Compliance Analyst

KYC & Client Onboarding

• Conduct KYC reviews and client risk assessments, including periodic review forms, assigning appropriate risk ratings under the supervision of the Compliance Officer;
• Support the onboarding of new clients and funds, including performance of AML/CTF/CPF procedures;
• Respond to KYC and due diligence requests from counterparties, prime brokers, administrators, custodians and correspondent banks, ensuring timely and accurate provision of the Organisation’s KYC documentation pack;
• Maintain and update the Organisation’s KYC documentation pack, ensuring all entity documents, UBO information and regulatory certificates remain current;
• Monitor client activity and escalate concerns to the Compliance Officer as appropriate.

Regulatory Filings & Reporting

• Assist with FATCA and CRS obligations, including DITC registration, annual reporting and self-certification reviews;
• Support Economic Substance Notification (ESN) filings and assist in assessing the Organisation’s economic substance obligations;
• Assist with Beneficial Ownership Register (BOR) obligations and annual exemption notifications under the Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act;
• Support the preparation and timely submission of Fund Annual Returns (FAR) and other CIMA regulatory filings;
• Help prepare materials for AMLCO/MLRO reports and internal Board Reports.

Risk & Compliance Framework

• Support the development and communication of the risk and compliance framework, with an emphasis on risk mitigation and business risk assessment;
• Assist in reviewing and updating compliance policies in line with regulatory changes;
• Contribute to the maintenance of the company’s risk register and risk appetite statement;
• Support the preparation and updating of country risk assessments and the company’s geographical heat map;
• Assist in maintaining compliance with CIMA’s Corporate Governance Rule and Internal Controls Rule, including supporting annual governing body reviews and documentation;
• Maintain compliance logs and records as required by applicable governing regulations and CIMA guidance;
• Monitor regulatory developments and relevant legislative changes, flagging updates to the Compliance Officer.

Monitoring, Training & CIMA Readiness

• Assist in coordinating and conducting internal compliance reviews and monitoring activities;
• Support the implementation of corrective actions to address identified compliance gaps;
• Support the Organisation’s readiness for CIMA onsite inspections, including full-scope and thematic reviews;
• Help foster a culture of compliance awareness throughout the Organisation;
• Assist in delivering staff training on key AML regulations, cybersecurity procedures and internal policies;
• Assist with the preparation of Compliance Letters and support operations with compliancerelated workflow improvements.

• University or business degree with a focus in Finance, Accounting and/or Law;
• 3–5 years’ experience in a compliance role, preferably within an investment management or financial services environment;
• Solid understanding of AML/KYC requirements and best practices, including experience handling third-party KYC and due diligence requests;
• Professional compliance qualification (e.g., ACAMS) or active enrolment is advantageous;
• Must be registered as a Pessoa Jurídica (PJ) in Brazil (MEI, ME, LTDA or equivalent) and able to issue Notas Fiscais for services rendered; the engagement does not constitute an employment relationship;
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with good analytical and problem-solving ability;
• Proficient in English with a high standard of written expression;
• Organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks independently;
• A proactive ap.

Ideal Candidate

• Takes ownership and shows initiative — comfortable managing their workload with minimal direction;
• Pragmatic and solutions-oriented — focused on getting things done correctly rather than over-engineering processes;
• Comfortable in a small, high-trust, low-structure environment where judgment and discretion matter • Curious and commercially aware — interested in financial markets and the broader regulatory environment;
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy across all compliance documentation and filings;
• Able to communicate clearly with investment, operations and external counterparties.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and collaborative environment within a growing alternative investment firm;
• Direct exposure to a broad and varied compliance remit from day one;
• Significant scope to take ownership of compliance processes and contribute to a well-run regulatory environment;
• Deep involvement in Cayman Islands regulatory frameworks and commodities-focused fund compliance;
• Competitive service fee commensurate with experience; engagement structured as a B2B service agreement with no employment relationship or statutory benefits.

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