Senior AML Policy Analyst

Senior AML Policy Analyst (Fixed Term Contract)

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is an integrated financial services supervisor/regulator. Our mission is to regulate and supervise the securities, insurance, trust and corporate service providers and private pensions industries, for the protection of their customers, thereby enhancing public confidence in the financial sector of Jamaica.

The FSC has an immediate opening for the position of Senior AML Policy Analyst (Fixed Term Contract).

Position Summary:

The Senior AML Policy Analyst, Research and Policy Division, is responsible for conducting/supporting research, analysis and drafting of policies, regulations and frameworks to support the AML related regulatory mandate of the FSC and ensure compliance with AML regulations and international standards of best practice (namely, FATF).

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and update AML policies to align with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations.
• Monitor regulatory updates from FATF, Basel Committee, and national financial authorities.
• Conduct AML training sessions for employees to ensure awareness of compliance obligations.
• Provide AML policy support during internal audits and regulatory examinations.
• Support the development of risk-based AML frameworks tailored to organizational needs.
• Provide guidance on AML risk management strategies and ensure policies are effectively communication across department/divisions.
• Prepare reports for regulatory bodies and senior management regarding AML policy initiatives.
• Support FSC inputs into international standard setting body surveys, particularly in relation to AML policy matters.

Candidates must possess the required education, knowledge and skills:

• Master’s degree in fields such as Business, Finance, Law, Economics, or Accounting
• Anti-Money Laundering Professional certification such as CAMS, AMLCA, CPAML, CFE, CB and ICA

• The job requires at least 5 years’ relevant work experience in a comparable anti-money laundering position and business/work environment such as: securities, insurance, pensions or banking regulatory institution or the financial services industry.