Manager – Risk & Compliance

ROLE OVERVIEW

PURPOSE OF JOB

Act as Risk and Compliance Manager as a member of JTC’s Caribbean Islands based Risk & Compliance Team and provide compliance and administrative services to JTC’s Caribbean based entities. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Reporting and ongoing management of AML/CFT concerns for JTC’s Caribbean based entities.
• Assist with preparation and tabling of Compliance and MLRO reports at relevant board meetings as and when necessary, highlighting shortcoming of internal controls and provide recommendations accordingly.
• Liaise with Regulators and relevant third parties and participating in any other third-party enquiries in relation to money laundering or terrorist financing prevention, detection, investigation or compliance.
• Provide training to staff and external directors when required on AML/CFT matters including filing of SARs and avoidance of tipping off.
• Assist the relevant board with production of AML/CTF/CPF and Enterprise business risk assessments
• Production of risk & compliance reports highlighting relevant risks and compliance matters to R&C Management and the Board.
• Drafting and maintenance of AML/CFT policies & procedures relevant to the Caribbean Islands.
• Drafting and maintenance of other risk or compliance related policies & procedures relevant to the Caribbean Islands.
• Understand and utilise JTC’s Compliance and Risk Management platform to track and monitor JTC’s risk exposure.
• Assist with the compliance monitoring programmes to ensure they are conducted on schedule and in accordance with the monitoring plans.
• Maintain a high level of technical knowledge on legislation, guidelines, codes and other legal matters.
• Completing ad-hoc Risk & Compliance projects.
• Promote awareness of regulatory principles and requirements on a day-to-day basis and maintain an up to date. understanding of the relevant legal and regulatory requirement.
• Ensure own knowledge of, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Adhere to CPD requirements in according with regulatory requirements and in-house procedures.
• Attend relevant seminars and conferences.
• Adhere to JTC core values and expected behaviours.
• Undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by Management.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant professional qualification such as ICA (or equivalent), an accountancy degree, a qualifying law degree as recognised by either the Bar Standards Board or the Solicitors Regulatory Authority.
• Membership of a recognised compliance, risk or relevant professional body.
• A minimum of five years of experience in compliance, regulatory frameworks and AML.
• Good knowledge of AML/CFT/CPF laws, regulatory reporting obligations and corporate governance.
• Strong analytical, risk assessment, and investigative skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrate ability to manage teams, lead regulatory initiatives, and engage cross functional stakeholders.
• Experience presenting to senior management.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and remain composed under pressure.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and regulatory awareness.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, particularly strong Excel skills and SharePoint knowledge would be beneficial.