Assistant AML Officer
CareerFinders Recruitment Services
Location
Larnaca
Type
full-time
Experience
Intermediate (3–5 yrs)
Salary (Gross)
€1,650 - €2,150 per month
Apply within
13 days
Category
AML, Compliance & Risk
About the Role
CareerFinders is seeking an Assistant AML Officer for an expanding provider of Audit, Accounting & Tax services based in Larnaca. The successful candidate will work closely with the AML Compliance Officer, coordinating and monitoring the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance process. This role involves day-to-day AML compliance for new and existing clients, including documentation, risk assessment, and ongoing monitoring. Applicants should have approximately 3 years of relevant experience, ideally educated to degree level, and be fluent in both Greek and English. The position offers a highly attractive remuneration and benefits package, including a 13th salary and provident fund, with excellent working hours.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with coordination and monitoring the day-to-day Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance process
- Perform day-to-day AML compliance for existing and new clients by obtaining all relevant documentation
- Process information to evaluate the client and conclude on risk
- Ongoing monitoring of the firm’s clients based on applicable regulatory and legislative provisions
- Communication with clients for obtaining KYC documentation
- Reporting to the firm’s AML Compliance Officer
- Ensuring the firm is fully compliant with regulatory authority requirements
- Dealing with applicable laws and regulatory requirements
- Attending seminars to remain updated with Watch lists, Restriction lists, regulatory updates & legal developments
- Due diligence on new clients, review and verification of received documents
- Analytical risk assessment for new clients on computerised system and preparing internal reports upon completion of a client’s KYC
- Updating the firm’s manual regarding ML and TF
- Respond promptly to requests from relevant authorities/the Unit if needed
Requirements
- Educated to degree level in Law, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
- Approximately 3 years of experience as an Assistant AML Officer or similar
- Excellent communication skills in English and in Greek (written/spoken)
- Strong client service skills are essential
- Vigilant to perform independent testing on controls
- Ability to keep up-to-date with relevant regulations that may impact the firm and its clients
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities coupled with attention to detail
- Able to meet targeted timelines for completing testing and reports
- Ability to use own initiative, prioritise and work independently
- Be able to read and understand Financial Statements
Benefits
- ✓Competitive starting salary and performance-based progression
- ✓13th salary
- ✓Provident Fund
- ✓Structured training program with mentorship from senior professionals
- ✓Clear career progression pathway
- ✓Dynamic and supportive work environment
- ✓Excellent working hours
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