Assistant Compliance Manager

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading advisory firm for a Senior Compliance professional to join their Regulatory Compliance Advisory team in the Cayman Islands. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions, supporting high-profile clients with regulatory compliance, AML/CFT reviews, and strategic advisory services. It’s an ideal position for a compliance professional looking to deepen their expertise in a dynamic, cross-border environment.

Company Information

This global advisory firm operates across more than 40 offices worldwide, partnering with a diverse client base that includes financial institutions, investment entities, and corporate service providers. The company is known for its collaborative, inclusive culture and commitment to professional development. You’ll be joining a high-performing team of regulatory experts who work closely with clients to navigate complex compliance challenges and deliver practical, strategic solutions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support and lead regulatory engagements, including AML/CTF reviews, compliance gap analyses, and remediation projects.
• Act as the primary client contact on select assignments, managing deliverables and stakeholder communications.
• Assist clients in interpreting and implementing evolving regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop and enhance compliance frameworks, including policies, procedures, and governance structures.
• Monitor regulatory trends and advise clients on developments from CIMA and other regional and international bodies.
• Contribute to business development through proposal preparation, thought leadership, and industry engagement.
• Collaborate with restructuring and insolvency teams to provide regulatory input on engagements.
• Participate in internal training, knowledge-sharing, and practice development initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• 2–3 years’ experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or a related field within financial or professional services.
• Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks in jurisdictions such as the Cayman Islands, BVI, Bermuda, or the Channel Islands.
• Familiarity with AML/CFT, corporate governance, internal controls, and regulatory reporting.
• Strong research, analytical, and report-writing skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Client-facing experience and confidence in building trusted relationships.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or similar are highly desirable.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive, market-leading salary with a discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave plus a cash benefits allowance.
• Comprehensive healthcare insurance and life assurance.
• Company pension scheme and enhanced parental leave policies.
• Extensive investment in personal development and learning opportunities.
• Supportive induction programme and ongoing training.
• Opportunities to work on cross-border projects with international exposure.
• Regular social, cultural, and charitable activities to foster team engagement.

This role is only open to Caymanian candidates. Only suitable applications will be considered and contacted.