Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO)
CareerFinders Recruitment Services
Location
Nicosia
Hybrid
Type
full-time
Experience
Junior (1–2 yrs)
Salary (Gross)
€2,500 - €3,500 per month
Apply within
13 days
Category
AML, Compliance & Risk
About the Role
CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a CySEC regulated Investment Firm with offices in Nicosia, we are seeking to recruit an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO) to join their growing team. As an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO), you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the firm’s anti-money laundering and compliance framework. Our client is seeking applicants with strong knowledge of AML/CFT laws, securities regulation, and relevant EU/Cyprus regulatory frameworks, with the ability to conduct thorough KYC/KYB checks, customer risk assessments, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity investigations. You will need to possess 2+ years of experience within the Compliance function of a CIF or a similar regulated financial services environment.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing and implementing the firm’s anti-money laundering and compliance framework.
- Monitoring client transactions and activities for suspicious patterns.
- Conducting due diligence and enhanced due diligence checks, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting to relevant regulatory and supervisory authorities.
- Drafting, reviewing, and updating internal policies and procedures.
- Providing guidance to colleagues on regulatory requirements, and coordinating regular AML and compliance training for staff.
- Performing internal compliance reviews, supporting regulatory audits and inspections.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and guidelines.
- Preparing periodic compliance and risk reports for management.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of AML/CFT laws, securities regulation, and relevant EU/Cyprus regulatory frameworks.
- 2+ years' experience within the Compliance function of a CIF or a similar regulated financial services environment.
- Experience in compliance, risk management, or legal roles within financial services, preferably in a regulated investment or securities firm.
- Ability to conduct thorough KYC/KYB checks, customer risk assessments, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity investigations.
- Competence in drafting policies, procedures, and reports, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Greek language skills are considered an advantage.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and capacity to make sound, independent judgments under regulatory pressure.
- Proficiency with compliance and AML monitoring systems, as well as standard office software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Relevant professional certification (e.g., CAMS or equivalent) and/or a degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field is highly beneficial.
Benefits
- ✓Attractive remuneration package
- ✓Option for some remote working days
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