Senior Operations and Regulatory Analyst

About ConyersConyers is a leading international law firm advising on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands. Conyers has seven offices worldwide and is affiliated with the Conyers Client Services group of companies which provide corporate administration, secretarial, trust and management services. Across the firm, we take pride in living our core values in all that we do: our commitment to collegiality, connectedness, diversity, excellence, integrity, initiative and legacy set Conyers apart from other employers. This means investing in our people and creating a respectful and collaborative professional environment for all employees, as well as being an active contributor to the communities in which we live and work.Conyers is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Senior Operations and Regulatory Analyst.The Senior Operations and Regulatory Analyst is a key member of the Cayman Corporate Services Operations and Regulatory team and forms part of the first line of defence. The position provides specialist onboarding support, risk-based assessments and maintaining the integrity of client and related-party information throughout the client lifecycle. Working closely with Incorporations, Compliance, and Corporate Services teams ensuring that all requirements are satisfied in accordance with Cayman Islands legislation and international standards.What Will You DoConduct comprehensive reviews of proposed client structures prior to incorporation, to determine the appropriate scope and depth of Customer Due Diligence (“CDD”) in accordance with the Cayman Islands Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”/ Countering the Financing of Terrorism (“CFT”)/ Counter Proliferation Financing (“CPF”) and Sanctions legislation (i.e., funds, trusts, Limited Liability Companies, Cayman Islands exempt companies, Special Purpose Vehicles and Collateralised Loan Obligations).Analyse and interpret complex legal and ownership structures to identify beneficial ownership, control layers, and jurisdictional risks, ensuring that required CDD documentation is obtained and retained prior to onboarding.Serve as an advisor to lawyers and business stakeholders during the intake of new business by clearly articulating regulatory requirements, CDD expectations, and risk-based considerations in a manner that supports timely and informed decision-making, particularly in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments. Conduct client risk assessments (“CRAs”) using the firm’s CRA framework to evaluate new and existing clients including those flagged by changes or transactions—ensuring assessments are timely, accurate, and aligned with regulatory standards to support high volume business intake.Assist with onboarding policies, procedures, and process controls ensuring they remain fully aligned with the group compliance framework and all applicable Cayman Islands regulations; draft and implement updates as required.Populate and maintain client records in Viewpoint and other firm databases, ensuring data is complete, accurate, and readily retrievable for internal stakeholders and regulatory enquiries. Monitor, track, and clear onboarding exceptions, outstanding documentation, periodic reviews, and trigger events within agreed service-level timeframes.Perform enhanced due diligence where high-risk triggers are present, validating source-of-wealth and source-of-funds information and recommending appropriate risk-mitigation strategies.Maintain an ongoing awareness of emerging regulatory changes, and industry trends, proactively assessing their impact on onboarding processes and recommending procedural updates.Participate in and coordinate responses for internal and external inspections relating to onboarding and the related AML/CFT/CPF and Sanctions compliance. Mentor junior team members, allocating tasks, reviewing work output, and providing constructive feedback to support their professional development. Support ad-hoc projects, systems enhancements, and business transformation initiatives as directed by the Operations and Regulatory Manager. What You’ll NeedMinimum five years’ experience in client onboarding, KYC, AML, and regulatory compliance within the Cayman Islands financial services industry, with strong knowledge of local frameworks and complex structures. Relevant compliance or financial crime related certification (i.e., CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), ICA, etc.) preferred.Proven ability to conduct and document CRAs, including those triggered by material changes or transactions, using risk rating methodologies aligned with regulatory standards.Strong understanding of corporate, fiduciary and/or funds services in international financial centre jurisdictions, including complex structures.Experience with Viewpoint is preferred; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a cross-wider team.Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, with a detail-oriented mindset and critical thinking skills.