Senior Compliance Administrator

Trident Trust is a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector worldwide, employing 1,100 staff across a global footprint that spans Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East. We are seeking a talented compliance professional to join our established BVI office.  

We only employ individuals who are professionally minded, committed, and able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

THE ROLE

The successful candidate will be required to work as part of the Trident Trust Company (BVI) Limited (“TBVI”) Compliance team (“TBVI Compliance”) and will, under the supervision of the TBVI in-house legal counsel (“LC”), assist the Senior Compliance Manager – Deputy Compliance Officer (“DCO”), in providing compliance administration services to TBVI Compliance. The position will be based in the Trident offices in Panama.  

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

• Comply with and observe all Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing policies and procedures stated in Trident’s Compliance Manual.
• Review and maintain working knowledge of the provisions of the AML Regulations, AML Code, and the International Business Companies Act.
• Ensure that business is conducted in compliance with relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
• Carry out or conduct transaction monitoring on transactions requested / carried out for Trident clients.
• Test periodically the Company’s internal control mechanisms & report findings as directed.
• Review client files to ensure compliance with established procedures.
• When required, obtain proper documentation on previous and or current clients for which documents are not available.
• When or if required, follow-up with clients when documentation is not received.
• Monitor developments and changes in legislation and regulation and have basic interpretation of legislation experience.
• As needed, monitor, and supervise work assigned to compliance administrators.
• Support and adhere to all company disciplinary action procedures.
• Know and understand the contents of the employee manual & Compliance manual.
• Contribute to the weekly report of compliance activities and any other ad hoc reports that are requested from time to time by the TBVI Compliance Officer (“CO”), LC or DCO.
• Conduct ongoing screening as requested by the DCO.
• Assist the DCO in effectively executing the Enhanced Monitoring Program.
• Provide Compliance and AML training to new staff.
• Assist the MLRO with the oversight and maintenance of the Client Resignations Register.
• Provide support to the LC, CO, DCO & MLRO on various projects as may be required from time to time.
• Conduct testing on Third Party Introducers (TPI) in accordance with set procedures.
• Responsible for and maintain register pertaining to Politically Exposed Persons.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business/law/finance/compliance.

• Professional qualification i.e ACAMS, CCL, ICA etc is an advantage.
• English proficiency essential.
• Min 3+ years’ compliance administrator experience in the corporate/financial services environment.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of the BVI Financial Services Industry preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
• Knowledge and experience working on systems such as Viewpoint is an advantage.
• Experiencing using search/screening applications such as world-check or similar system.
• Excellent verbal, telephone, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Demonstration of a professional, positive, and enthusiastic attitude.
  

In addition to the above essential duties and responsibilities, this role includes other duties as assigned. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

How to Apply

Applications should include a complete Curriculum Vitae in English and will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Compensation

An attractive compensation package is available and will be based upon the successful candidate’s relevant experience and overall suitability for the position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Trident Trust provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training