Head of Risk & Compliance Full-time Job

Head of Risk & Compliance | Cayman Islands | Financial ServicesA global fiduciary services firm is seeking an experienced Head of Risk & Compliance to lead its Cayman regulatory and financial crime framework. This is a key leadership role shaping compliance strategy and driving a strong risk culture across the business.The OpportunityAs AMLCO and MLRO, the successful candidate will own the compliance agenda for the Cayman trust and fund businesses and act as the primary link to CIMA and the FRA. This role leads the compliance framework end-to-end, strengthens financial crime controls, oversees risk assessments and manages high-level regulatory reporting.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the compliance framework for the Cayman trust and fund businesses, acting as AMLCO and MLRO.Serve as primary liaison with CIMA and the FRA.Monitor Cayman AML, CFT, PF and sanctions developments.Oversee investigations, financial crime controls and suspicious activity reporting.Identify major compliance and financial crime risks; support Board-level mitigation strategies.Strengthen systems, controls and operational processes in partnership with key business functions.Deliver accurate, insight-driven reporting and MI to senior management and the Board.Oversee governance, performance and KPIs of outsourced compliance partners.Drive comprehensive business risk assessments.About YouBachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related field; advanced certifications (ICA, ACAMS, CAMS-Audit) preferred.Over 8 years’ compliance experience within a regulated trust and fund services environment, with significant time spent in a compliance leadership position.Strong experience with Trusts and Funds, and deep knowledge of Cayman AML, CFT, PF, sanctions and regulatory requirements.Proven experience engaging with CIMA.