Governance, Risk and Oversight Manager

Job Description Purpose of role The Governance, Risk and Oversight Manager acts as a specialist risk and governance lead within CET, ensuring that regulatory obligations, internal controls, and client‑related risks are consistently identified, monitored, and effectively managed across the region. The role provides oversight over operational processes, onboarding, periodic reviews, filings, quality controls, and outsourced activities. It delivers independent challenge, governs local risk assessments, monitors KRIs/KPIs, and ensures alignment with the Group Risk Appetite Statement. This position strengthens Ocorian’s regulatory posture, enhances operational resilience, and ensures that client experience is delivered within regulatory, legal, and risk frameworks. Main responsibilities Provide governance oversight across onboarding, periodic reviews, CDD, sanctions/adverse media screening, and ongoing monitoring. Review operational processes and assess their alignment with regulatory acts, rules, and statements of guidance issued by relevant authorities (e.g., Cayman Islands Monetary Authority/CIMA) Identify and report on regulatory risks, emerging trends, and areas of control weakness; escalate issues and recommend remediation plans. Maintain and develop jurisdictional and CET‑owned governance documentation, including policies, standards, workflows, and process maps, ensuring they are current and compliant. Support regulatory examinations, thematic reviews, and internal audit actions; coordinate responses and track delivery of remediation steps. Administer the local/regional risk assessment in Protecht; ensure risks are captured, assessed, monitored and remain within the Group Risk Appetite Statement. Review KRIs, breaches, QC outputs, audit findings, and error trends to identify systemic issues and areas requiring intervention. Monitor the effectiveness of AML/CFT frameworks and operational controls, ensuring consistent adherence to Group standards. Conduct oversight of outsourced/nearshored activities (e.g., Global Capability Centre in Mauritius), verifying that risk and quality thresholds are maintained. Support remedial action as a result of the Compliance Monitoring Programme and other assurance testing. Act as governance advisor to service lines, providing practical regulatory guidance on complex cases, entity structures, and risk classifications. Oversee quality assurance of client files, fiduciary reviews, and remediation activities. Serve as approval point for key workflows (e.g., Viewpoint, Fenergo, data amendments, remediation sign‑offs). Support accurate and timely regulatory submissions (e.g., CIMA/REEFS, Economic Substance, AML-related disclosures) where required in the jurisdiction. Ensure adherence to documentation standards including beneficial ownership, transaction monitoring, prudential reporting inputs, and other regulatory requirements. Prepare CET reports to be presented to the risk management committees and client committees, providing risk‑aligned insights and governance challenge. Act as Secretary for governance committees, ensuring accurate meeting minutes are prepared, action items are tracked, and carrying out corresponding follow‑ups. Drive structured feedback loops between service lines, GCC, Compliance, and Risk functions to strengthen alignment and continuous improvement. Identify opportunities to enhance controls, simplify workflows, and strengthen overall governance frameworks. Deliver technical training on AML/CFT standards, risk management, governance requirements, and regulatory changes. Provide coaching to junior team members and influence stakeholders to embed a strong compliance culture. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Experience 7+ years experience in a similar regulated environment Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks across corporate, fund, banking, or fiduciary sectors (e.g., AML Regulations, Statements of Guidance, prudential requirements, economic substance, international best practice). Strong expertise in risk management, governance, and second‑line oversight methodologies. Experience assessing operational processes, identifying control gaps, and designing effective remediation. Strong ability to interpret regulatory requirements and convert them into practical operational guidance. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. ICA, CAMS, or similar compliance qualifications desirable.