Jill Britton has been appointed as new Director General

Jill Britton has been appointed as the permanent Director General of the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC). Jill has held the position as Interim Director General since September 2021, following the departure of Martin Moloney.

Jill’s appointment by the commissioners follows a robust selection process overseen by the Jersey Appointments Commission.

As Interim Director General, Jill has led the organisation and been instrumental in steering our new three-year strategy. Unveiled in November 2021, the strategy aims to achieve sustainable, long-term excellence in regulatory effectiveness while increasing the Island's capability to combat financial crime.

Before stepping in as Interim Director General, Jill was Director of Supervision since 2016. She was responsible for overseeing the regulation of Jersey's financial services industry and the supervision of other sectors for anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.

With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry in Jersey, the UK and Asia, Jill has a wealth of knowledge in compliance and operational risk management for global banking organisations.

In her time as Interim Director General, Jill has worked closely with the Executive Team, the Board, the Government of Jersey, and Industry representatives to ensure that we are a high performing regulator, building for the long-term success of Jersey.

Mark Hoban, JFSC Chair, commented:

"The Board and I have every confidence in the knowledge and expertise that Jill brings to the JFSC. As Interim Director General, Jill has ensured continuity and certainty for the JFSC and the Island's financial services community. Having worked with Jill for several years, the commissioners believe she has demonstrated that she is the right person to lead the organisation through its next chapter and deliver its three-year strategic programme."

Ian Gorst, Minister for External Relations and Financial Services, commented:

“I am very pleased that Jill has been appointed as Director General on a permanent basis. She has an excellent record of service with the Commission and has performed very well on an interim basis over the past 6 months. I share the confidence of the Commissioners' that Jill’s appointment is right for the JFSC and for Jersey. I hope to continue working with Jill in the important months and years ahead.”

Jill Britton, Director General, commented:

"Being appointed as the permanent Director General is a privilege and an honour. I am thankful to the Board and all my colleagues at the JFSC who have supported me as Interim Director General over the last six months. I am passionately committed to the JFSC, our people, and our work in upholding the Island's strong regulatory reputation.

I look forward to leading this organisation to deliver our vision of becoming a high-performing regulator and building for the long-term success of Jersey.”