HRus Partners, on behalf of our client, a well-established financial services company with international presence, is currently looking for a Compliance / AML Officer to join their team in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the Company’s compliance with the applicable BVI legal and regulatory framework, with a strong focus on AML/CFT obligations, regulatory reporting, and internal controls.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the Company’s ongoing compliance with its licensing conditions and applicable BVI regulatory requirements.
- Monitor, assess, and advise on compliance with the BVI legal and regulatory regime.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, AML/CFT, and reporting obligations.
- Act as the point of contact with the BVI Financial Services Commission, FIU, and other relevant authorities, where applicable.
- Monitor regulatory developments and update the Board and senior management accordingly.
- Prepare compliance reports for the Board and regulatory authorities, where required.
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and controls to minimise compliance and AML risks.
- Oversee AML/CFT procedures, including due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting.
- Act as the internal point of contact for employees regarding suspicious activity and compliance matters.
- Provide advice and guidance to employees on AML and regulatory compliance matters.
Requirements:
- Minimum five years of relevant working experience in compliance, AML, risk, within investment business, securities dealing, brokerage, or financial services
- Strong knowledge and excellent understanding of the BVI legal and regulatory regime.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Banking, Accounting, Finance, Audit, Risk Management, Paralegal Studies, Law, or a related field.
- AML specialist certification from an institution recognised by the Commission will be considered an advantage.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Strong communication, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Fit and Proper Assessment Requirements:
The successful candidate must be able to provide the following original documents:
- Personal reference letter from an individual who has known the applicant for at least five years.
- Professional reference letter confirming the applicant’s experience and ability.
- Clean criminal record certificate.
- Certificate of non-bankruptcy.
Sounds like you?
If you think that you can be a good fit for this role, please send us your CV to careers@hruspartners.com.