Senior Manager - Risk & Compliance

As the Compliance Officer (CO) and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at JTC's regulated entities in The Bahamas, your primary responsibility will be to provide compliance and administrative services. You will be tasked with receiving and assessing internal Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), undertaking external reporting, and managing Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) concerns for the Company. Your duties will include maintaining records of internal and external STRs, preparing and presenting MLRO reports at board meetings, and acting as the point of contact for regulatory bodies such as the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBoB), and the Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCoB). In addition to your core responsibilities, you will be required to provide training to staff and external directors on AML/CFT matters, assist in the production of AML and Enterprise business risk assessments, oversee compliance monitoring programs, and ensure adherence to AML/CFT policies and procedures relevant to The Bahamas. You will also be responsible for maintaining a high level of technical knowledge on legislation, guidelines, and codes, completing ad-hoc Risk & Compliance projects, and promoting awareness of regulatory principles on a day-to-day basis. To qualify for this role, you must possess a relevant professional qualification such as ICA (or equivalent), an accountancy degree, or a qualifying law degree recognized by either the Bar Standards Board or the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Membership of a recognized compliance, risk, or relevant professional body is essential, along with a minimum of five years of experience in compliance, regulatory frameworks, and AML. Strong analytical, risk assessment, and investigative skills are required, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Moreover, you should demonstrate the ability to manage teams, lead regulatory initiatives, engage cross-functional stakeholders, and present to senior management. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly strong Excel skills, and knowledge of SharePoint would be beneficial. A commitment to continuous professional development, regulatory awareness, and adherence to Risk & Compliance procedures is essential. Your dedication to upholding JTC's core values and expected behaviors, along with the willingness to undertake any additional duties deemed necessary by Management, will be crucial for success in this role.,