Compliance Associate (Contract)

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"Looking for a diverse and rewarding career? If you're looking to grow your career within a stable and growing financial services company, then Sagicor may be right for you!"

Sagicor Investments Cayman Limited is seeking a suitable candidate to join our Enterprise Risk Management & Group Compliance team in the capacity of:

Compliance Associate (Contract)

Provide support in executing the Group’s Compliance Program and ensuring that compliance risks are mitigated.

Monitor, identify, analyze and report customer transactions/activity to ensure the Group is in compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

Assist the Head of ERM & Group Compliance at a level that will enhance the effective operation of the department and the achievement of the goals and objectives.

Location: George Town

As a Compliance Associate, you will:

• Play a major role in performing risk-based analysis and evaluations of compliance related matters referred to the department.
• Maintain accurate, up to date records of all actions, in-depth research and decisions taken, ensuring decisions are in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.
• Complete statutory reports such as Suspicious Activity Report, Suspicious Transaction Report, Threshold Transaction Report, Court Orders and requests for information, as assigned.
• Investigate any suspicious activity and/or medium/high risk clients received through referral or assignment.
• Ensure case files and information are prepared in a timely manner, retained accordance with procedures and include appropriate recommendations to management on actions to mitigate AML compliance risks.
• Conduct daily monitoring of all FATCA cases in the designated tool and all manual cases received.
• Prepare and upload FATCA/CRS reports to the regulatory authorities for all required entities in the Sagicor Jamaica Group.
• Support the implementation of appropriate software solutions.
• Prepare and disseminate the relevant internal and regulatory compliance reports, ensuring operational compliance with the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), the Terrorism Prevention Act and other legislations.
• Monitor BWISE Filings and ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Provide support in ensuring the Group complies with Fit and Proper Assessments and Agent/Dealer Representative registrations and renewals.
• Conduct periodic reviews of medium and high-risk clients, as assigned and assist management in conducting compliance testing of the business units.
• Assist in conducting compliance related training including, but not limited to, Anti- Money Laundering and integrating compliance requirements into business processes.
• Provide recommendations to management on regulatory matters impacting the business to mitigate money laundering/terrorist financing activities.
• Perform other job-related duties assigned from time to time.

What do you need?

• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Banking & Finance, Accounting or Law from a recognized tertiary institution and/or related professional certification such as ACAMS Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, ICA Compliance Certification or equivalent qualification.
• Two (2) years’ experience in a branch or compliance related function in the financial industry.
• Sound knowledge of computer software packages including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant laws and regulations relating to the Banking, Securities and Insurance industries.
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations and guidelines: Proceeds of Crime Law (POCL) & Regulations, Terrorism Prevention Act (TPA) & Proliferation Financing (Prohibition) Act, Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) Guidance Notes.
• Knowledge of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the Common Reporting Standards (CRS).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making and research capabilities, building partnerships with stakeholders, innovation, teamwork.
• Strong ability to partner and work cross-functionally.
• High degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in meeting deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to produce reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than April 17, 2026.

While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.