Junior Compliance Analyst (VA638)

Location:
  • Cayman Islands
Department: Compliance
Experience: Excellent academic credentials and a strong desire to grow and develop a deeper understanding of the compliance field is essential

We are seeking a Junior Compliance Analyst to join the Compliance team based in our Cayman office. 

The post holder will be responsible for assisting with the administration of the client take-on process and to provide support and assistance to the Partners and Fee Earners for the law firm in meeting their obligations under the Cayman Islands AML / CFT legislation

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Undertaking open-source searches via independent intelligence databases for all clients and taking appropriate actions driven by the search results in line with Carey Olsen policies and procedures
  • ​Updating the data management systems accurately to allow for ongoing sanctions screening
  • ​Ensuring that the electronic filing system is maintained correctly including maintaining the central database for the storing of CDD
  • ​Assisting with the review of what Due Diligence is required at client onboarding to satisfy Carey Olsen's regulatory obligations as outlined within Carey Olsen's policies and procedures
  • ​Assisting with the review of Due Diligence already held to ensure that the Due Diligence is up to date and relevant
  • ​Maintaining and enhancing working relationship with the Partners and Fee Earners and other departments through regular and effective communication across all available means, face to face, telephone, and email
  • ​Providing support to the more senior members of the Compliance team, as required

Candidates will have:

  • Excellent academic credentials and / or experience of working in a professional services environment
  • A University degree is desired
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and Word
  • A strong desire to grow and develop a deeper understanding of the compliance field is essential
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential

This is a full time role, the successful candidate will work 37.5 hours per week with 60 minutes for lunch.

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