Compliance Officer / AMLCO

Job Summary

Since our team in Cyprus continues to grow, we are looking for a Compliance Officer / AMLCO to join us! You will play a key role in protecting the company’s regulatory integrity while supporting sustainable business growth. You will act as a trusted partner to the business, ensuring full regulatory adherence while enabling marketing and expansion initiatives to scale safely and efficiently.
This role involves hands-on execution of compliance, AML, and governance tasks, requiring close collaboration with senior management and cross-functional teams in a dynamic international environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the appointed AMLCO/CO and ensure full compliance with AML and CFT regulatory requirements and that operations align with CySEC standards
• Prepare and submit the Annual AMLCO and CO Reports to the Board
• Ensure timely filing of all mandatory reports to CySEC, MOKAS and any other relevant authority
• Design, implement, review, update and maintain the AML/CFT framework, internal compliance policies and procedures, along with  manuals and risk assessments based on a risk-based approach
• Execute compliance controls including but not limited to monitor customer due diligence (CDD/KYC), ongoing transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reviews
• Implement and maintain the Compliance Monitoring Program, including AML monitoring provisions, to ensure ongoing adherence to MiFID II, CySEC Law 87(I)/2017 and applicable AML regulations
• Conduct comprehensive reviews and provide final approval for marketing materials, including company’s website, verifying they are developed in accordance with the company policies and  ESMA guidelines
• Monitor regulatory changes, circulars and directives, provide ongoing reports  to the Board and inform internal stakeholders on time-sensitive matters
• Develop and deliver annual AML and Compliance training programs for all employees
• Provide guidance to staff on compliance and AML/CFT matters
• Oversee the complaints handling process and maintain the Complaints Registry in line with regulatory timelines
• Maintain SAR/STR registry, reports registry, internal evaluation reports log and other registers
• Conduct due diligence and ongoing monitoring t of various counterparts, including but not limited to outsourced service providers, banks and payment service providers
• Act as designated contact person for MOKAS and CySEC for compliance queries

 

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in Compliance or AML roles within a CySEC-regulated CIF
• Holder of CySEC Advanced Certification and CySEC AML Certification
• In-depth knowledge of MiFID II, AML and CFT regulations, MAR, PRIIP, SFDR, and related regulatory frameworks
• Relevant qualification in Law, Finance, Risk, or Compliance
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a regulated environment

Will be a Plus

• Diploma-level professional qualification in Compliance or AML such as ICA, ACAMS, or CISI
• Degree in Law such as LLB or LLM
• Knowledge of the Greek language

We Offer

• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 10 paid sick leave days per year
• Public holidays according to the Cyprus
• Flexible working schedule
• Hybrid mode (after probation period)
• Medical insurance (after probation period)
• Professional education budget (after probation period)
• Language learning budget  (after probation period)
• Wellness budget (gym membership, sports gear and related expenses)  (after probation period)