Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head of Compliance and Risk with compliance and risk management projects including reports
- Assist with KYC processes, including onboarding, due diligence, ongoing monitoring, periodic reviews and offboarding
- Conduct risk assessments for clients, products, and services using a risk-based approach
- Support the AGS Board and Head of Compliance and Risk in embedding a risk aware culture ensuring a risk approach adheres to the organisations 'risk appetite'
- Continually drive for enhanced efficiency and client service (internal and external) in all risk and compliance processes
- Assist in ensuring that all required checks and procedures are complied with before a client is accepted
- Ensure compliance monitoring of clients and related parties for the duration of the engagement and take appropriate actions on trigger events
- Provide support and coordinate staff to enhance risk awareness within the organisation
- Ensure that the client database is updated with all relevant compliance data including the creation of relevant master files, and completing required registers
- Act as a contact for staff or client queries arising from the group’s anti-money laundering policies and procedures
- Ensure that client identification documents are maintained in accordance with internal and regulatory requirements
- Create and maintain the necessary physical and electronic files for CDD records
- Conduct ongoing reviews of client risk and client due diligence documentation, and ongoing public and system searches of the client database
- Review alerts and escalate suspected matches where required
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
- University degree and a solid understanding and working knowledge of AML and CTF regulations in the Cayman Islands and knowledge of KYC/CDD requirements
- A recognized compliance qualification would be advantageous, e.g. ACAMS or ICA
- At least 3 years’ experience in a compliance or corporate administration role, preferably within the corporate and fiduciary services sector
- The position requires attention to detail and excellent time management skills as well as a high degree of integrity and a proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications and ViewPoint
- Must have the ability to learn quickly and work well with a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Sound organizational skills and ability to work under time pressure and extended work hours when required
- A strong sense of commitment and responsibility
We offer a competitive benefits package including excellent health insurance, pension plan and vacation leave. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications will be treated as strictly confidential.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Appleby is committed to being an inclusive employer.
We encourage applications from all eligible candidates. Talk to us about reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.
We’re happy to discuss how we can help you work flexibly in a way that balances your needs with the needs of the team and our business.