Anita Zagorski

Anita Zagorski is a Senior Fund Services Manager at Leeward, where she leverages her extensive legal and compliance expertise to support and strengthen client relationships within the investment fund sector.

In her role, she serves as an Independent Director, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO), and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for a diverse portfolio of client investment funds and managers. Her responsibilities include providing strategic governance advice, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory standards, along with directing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) protocols for Cayman domiciled entities. Anita also acts as the Principle Point of Contact (PPOC) for the firm’s FATCA and CRS filings, where she manages the filing process and ensures precise and timely reporting.

Anita is recognized for her ability to navigate complex compliance landscapes and provide insightful, effective guidance that aligns with industry best practices.

Previously, Anita held the position of manager and in-house counsel at the Cayman Islands office of a leading global fund administrator, where she contributed to regulatory oversight and the management of high-stakes compliance initiatives. Her prior experience also includes serving as legal counsel to a prominent Cayman-based investment management firm, where she was responsible for advising on legal and regulatory matters for a suite of Cayman Islands-domiciled investment funds.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in Canada, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from York University in Canada. She is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

Anita is a Canadian citizen with permanent residency in the Cayman Islands.