Financial Intelligence Unit: Acting Director: Temporary Appointment

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A decision made 29 May 2026:

Decision Reference: MD-ER-2026-507		Public
Subject: Temporary appointment – Acting Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit
Report Title: Temporary appointment – Acting Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit		Public
Decision(s): The Minister for External Relations decided to appoint Mr. R. Corrigan the Acting Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU Jersey), in accordance with Article 2C of the 2015 Regulations.
Reason for Decision(s): The previous Director, Mr. I. McDonald, has resigned from his position and as a result, the Minister is required to appoint a successor to ensure continuity of leadership. Mr. R. Corrigan will assume responsibility for the direction, development, and operational performance of the Financial Intelligence Unit pending completion of the selection process for a new permanent role-holder. The recruitment process for a permanent Director is at an advanced stage and has been chaired throughout by the Jersey Appointments Commission. This interim appointment bridges the gap between Mr. McDonald's departure and the start date of the permanent Director, a gap not envisaged to be greater than 4 months from the date of this decision. In accordance with Article 2C(3) of the Proceeds of Crime (Financial Intelligence) (Jersey) Regulations 2015, the Minister has consulted the Financial Intelligence Unit Governance Board prior to making this appointment, and no objections were raised.
Resource Implications: There are no new financial and/or resource implications.
Action Required: To make the appointment of Mr. R. Corrigan as the Acting Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit, pursuant to the requirements of Article 2C of the Proceeds of Crime (Financial Intelligence)(Jersey) Regulations 2015 (the 2015 Regulations)
Signature:	Signed By: Minister for External Relations
Date Signed:	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):