Compliance Officer

We are seeking a full-time Compliance Officer based in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to support the compliance framework across a group of companies. The role works closely with the BVI Managing Director and the Head of Compliance to help ensure the organisation meets its regulatory and compliance obligations.

This position offers the opportunity to work within an international trust and company management services environment, supporting compliance activities across a diverse client and business portfolio.

The Compliance Officer will report to the BVI Managing Director and collaborate closely with the Head of Compliance on compliance-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Compliance Manual on an annual basis.
• Review and update policies and procedures to reflect regulatory changes in the British Virgin Islands.
• Maintain all relevant regulatory registers and compliance logs.
• Prepare and submit statutory and regulatory filings to the BVI Financial Services Commission, including annual compliance reports and statistical returns.
• Conduct periodic customer due diligence reviews, including high-risk client reviews and risk assessments.
• Review and assess new business relationships from a compliance perspective.
• Review and approve FATCA and CRS classifications.
• Participate in monthly Compliance Committee meetings.
• Prepare compliance reports for the Board and attend quarterly Board meetings as required.
• Develop and deliver annual AML/CFT/PF training programmes.
• Coordinate and oversee regulatory filings, including Economic Substance, Annual Returns, Beneficial Owner Register filings, and Registers of Members.
• Perform the responsibilities of Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), including assessing and reporting suspicious activities to the relevant authorities where required.

Qualifications and Skills

Required

• A professional qualification in law, accounting, compliance, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in compliance, legal, regulatory, risk, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of corporate law, anti-money laundering regulations, CRS and FATCA requirements, data protection regulations, and other relevant BVI legislation.
• Experience interacting with regulatory authorities in the British Virgin Islands.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred

• A recognised compliance qualification such as ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent.
• Previous experience within trust, corporate services, fiduciary services, or financial services environments.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive working environment within an international organisation.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Exposure to a broad range of compliance and regulatory activities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions and business functions.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• Career development opportunities.
• Company-funded professional training and qualifications.