Compliance Function Effectiveness · coming soon

See how your Compliance function is working, where the evidence is weak and what needs attention.

This planned diagnostic will review how a Compliance function is designed, evidenced and operating, including the regulatory framework, key compliance roles, risk assessment, monitoring, remediation, Board reporting, regulatory readiness and the burden created by the way the work currently gets done.

The decision

Know what is working, what is weak and what should happen next.

The diagnostic gives management a clearer view of where the function is effective, where evidence is weak and where risk may be carried without enough visibility.

It separates urgent regulatory exposure from lower-value process improvement, so remediation effort can be directed at the issues that matter first.

What we assess
Governance and oversight
Compliance Officer, MLCO and MLRO responsibilities
Compliance and business risk assessment
Compliance monitoring
Findings and remediation
Regulatory readiness
Policies and procedures
Management information and Board reporting
Resourcing, continuity and key-person dependency
Evidence quality and traceability
Ownership, handoffs and escalation
The work around the work: repeated evidence gathering, chasing and reconstruction
How the review works
01

Start with what exists

We begin with a focused evidence request rather than asking for every document.

02

Follow the evidence

We ask for more only where the material already reviewed creates a reason to do so.

03

Use experienced judgement

Senior time is concentrated on interpreting the evidence, challenging gaps and reaching material conclusions.

04

Leave a clear record

The conclusions, evidence, limitations and remediation route remain clear after the review ends.

The review is organised into 12 areas and a small number of evidence requests. The detailed regulatory mapping stays underneath, so your team does not receive a 591-question checklist.

What you receive
  • A clear view of effectiveness for management or Board use
  • Assessment across 12 areas, showing the evidence used and any important limitations
  • Prioritised findings and remediation actions
  • Observations on duplicated review, handoffs, evidence gathering, status chasing and reconstruction
  • An evidence index showing what each material conclusion was based on
Who it is for

Boards, Heads of Compliance, Compliance Officers, MLCOs and MLROs in Jersey-regulated firms that need a clear, evidence-based view of function effectiveness, examination readiness or the weaknesses behind recurring findings and remediation.

Professional boundary

The diagnostic provides compliance and regulatory analysis based on the agreed scope and evidence. It is not legal advice, regulator certification or a guaranteed regulatory outcome. The client remains responsible for statutory and other formal decisions.

This service is not currently open for engagement. RegAlign will only accept professional-services work after the required insurance and contracts are in place and the service has been formally launched.