Ailian Evans
Vice President
Cayman Islands
Vice President
Cayman Islands

Ailian has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and supports the provision of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Money Laundering Reporting Officer, and Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer services. Her areas of expertise include anti-money laundering audits, due diligence reviews and remediation projects, to a broad range of investment funds and Registered Person clients.
Prior to joining Walkers, Ailian worked at EFG Bank AG Cayman Branch as a Client Service Officer, where she built a reputation for delivering exceptional client service to a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, and investment funds. She possesses in-depth knowledge of private banking products and services, significantly contributing to the growth and satisfaction of the client base. Ailian is also highly experienced in trading and settlement operations, with a focus on compliance, client onboarding, and transaction monitoring.
As Head of the Client Services international desk from 2018 to 2020, she coordinated with European settlement departments and managed trading orders for bonds, structured products, money markets, and equities. Her expertise extends to international wire transfers, FX transactions, and coordinating liquidation processes for investors and creditors. She conducts KYC checks, handling Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, whilst overseeing client accounts, transaction monitoring, and annual reviews for both standard and high-risk clients.
Education:
Member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).
Director of the Cayman Heart Foundation and Founder of Team Nolan Paediatric Program.
Notary Public in and for the Cayman Islands.