The Agency is recruiting for a Compliance & MLRO-Head on behalf of our client. 

Professional Growth: You’ll be exposed to a wide range of regulatory and compliance challenges, helping you sharpen your skills in AML, global sanctions, and risk management, all while staying ahead in a dynamic, evolving field.

Leadership Opportunity: You’ll play a key role in shaping and managing the company’s entire compliance framework, giving you significant influence and responsibility.

Collaborative Environment: Be part of a local management committee and train team members, ensuring you’re working in a cooperative environment that values mentorship and knowledge sharing.

• Create and execute risk-based procedures, conducting organization-wide risk assessments and setting risk benchmarks for customer profiles, geographic links, and transactions.
• Develop, update, and enforce compliance policies and procedures, including the review and reporting of FATCA/CRS documentation.
• Handle internal SARs, assess the need for external filings, and submit reports as required.
• Ensure adherence to all internal policies and external regulatory standards.
• Review and approve account-opening documents, verifying compliance with KYC requirements.
• Supervise periodic reviews for accounts, including PEPs, high-risk, and standard profiles.
• Keep detailed logs of declined business, PEPs, restricted persons, and other compliance-related matters.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulators and other relevant authorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• CAMS certification or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in banking.
• In-depth knowledge of the Cayman Islands regulatory regime.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to multitask effectively.

Salary:US$225K – US$250K per annum.

If you are interested or would like to hear about similar opportunities, please apply or email Erika@theagency.ky with a copy of your CV.

We believe in inclusive workplaces and we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process; you will be asked if you require any during the application process. If you’d like to request additional options, please email Erika@theagency.ky