Are you an experienced AML / Compliance professional in the Cayman Islands wanting to play a pivotal role in shaping and expanding the AML Services platform within a globally recognised firm? This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, strategic thinking, and client leadership to help shape the next phase of growth at Rawlinson & Hunter Cayman Islands (R&H Cayman).
R&H Cayman is inviting applications for the following full-time position:
SENIOR MANAGER – AML SERVICES
About the Role:
This is a senior position within the Firm, reporting to the Director, Strategy & Operations, with responsibility for supporting and expanding the Firm’s third-party AML Services offering. The role has a particular focus on expanding outsourced AML officer and advisory services across a diverse client base including among: (i) investment funds, (ii) managers, (iii) trust companies, (iv) digital asset and blockchain companies, (v) Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), and (vi) other Financial Services Providers (FSPs) in the Cayman Islands.
The successful applicant will play a key role in delivering and growing the Firm’s AML-as-a-service platform for clients, including appointed officer services, AML/CFT/CPF and sanctions advisory, risk assessments, independent reviews, remediation support, governance reporting and broader regulatory compliance solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
1) Client Service Delivery
- Act as, or oversee the provision of, outsourced AML compliance services to clients, including serving as AMLCO, MLRO and DMLRO, where appropriate.
- Lead the delivery of AML/CFT/CPF and sanctions services across the broad client base of the Firm.
- Advise clients on the design, enhancement and maintenance of AML/CFT/CPF and sanctions compliance programmes, including policies, procedures, controls, governance frameworks and supporting documentation.
- Handle customer due diligence (CDD), due diligence and know your customer (KYC) documentation requests from counterparties or regulators on behalf of clients.
- Prepare and present annual AML reports and other management information to client boards, committees and internal stakeholders.
- Act as a senior point of contact for clients with regulators, auditors, service providers and other external stakeholders.
- Support digital asset and blockchain clients with their expanded AML and compliance needs, including wallet and counterparty screening using on-chain analytics or blockchain compliance tools.
2) Business Growth and Development
- Work with the Director, Strategy & Operations to lead the continued development and growth of the Firm’s AML-as-a-service offering to clients.
- Identify, originate and support new business development for AML services.
- Contribute to external profile-raising activities, speaking engagements, client pitch presentations, thought leadership publications and market analysis.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships across the Firm and with clients, regulators, auditors and external advisors.
- Support the recruitment, supervision, mentoring and development of junior team members within the AML Services group.
- Support the Director, Strategy & Operations and senior leadership of the Firm on strategic initiatives, regulatory projects and the continued growth of the AML Services business line.
Required Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:
- Must possess an internationally recognised professional qualification (ACAMS/ICA) or equivalent.
- A minimum of 6-10 years practical experience in AML or compliance within the financial services sector.
- An internationally recognised professional qualification such as CA, CPA or ACCA would be an asset.
- Demonstrated experience performing senior AML compliance functions, including experience acting as, or supporting, AMLCO or MLRO roles.
- Strong working knowledge of the Cayman Islands AML/CFT/CPF and sanctions framework, including applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidance notes.
- Must be current on recent developments in relation to AML/CFT/CPF, including FATF guidance and global regulatory trends, particularly in relation to digital assets.
- Experience developing, implementing, monitoring and enhancing AML/CFT/CPF and sanctions compliance frameworks.
- Experience working in a business development capacity, including preparation and delivery of presentation pitches, presentations and public speaking.
- Experience preparing reports and presenting compliance matters to boards, committees, senior management or equivalent governance bodies.
- Strong client relationship, project management, written communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong computer literacy is essential, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 platform tools - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Copilot, etc.
- Direct experience working with CIMA-regulated entities is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with digital assets, VASPs or other regulated virtual asset businesses is strongly preferred, including familiarity with relevant AML, regulatory and compliance considerations facing this sector of the market.
- Familiarity with on-chain analytics or blockchain compliance tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, or similar, would be an asset.
Personal Attributes:
- Sound judgment, professionalism and integrity are core attributes.
- Must be highly motivated, organized and capable of working both independently and collaboratively across teams and service lines.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Commercial awareness and an ability to identify growth opportunities.
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to work under competing deadlines.
Benefits:
US$125,000 to US$170,000 per annum, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. A full package of benefits including an annual performance-based bonus, health package, pension and life insurance is offered.
Applications including resume, should be forwarded to:
Senior Manager, Human Resources
Rawlinson & Hunter Limited
E-mail: rhcareers@rawlinson-hunter.com.ky
Website – www.cayman.rawlinson-hunter.com