Compliance Officer / Anti Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO)

Job Description

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a competent AML Compliance Officer to work for a highly reputable and established AIFM company. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of working experience in the financial industry out of which 2 years must be in Compliance roles. Advanced knowledge of CySec’s and European regulations relating to AML is a must, as well as excellent proficiency in business-level English. Spoken German and/or Greek would be a key advantage. Candidates applying for this role must have eligibility to work in Cyprus.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure Company’s compliance with local and European AML regulations on a daily basis
• Organise and manage Fund and counterparty KYC procedures (onboarding, monitoring etc.)
• Organise and manage Fund transactions monitoring for AML compliance
• Remain up to date with all applicable regulatory materials; such as directives, regulations, any circulars, or similar regulatory documents
• Prepare and update the Company’s existing policies and procedures in relation to AML
• Prepare annual regulatory AML reports
• Liaise with internal/external auditors and CySec on any AML related matters
• Provide periodic AML training to company employees
• Take part in all AML related discussions internally and externally
• Closely cooperate with and assist the Company’s Compliance Officer to ensure full compliance with all applicable regulations

Candidate Profile

• At least 4 years of experience in financial companies, with 2 years in Compliance roles
• Proven and advanced knowledge of CySec and European regulations relating to AML
• A university degree or professional qualification in the Financial or Legal field
• Excellent proficiency in business-level English
• Knowledge of German and/or Greek languages will be considered a key advantage
• Eligibility to work in Cyprus