Harneys is an international law firm known for its entrepreneurial thinking. Experts in British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Bermuda, Anguilla, and Jersey law, our service is built around professionalism, personal service, and rapid response.

Our expertise covers all major transactional, contentious, and private client disciplines. With a global presence spanning 10 offices in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, and Europe, we provide the highest-quality services to clients in their own languages and time zones.

Joining Harneys means becoming part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that values innovation and excellence. If you're ready to make an impact in a global firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results, Harneys is the place for you.

About the Role

Harneys is seeking a talented Senior Compliance Analyst with around 3 or more years of experience, who will report to the Regional Compliance Manager, and support a regional compliance team, spanning BVI, Bermuda and Cayman.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Due Diligence, Screening & Onboarding

• Draft submissions for high-risk and PEP clients for escalation and review by the Regional Compliance Manager and Risk Committee on occasion.
• Review and analyse CDD and EDD documentation, providing matter teams with guidance including verifying legal and corporate identification documents.
• Ensure compliance with onboarding requirements and the maintenance of accurate, up-to-date KYC records.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and third parties to obtain and clarify documentation as needed.
• Prepare and submit suspicious activity reports to MLRO when required.
• Quarterly Compliance reports preparation.
• Conduct occasional audits of client files and compliance monitoring / reporting activities to ensure adherence to AML/KYC policies and other internal procedures.
• Perform regular and ad hoc file reviews to assess completeness, accuracy, and risk categorization.
• Identify gaps or process failures in compliance operations and propose corrective actions.
• Document and report file compliance monitoring findings, track resolution of issues, and follow up to ensure timely remediation.

Risk Oversight & Registers

• Maintain and manage certain compliance-related risk registers
• Support the Regional Compliance Manager in the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.

Compliance Operations & Team Coordination

• Support the Regional Compliance Manager in task coordination and resource planning for the compliance team.
• Delegate tasks effectively across the team and ensure proper monitoring of deadlines and deliverables.
• Maintain an internal action tracker covering ongoing projects, future work, and legacy matters.
• Coordinate incoming requests and inquiries, managing team workflows accordingly.

Process Management & Reporting

• Ensure the compliance database is up to date and conduct regular integrity checks on data (e.g., UBOs, identity fields).
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and improvement of compliance and administrative processes.
• Generate periodic reports on team progress, file reviews, and risk metrics for management review.

Training, Communication & Collaboration

• Conduct or assist in conducting where required internal training sessions to ensure knowledge sharing and awareness across the organization.
• Liaise with global teams and internal departments on compliance matters and facilitate clear communication between stakeholders.

Other Responsibilities

• Remain up to date with regulatory developments and emerging compliance trends.
• Provide additional compliance support and perform other duties as assigned by senior management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Risk, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in a compliance, audit, or risk role, ideally within legal, financial services, or a regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of AML, KYC, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience conducting internal audits or quality assurance reviews of client and compliance files.
• Familiarity with risk management principles and maintaining risk registers.
• High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to liaise with matter teams utilising good communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional compliance certification (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CRCM).
• Experience with compliance case management systems and screening tools.
• Knowledge of GDPR, sanctions regimes, and global regulatory standards.

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