AML Analyst

Walkers is a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate, and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we advise on the jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.  Walkers treat everyone as the intelligent grown-ups they are. We take a grown-up approach to getting the job done – trusting and empowering our people to deliver consistently and enabling them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it is the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world we operate in.

Overview of role

The AML Analyst will be responsible for management of the AML Services client on-boarding and termination process.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Support the billing process as required
• Assist the AML officers with the implementation and oversight of AML, Counter Terrorist Financing and Anti-Proliferation Financing (together "AML/CFT/APF") policies and procedures which will ensure compliance with the Cayman Islands AML regime;

• Assist with the data gathering process necessary in the preparation of AML Compliance Officer reports;
• Maintain the AML Services records, dashboards and other data repositories as required
• Assist with risk based periodic testing of fund administrator due diligence procedures;
• Monitoring the various AML Services inboxes as assigned
• Assist with independent AML audits as required from time to time;
• Assist with the AML Services client due diligence program;
• Keep abreast of AML/CTF/APF industry developments;
• Assist with ad hoc administrative projects; and
• Promote WPS internal and external best in class client service delivery.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Associates degree and compliance certification with a minimum of 3 years' experience
• Knowledge of the Cayman Islands AML regime with particular focus on the investment fund industry would be an asset;
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills;
• A recognised AML qualification or equivalent level of qualification.

Walkers is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.

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