Assistant Vice President - AML Services

Risk & Compliance Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands


Description

Position at The Maples Group (Financial Services)

Position: Assistant Vice President – AML Services  
Location: Cayman Islands 
  
About Us  
The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations.  Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide.  
  
Who We Seek 
Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work. 
  
About the Role 
The Assistant Vice President reports directly to the Vice President – Compliance Services. Primary responsibilities include the following: 
  
  • Data gathering and analysis, including the collection of Know Your Customer documentation; 
  • Conducting Fund Administrators anti-money laundering controls testing reviews both remotely and on-site; 
  • Assisting with the preparation of written anti-money laundering officer (“AML”) reports; 
  • Updating internal systems with relevant data 
  • Manage  a portfolio or Clients 
  • Assisting with client-related administrative functions; and 
  • Liaising with other members of compliance services team, clients, asset management firms; law firms and other third parties, local and in various international jurisdictions. 
  
What You Bring 
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following: 
  • University graduate in Business, , or other related field OR have a recognized anti-money laundering/compliance qualification; 
  • Two years' relevant experience in a AML compliance or similar role. Preference will be given to candidates having worked in the financial services industry. 
  • In-depth knowledge of Cayman Islands AML legislation and the roles of AML Compliance Officers and Money Laundering Reporting Officers. 
Benefits & Rewards 
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritizes employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including: 
  
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical) 
  • Competitive vacation packages 
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs 
  • Savings or pension plan 
  • Life insurance 
  • Travel insurance 
  • Global mental wellness program 
  • Sports clubs and social events 
  
About the Maples Group 
Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialized fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg. 
  
  
You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn. 
  
  
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