Regulatory Specialist (Compliance Officer)

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the organization’s Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Programme in accordance with applicable legislation and regulatory guidelines.

Career Opportunity

Regulatory Specialist (Compliance Officer)

(Permanent)

Location: Chaguanas

Base Salary: $18,000.00 per month

Industry: Financial Services

Qualifications & Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Accounting, Law or other Finance related discipline from an accredited tertiary institution or Professional body (e.g. ACCA or CMA)
• At least five (5) years of relevant Compliance experience, preferably in financial services
• Minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory role
• ACAMS or equivalent certification (asset)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed
• A suitable combination of experience and qualifications will also be considered

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Compliance and AML/CFT Programme
• Ensure compliance policies and procedures align with legal and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits
• Prepare compliance reports for senior management and regulatory authorities
• Advise leadership on non-compliance areas and recommend corrective actions
• Act as liaison with regulatory and statutory bodies including the FIU
• Review and report suspicious transactions and maintain related records
• Conduct risk assessments and compliance audits
• Monitor compliance breaches and support risk mitigation
• Review and approve client account opening applications
• Conduct staff and director training in compliance matters
• Keep staff informed of regulatory updates and compliance developments
• Perform HR compliance audits in line with AML/CFT policies
• Carry out additional compliance-related duties as assigned

**Candidates MUST be able to provide ALL academic certifications listed on their resume for verification purposes.

***Only suitable applicants meeting the job requirements will be considered.