Swaisland will be based in Guernsey and he will cover all relevant legislation and financial regulation within the three jurisdictions.
He has worked in the investment compliance industry for more than 15 years and has held a number of senior departmental positions in Guernsey and the UK.
His career to date includes senior roles at firms including Johnson Fry Asset Managers in London and Aberforth Partners in Edinburgh.
Saisland said: “The challenge continually faced by compliance professionals is coping with the pace and variety of regulatory change combined with the increased influence of global regulation on our local markets.”