Remote Compliance Analyst — AML/CFT & Client Onboarding

CS Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 74,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Recruitment is sourcing a Compliance Analyst for a remote contract role based in the Cayman Islands. The successful candidate will support a growing Compliance & Risk team with onboarding, due diligence, AML/CFT/CPF and sanctions compliance.

The role involves client onboarding reviews, CRA preparation, and regulatory reporting, with a 12-month contract that may extend. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar compliance role within a law firm, financial institution, or corporate services provider.
• Strong knowledge of the Cayman Islands AML/CFT/CPF and sanctions framework, including CDD and beneficial ownership requirements.
• Proven experience conducting and documenting CRAs.
• Familiarity with compliance systems and strong proficiency in MS applications.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review proposed structures to determine the appropriate scope of CDD.
• Analyse legal and ownership structures to identify beneficial owners and jurisdictional risks.
• Perform and document Client Risk Assessments (CRAs) for new and existing clients using the firm’s risk rating methodology.
• Provide operational support during new business intake, including preparing CDD requests and communicating regulatory requirements to stakeholders.
• Respond to trigger events such as changes in ownership, control, or business activity and ensure timely updates to client records and risk profiles.
• Monitor client activity for potential financial crime risks and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Prepare and elevate Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for review by the MLRO.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready compliance records within compliance systems.
• Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, and information requests from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA).
• Collaborate closely with legal, onboarding, trust, and corporate services teams to embed compliance requirements into business processes.
• Contribute to compliance projects, regulatory change initiatives, and process improvements.

Job description

CS Recruitment is sourcing a Compliance Analyst for a remote contract role based in the Cayman Islands. The successful candidate will support a growing Compliance & Risk team with onboarding, due diligence, AML/CFT/CPF and sanctions compliance.

The role involves client onboarding reviews, CRA preparation, and regulatory reporting, with a 12-month contract that may extend. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.