The Grenada Co-operative League Limited (GCLL) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of COMPLIANCE OFFICER.

BACKGROUND

The Grenada Co-operative League Limited is established by law as the apex body for co-operatives in Grenada. The League provides advocacy, representation, compliance oversight, insurance, marketing and a range of business support services to its affiliates, including credit unions and non-financial co-operatives.

This position requires regular travel and on-site work at affiliates across Grenada, discretion in handling sensitive information and the ability to deliver practical results in institutions with varying levels of resources and capacity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop assignment-specific compliance review programmes and risk-based audit plans for approval, identifying priority risks, scope, timing and reporting arrangements
• Review anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) controls, know-your-customer (KYC) records, customer due diligence, source of funds documentation, sanctions screening, high-risk customer reviews and transaction-monitoring arrangements
• Assess the quality, completeness and timeliness of compliance records, regulatory returns and required follow-up; maintain compliance calendars and track outstanding obligations
• Test operational, financial, compliance and information controls, including member onboarding, savings, lending, cash handling, reconciliations, accounting, access permissions, segregation of duties and records management
• Assess whether policies and procedures are approved, current, understood and consistently applied; identify control gaps and weaknesses in implementation
• Maintain clear working papers documenting scope, sampling, evidence, tests performed and conclusions; preserve secure and traceable assignment records
• Prepare concise, evidence-based reports identifying findings, risk ratings, root causes, implications and practical recommendations; obtain management responses, agreed action owners and completion dates

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, Risk Management, Compliance or a related field, with relevant experience
• A relevant CVQ/NVQ qualification or equivalent combination of qualifications and demonstrated experience will also to be considered, subject to assessment of suitability for the technical responsibilities
• Practical experience in compliance monitoring, internal or external audit, risk management or financial institution controls
• Professional certification, or progress towards certification in auditing, accounting, compliance or AML/CFT is desirable
• Strong analytical, interviewing, report-writing and presentation skills, with the ability to substantiate findings and recommend proportionate corrective actions
• Proficiency in Excel, document preparation, secure digital records and the use of financial or member-management systems

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, including the names and contact information of 2 references.

The General Manager
Grenada Co-operative League Limited
P O Box 1307, Belmont, St George
Email: [email protected]

Deadline for applications: 30 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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