Compliance Officer

About the role

The Compliance Officer will support the Head of Compliance/MLRO in daily compliance activities and help maintain the company’s AML/CFT programmes within a trust company environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and submit regulatory filings and reports.
• Review, investigate and onboard new customers and accounts.
• Monitor existing clients on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines from the Central Bank of The Bahamas, the Securities Commission of The Bahamas and other regulators.
• Develop, implement and enhance policies and procedures.
• Conduct monitoring and testing to verify staff adherence to policies.
• Assist with regulatory audits, examinations and compliance projects.
• Provide staff training and promote a compliance culture.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or law (or equivalent professional certification).
• At least 5 years of relevant compliance, audit or trust‑company experience.
• Professional certification in Compliance and AML/CTF.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, sanctions, fraud and financial‑crime regulations.
• Understanding of KYC, customer due‑diligence, CRS, FATCA and CESRA requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.