Head of Risk & Compliance
| JOB # 285 | LOCATION Cayman Islands |
 This role is responsible for overseeing the Company’s compliance framework, including the monitoring and implementation of policies and procedures, AML audits, and serving as the primary liaison with the regulatory authority.
Acting as AMLCO and MLRO, the successful candidate will ensure adherence to CIMA regulations and international standards, stay current on all AML, CFT, PF, and sanctions developments, and advise the Board on required updates. Additional duties include leading investigations and suspicious activity reporting, assessing regulatory and financial crime risks, manage relationships with key regulators and authorities, and helping shape risk-mitigation strategies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, or a related field as well as a professional compliance-related certification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CAMS-Audit).
- A minimum of 10 years compliance experience within a similar regulated trust and fund service provider of which 5 must have been in a leadership role
- Experience working with Trusts and Funds
- Experience dealing with CIMA
- In-depth knowledge of AML, CFT, PF, Sanctions and regulatory requirements in the Cayman Islands
- Experience in virtual asset service provider (VASP) compliance is an asset
- Relationship management and negotiation skills
- Leadership to help cultivate an effective and positive environment
- Strategic thought to input into future direction and translate into actionable plans
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To apply for this job email your CV/Resume to mike@affinity.ky