T’sa James Hodge

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T’sa James Hodge is a seasoned Compliance Manager at Ogier with a remarkable 16+ year career in regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorist financing. Her extensive leadership experience includes building effective auditing teams and overseeing compliance programs. Ms. James Hodge is widely respected for her ability to collaborate effectively with team members, senior leaders, and external parties to achieve compliance goals and optimize internal policies and procedures.

In addition to her role at Ogier, Ms. James Hodge holds prominent positions within the regulatory landscape. She has served as Chairman of the BVI Association of Compliance Officers and Practitioners (BVIACO) since 2019, leading industry-wide outreach, training initiatives, and regulatory engagement in the British Virgin Islands. She is also a member of the BVI Joint Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Financial Advisory Committee, where her expertise contributes to shaping the territory’s compliance framework. Moreover, as further testament to her excellence in the field, T’sa was voted Compliance Officer of the Year during the BVI Finance Awards in 2019 and 2020.

In 2022, Ms. James Hodge was appointed as a Director of the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association (CRCA), a role that underscores her dedication to advancing compliance standards and fostering collaboration across the region. In 2025, she served as the Host of the CRCA’s Annual Regional Compliance Conference held in St. Maarten, leading a dynamic program of regulatory engagement, professional development, and cross-jurisdictional dialogue.

Also in 2025, Ms. James Hodge was appointed as a Director on the Board of the National Bank of the Virgin Islands, a testament to her leadership in governance and deep expertise in the financial services sector.

Her experience extends to her time as a Compliance Examiner in the Compliance and Enforcement Unit of the Financial Investigation Agency, where she played a vital role in implementing compliance and enforcement frameworks for Non-Profit Organizations and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professionals.

Recognized for her dedication to professional standards, Ms. James Hodge was appointed Commissioner for Oaths in 2018 and served as an Assessor in the 2014/15 Virgin Islands National Risk Assessment. Beyond her professional commitments, she generously imparts her knowledge by lecturing the ICA Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Compliance course at the Financial Services Institute, HLSCC in 2019.

At the helm of her career, Ms. James Hodge embodies a profound commitment to excellence, making her a true luminary in the field of compliance and regulatory oversight. Her ability to assess operations, devise process improvement strategies, and establish strategic alliances continues to enhance her company’s standing and contributes significantly to the compliance profession.