Senior Compliance Analyst

JOB # 229 LOCATION Cayman Islands
  • Anywhere
The Senior Compliance Analyst supports the business’ regulatory and risk management efforts, with a focus on AML, CFT, CPF, and sanctions compliance. The role involves conducting thorough CDD and client risk assessments, analyzing complex legal structures, client onboarding, and ensuring compliance with Cayman Islands regulatory requirements. 

The Senior Compliance Analyst will be expected to work closely with legal, trust, and operations teams to integrate compliance into business processes, particularly during high-pressure transactions. Additional responsibilities include identifying and mitigating financial crime risks, escalating SARs, supporting regulatory inspections, supervising junior staff, and contributing to internal compliance projects.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field.
  • Relevant compliance or financial crime related certification (i.e., CAMS, ICA, CFE, or equivalent).
  • At least five (5) years’ experience in a compliance or risk-related position within a professional services institution, with demonstrable experience in client onboarding and AML/CFT/CPF and sanctions compliance.
  • Proven ability to conduct and document CRAs including those triggered by material changes or transactional events, with a strong grasp of risk rating methodologies and regulatory alignment.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex legal and ownership structures, identify jurisdictional risks, and determine appropriate CDD requirements.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-jurisdictional, multi-disciplinary team, consistently delivering high-quality outputs.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, solutions-focused professional who thrives in high-pressure environments and demonstrates leadership in fostering a firm-wide culture of compliance.
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