AML Compliance Analyst

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical AML Compliance Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will support anti-money laundering initiatives, monitor transactions, assess risks, and help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. If you have a strong eye for detail and a passion for risk and compliance, we’d love to hear from you.

About Guardian Life of the Caribbean Limited
Guardian Life of the Caribbean Limited leads the charge in Life, Health, and Pension solutions throughout the Caribbean Region. Our unwavering mission is to cultivate financial freedom for our stakeholders through transformative interactions, fuelled by the relentless power of technology. With innovation at our core, we strive to redefine the landscape of financial services, empowering individuals, and businesses alike to pursue their dreams with confidence and security.

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Compliance Analyst acts to achieve the overarching objectives of the Compliance Management System and Unit. He/ She is responsible for ensuring that Anti Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) programmes, procedures and controls have been implemented by all Trinidad subsidiaries and are adhered to in a consistent manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analyze and conduct compliance reviews and audits on AML/CFT operations.

2. Maintain and update records for Trinidad subsidiaries to determine whether AML Compliance programmers, procedures and controls have been implemented and are adhered to consistently and prepare written reports on findings.

3. Analyze and investigate internal reports of suspicious transactions (anti-money laundering) made by subsidiaries within established time frames (to be determined), report on these to the Head of Group Compliance and update the Unit’s records.

4. Analyze monthly compliance reports, identifying compliance issues and regulatory developments, update relevant records and report on these matters to the Compliance Officer/Head of Group Compliance, in a timely fashion.

5. Assist with the conducting of regulatory and operational compliance reviews and audits of subsidiaries on regulatory basis and in accordance with work programmes designed by the Compliance Officer/Group Head, Compliance.

6. Conduct exercises and research in relation to compliance matters that may be requested by the Group Head, Compliance as required.

7. Ensure that AML/CFT periodic compliance reports are received in a timely fashion from subsidiaries and completed in the established format.

8. To conduct and report on AML/CFT compliance reviews and audits to ensure that that procedures and controls are operating as documented.

9. To perform any other job- related duties as assigned by the Head, Group Compliance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• First degree in economics, law, accounting, management or related field from a recognized tertiary educational institute.
• Association of Compliance Professionals Certification and/or Fraud Examiners Certificate
• At least 2 - 3 years’ experience in the financial services industry.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
As a regulated entity with obligations under the Know Your Employee guidelines, a Certificate of Character is required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:
The Compliance Analyst must be a team player. He/she must be able to use his/her initiative, be self-motivated and responsive. He/she must be flexible and able to work long hours on occasions if required to meet given deadlines. He/she must respect the confidentiality of compliance issues and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times. He/she must display good judgment in all matters at all times.