Compliance Officer / AMLCO
Cyprus
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
Ensure compliance with applicable MiCA regulatory requirements and support the implementation and maintenance of relevant compliance policies and procedures
Monitor regulatory developments related to MiCA and crypto-asset services and assess their impact on the company’s activitiesё
Support compliance with CASP regulatory requirements, where applicable
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
Experience working in a company operating under a MiCA licence / regulatory framework
Understanding of MiCA regulatory requirements and the compliance framework applicable to crypto-asset services
Experience with CASP (Crypto-Asset Service Provider) regulatory requirements is highly preferred
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
Hands-on experience with CASP compliance and crypto-asset regulatory requirements
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)
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