Jessica Ebanks

Head - Securities Supervision Division

Jessica Ebanks serves as the Head of the Securities Supervision Division at the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), effective November 1, 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the Authority’s regulatory framework for securities, ensuring effective supervision and development of the securities market in the Cayman Islands.

Ms. Ebanks brings over a decade of experience to her new role, having joined CIMA in 2013 as an Analyst in the Investments & Securities Supervision Division. She steadily progressed within the Division, reaching a key milestone in 2017 when CIMA restructured security responsibilities to form the Securities Supervision Division as an independent entity. Ms. Ebanks transitioned into this newly formed Division as the sole Chief Analyst, entrusted with the development of the Securities Supervision team. Her commitment and expertise led to her promotion from Chief Analyst to Deputy Head in 2020.

Ms. Ebanks’ qualifications reflect her dedication to regulatory excellence and professional growth. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Organisational Studies with a specialisation in International and Comparative Studies (Globalisation) from the University of Western Ontario. Additionally, she is a Certified Fraud Examiner, has completed the Canadian Securities Course and Canadian Practices Handbook, and has obtained certifications from IOSCO and the PIFS-Harvard Law School program. In recognition of her leadership capabilities, she also holds an ILM 5 qualification in Leadership and Management.

Her regulatory experience is enhanced by her established professional relationships with leading international organisations, including the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF), the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre. Prior to joining CIMA, Ms. Ebanks garnered nine years of financial services experience in the Cayman Islands, where she held managerial responsibility over sectors spanning Latin America and the Caribbean.