Compliance Officer

Limassol , Cyprus
full-time

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This role involves conducting client reviews, managing compliance risks, and implementing AML strategies within a dynamic international team.

As part of a dynamic international team with operations in several countries, the candidate will be employed within the Holding entity in Cyprus.

 

Candidates must have a very good understanding of AML, KYC, KYB, and regulatory policies with the ability to apply regulatory concepts in the day-to-day job functions and must possess experience in conducting thorough research on high risk customers.

 

Job Requirements:

 

  • Administration and review of Client Risk Scoring, Client Identification and KYC documentation requirements;
  • Collect and analyze documents related to account opening requirements in order to identify control persons and underlying beneficial owners;
  • Conduct reviews of client documentation and information submitted by the business units;
  • Review existing policies, procedures, and guidelines and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
  • Review financial transactions to identify possible instances of money laundering, suspicious activity or other criminal activity;
  • Develop and implement strategies to follow anti-money laundering laws and assist in improving internal processes;
  • Coordinate with various divisions to resolve compliance issues or identified concerns;
  • Onboarding of providers and or vendors;
  • Identify key compliance risks and weaknesses and suggest related remediation activities;
  • Escalate identified high risk issues to senior management;
  • Adequate archiving of relevant legal records and correspondences;
  • Undertake any other legal and/or compliance tasks assigned by management.

 

Requirements:

  • Academic degree in Compliance, Finance or Legal;
  • At least 2 years of experience in a similar position in a financial industry;
  • Previous experience in AML/KYC;
  • A good understanding of corporate documentation;
  • Demonstrated ability to report and present findings;
  • Digital Platforms Experience.
  • Microsoft office knowledge;
  • Team player;
  • Clear and effective communication skills;
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment;
  • Attentive to details, highly organized;
  • Knowledge in crypto is required;
  • Knowledge of the jurisdiction in Lithuania is a plus;
  • Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication in English (written and communication), French is a plus.
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