Steve Sims
Compliance Manager
ACAMS
Steve Sims is a Compliance Manager at Leeward, where he leverages his deep expertise to support clients in meeting their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) requirements.
In his role, he acts as both the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO) and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for a broad range of client entities, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards. He also oversees and manages FATCA and CRS filings for the firm’s clients, ensuring precise and timely reporting.
Before joining Leeward, Steve served as Compliance Manager at H&C Corporate Services and as AML & AEOI Client Services Manager with Mourant Governance Services (Cayman) Limited, where he provided comprehensive compliance solutions for diverse clients. Since relocating to the Cayman Islands in 2017, he has built a strong reputation through his compliance and AEOI roles at Cayman National and MaplesFS.
In Canada, Steve served as AVP of Compliance at Sprott Private Wealth LP, where he was registered as a supervisor by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC). In this capacity, he managed the day-to-day supervision of trading activities and client onboarding, ensuring compliance with rigorous industry standards.
He completed an intensive three-year program in Legal Administration and subsequently earned a series of advanced certifications from the Canadian Securities Institute. His credentials encompass the Canadian Securities Course, Conduct & Practices Handbook, Derivatives Fundamentals, Options Licensing, Branch Managers, Partners, Directors and Senior Officers, Chief Compliance Officers Qualifying Exam, Applied Investment Dealer Compliance, and the Trader Training Course.
He is a member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), earning the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation in November 2016. He holds a Certificate in Investment Dealer Compliance from the Canadian Securities Institute, obtained in September 2013.