Manager - Group Compliance

While we appreciate all applicants, only applications received via Sagicor's career portal https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=sagicorfinP2 will be considered.

"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 Group Jamaica Limited is seeking a suitable candidate to join our Enterprise Risk Management and Group Compliance team in the capacity of:

Manager - Group Compliance

(Grade 4)

Responsible for managing, implementing and administering a group- wide Anti-Money Laundering, counter financing of terrorism and proliferation financing (AML/CFT/CPF).

Responsible for the regulatory compliance framework including compliance monitoring, reporting, and controls for the Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited in accordance with the relevant laws governing the Group’s operations.

Ensure policies comply with the relevant regulations and provide advice on issues including but not limited to matters surrounding the Proceeds of Crimes Act (POCA) and attendant Money Laundering & Counter Terrorism Regulations, Foreign Account tax Compliance Act (FATCA), Common Reporting Standards (CRS) the Banking Services Act and Regulations, the Securities Act and Regulations and the Insurance Act and Regulations.

Location: Kingston

As a Manager - Group Compliance, you will:

• Manage and evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the compliance program for Sagicor Group Jamaica and provide accurate reporting to the VP, ERM & Group Compliance.
• Play an active role in evaluating and analyzing regulatory impact on the business lines and new initiatives, providing insight, feedback and guidance to the businesses based on knowledge of the respective regulations.
• Manage the AML team to ensure group-wide identification, monitoring and reporting of suspicious transactions and activities and  threshold transactions.
• Ensure the timely submission of Sagicor Group Jamaica reports to regulators including: Suspicious Transaction/Activities Reports (STR) (SAR), Threshold Transaction Reports (TTR) and Terrorism Prevention Reports (TPA) and United Nations Security Council Resolutions Implementation Act (UNSCRIA).
• Ensure the continuous review of high-risk clients to satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of the FATCA/CRS operational framework, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations impacting various elements of the businesses in the Sagicor Group Jamaica.
• Manage the regulatory compliance monitoring process across the group using BWise, or other such designated tool, to facilitate the effective monitoring of timely regulatory reporting and filings and associated regulatory sanctions.
• Manage and lead the group’s compliance training program and assist with integrating compliance requirements into business processes across the group, including but not limited to the annual review and update of the mandatory AML training for the Board of Directors and all team members.
• Contribute to the review of changes in legislation and regulations impacting the Group.
• Proactively identify and assess emerging regulatory and compliance risks, including risk assessments for various subsidiaries.
• Perform other job-related duties assigned from time to time.

What do you need?

• Bachelor's degree in Business /Finance /Legal or related field from a recognized tertiary institution
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Compliance / Legal within the financial industry with at least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of regulatory and legal framework is required.
• Sound knowledge of computer software packages including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• In-depth knowledge of laws and regulatory matters in insurance, securities dealing and banking.
• Sound knowledge of the POCA & the Anti-Money Laundering Act, Banking Services Act, Companies Act, Securities Act, Income Tax Act, Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), The Common Reporting Standards (CRS) and regulatory requirements for Insurance, Securities Dealing & Banking and new product development of related business initiatives.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to partner and work cross functionally.
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking, conceptual thinking, innovation, teamwork and cooperation.

If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than October 24, 2025.

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