The Senior Strategic Analyst is responsible for conducting extensive research into Money Laundering, Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing; performing complex analysis of sensitive financial information and intelligence for planning, policy formulation and investigative purposes; and initiating and conducting strategic analysis projects and typology reports. Work is expected to be performed with the utmost confidentiality, a very considerable degree of initiative and independent judgment, and is subject to review by a professional superior through discussions and reports. The Senior Strategic Analyst is also expected to provide leadership by supervising and providing guidance to junior staff members; managing workload distribution; and conducting coaching and performance management.
Contractual Appointments (non-permanent employees) will be considered for applicants who are non-belongers. Contracts will be for a period of three (3) years, with the option to extend for one (1) additional year.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide supervision for team of strategic analysts, to include review and distribution of work, providing day-to-day coaching and conducting performance appraisals.
- Recommend training and development programmes for strategic analysts based on the Agency’s needs and developments in the areas of anti-money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing.
- Provide relevant in-house training for new analysts/junior analysts on the fundamental principles of analysis.
- Conducts extensive strategic analysis of financial intelligence and information and complex suspicious transaction reports (SARs/STRs).
- Initiates and conducts Strategic analyses using data/information to identify Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing (ML/TF/PF), related trends and patterns.
- Generates analytical reports on trends, activity patterns and typologies and identifies future behaviour from SARs/STRs.
- Liaises with local and foreign financial and law enforcement authorities to collect intelligence and information for analytical purposes.
- Extracts and interprets intelligence and information utilising analytical techniques and procedures using specific analytical software.
- Prepares analytical reports, including strategic analysis reports and typology reports, to sensitise the public with respect to prevention of criminal activity pertaining to Money Laundering, Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing activities.
- Provides support to the Analysis Team in the absence of the Senior Analyst.
- Attends meetings that require discussions on analytical reports such as strategic analysis reports and/or typology reports formulated by the Agency.
- Conducts outreach sessions to the relevant stakeholders and relevant entities on the analytical reports formulated by the Agency, including strategic analysis reports and typology reports.
- Manage the compilation of statistics relating to strategic analysis reports, typology reports and other relevant statistics.
- Maintain strict standards of confidentiality.
- Assist in the provision of policy reports for the benefit of the Agency’s Board.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Management (or related field) from a reputable institution.
- Minimum six (6) years’ experience in an analytical, research, or investigative environment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience.
- Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Fraud Examiner, Financial Crimes Specialist or similar Certification from a reputable institution.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Sound knowledge and experience of local and international standards regarding anti-money laundering and terrorism financing including the FATF Revised International Standards on Combatting Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism
- In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation including the Financial Investigation Agency Act, 2003, Proceeds of Criminal Conduct Act, 1997, as amended, and Anti-Terrorism (Financial and other Measures) (Overseas Territories) Order, 2002.
- Demonstrated experience in analysing complex financial transactions with a high level of appreciation of various financial and non-financial services and products, their legal structures and potential connections with money laundering and terrorist financing schemes.
- The ability to prioritise and manage workflow and delegate work effectively in a team environment while developing the skills of junior staff members.
- Sound knowledge of relevant computer software including Microsoft Office and I2 Analytical Software.
- Working experience with open-sourced research and other investigative tools.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Salary and Benefits:
- Starting at $69,293, commensurate with qualifications.
- Compensation and benefits package also includes reimbursement of National Health Insurance premium, gym membership allowance, and attractive vacation leave accrual. For permanent employees, benefits also include 15% contribution towards pension and employer paid term life insurance.
Completed application materials should include a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications that meet the requirements of the post.
All applications should be addressed to:
Human Resources Manager
Financial Investigation Agency
2nd Floor, Ritter House
Wickhams Cay II
PO Box 4090
Road Town, Tortola
Or by email to [email protected]
Closing date for applications is 31st October 2025