Chynna Martinez
Vice President
Cayman Islands
Chynna Martinez is a Vice President at Walkers Professional Services (WPS).
She is a regulatory and financial crime professional with extensive experience advising on anti-money laundering (AML), regulatory compliance, and governance matters within the financial services sector. Her background spans both regulatory supervision and advisory roles, with a particular focus on investment funds and other regulated entities operating in offshore and cross-border environments.
Experience and recent work
Prior to joining Walkers Professional Services, Chynna held advisory roles within leading global professional services firms, advising investment funds and other financial institutions on AML, Counter Terrorism Financing, Counter Proliferation Financing and sanctions matters, as well as regulatory inspections, governance assessments, and remediation initiatives. Her experience also includes supporting clients in preparing for and responding to regulatory reviews and serving in designated roles, including Deputy Money Laundering Officer. Chynna's career in financial services began at the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), where she was involved in onsite and offsite supervision, including inspections of regulated entities.
Qualifications
Education:
- BA in Economics, Emory University, USA
- Certified Money Laundering Reporting Officer, International Compliance Association
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
- Accredited Director, The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada
Team Members
Other team members with related expertise
Gary McLean
Global Head of AML Services
Cayman Islands
Heather Smith
Head of AML Services
Cayman Islands