Megan Powell

Deputy Head - Anti-Money Laundering Division

Mrs. Megan Powell was promoted to Deputy Head of the Anti-Money Laundering Division on 1 April 2022, having served as the division’s Chief Analyst since November 2019.

In her new position, Mrs. Powell supports the Head of the Anti-Money Laundering Division in the day-to-day management and oversight of CIMA's risk-based anti-money laundering and counter financing terrorism supervision. She also co-manages the ongoing monitoring of licensees and registrants, as well as enforcement matters.

Mrs. Powell’s career at CIMA first began in May 2017 as a Senior Analyst in the Fiduciary Services Division. Previously, she worked at an international asset recovery firm assisting with fraud investigations, cross-border insolvency cases and restructuring engagements.

She holds a Master of International Business from Florida International University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting (Magna Cum Laude) from the University College of the Cayman Islands. She is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and Certified Fraud Examiner.