National Coordinator AMLU

Working collaboratively with the Anti Money Laundering Unit (AMLU), the post-holder is instrumental in achieving the AML Steering Group's strategic objectives.

All applicants must complete the Cayman Islands Government Application Form accessed through www.careers.gov.ky

The Attorney General of the Cayman Islands is currently inviting applications for National AML/ CFT Coordinator

National Coordinator

Working collaboratively with the Anti Money Laundering Unit (AMLU), the post-holder is instrumental in achieving the AML Steering Group's strategic objectives. The functions of this post are diverse and include the coordination of all national Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism/Counter Proliferation Financing initiatives and the measures to be taken by all Competent Authorities to implement a National Action Plan. The post-holder will assist Competent Authorities in planning, coordinating and executing their AML/CFT/CPF strategies and activities.  The National Coordinator will be responsible for developing national coordination mechanisms and objectives that align with the Core Issues of the 11 Immediate Outcomes for Effectiveness, with a view to preparing the jurisdiction for the 5^th Round Mutual Evaluation (ME)

 Applicants must:

• Be a qualified Attorney-at-Law with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant post-qualification experience in AML/CFT/CPF and/or regulatory framework; or possess a Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Public Policy or some other relevant subject, together with a minimum of seven (7) years of post-qualification experience in all aspects of the AML/CFT/CPF and/or regulatory framework.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a senior management position with demonstrable experience in the management/oversight of various stakeholders, setting strategic policies and organisation of personnel and other resources to deliver outputs.
• Be certified as a trained FATF Assessor with an extensive working knowledge of the FATF Methodology, the ME process, and the FATF International Cooperation Review Group (ICRG) procedures.
• Have prior experience conducting AML/CFT/CPF ME assessments is desirable. This experience will be demonstrated within a government or mature institution with a high standing within the international community.
• Have a sound working knowledge of the AML/CFT/CPF international framework and its major challenges, proven expertise in the AML/CFT field and experience dealing with public and private stakeholders in AML/CFT.
• Have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of international instruments, including the UN Security Resolutions and conventions relating to ML/CFT/CPF.
• Have a proven record of competent diplomatic and negotiating skills at a senior level within technical and political decision-making environments.
• Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to interact competently with various stakeholders
• Have the ability to build support across competent authorities for better policies based on evidence-based analysis.