based in Jersey, Sharples will be responsible for ensuring the monitoring of operational performance and for the management of all regulatory and compliance matters, internal and external.
Sharples will also manage Crestbridge’s regulatory relationship with the local regulator, the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC).
With more than 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry Sharples has specialist expertise in risk and corporate governance.
Sharples spent four years as a senior manager at the JFSC leading a team of regulatory supervisors responsible for assessing Jersey banks’ compliance with financial services regulations, local and international laws.
Sharples was also a member of the Jersey Government working group responsible for its national risk assessment for money laundering (AML).
Commenting on Sharples’ appointment, Glen Nelson, head of risk, Jersey at Crestbridge, says: “Ellie’s appointment is the latest in a number of senior appointments to Crestbridge’s group risk function. Ellie’s expertise in local financial regulations, laws and codes of practice will make her an invaluable addition to our experienced team.”
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