Compliance & Onboarding Specialist
Work Channel Recruitment Agency
Location
Limassol
Hybrid
Type
full-time
Experience
Junior (1–2 yrs)
Salary (Gross)
Salary upon interview
Apply within
10 days
Category
AML, Compliance & Risk
About the Role
We are partnering with a well-established company based in Limassol, and are currently seeking a Compliance & Onboarding Specialist to join their team. We are looking for a detail-focused and experienced Compliance & Onboarding Specialist to join our client's Legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and carrying out KYC and compliance reviews across the Group. The role requires a solid understanding of regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and partner due diligence. You will play a key role in ensuring that both the Group and its partners operate in line with internal compliance requirements and all applicable legal and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Carry out thorough KYC reviews for prospective and existing partners, ensuring documentation is obtained, validated, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
- Assess risk levels based on KYC information and provide recommendations regarding partner approval or escalation.
- Gather, certify, and securely maintain all necessary documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Maintain ongoing compliance with applicable local and international regulatory requirements, including AML, CTF, FATCA, OFAC.
- Review partner activity for potential warning signs or suspicious behaviour and escalate concerns.
- Manage the compliance review process for new partner onboarding, including identity, corporate structure, ownership, and financial position verification.
- Confirm that all onboarding documentation complies with internal policies and relevant industry regulations.
- Prepare and submit required regulatory reports, such as KYC risk assessments, accurately and within required timelines.
- Stay informed of developments and changes in relevant regulatory frameworks and assess their impact on existing compliance processes.
- Support the creation, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of compliance policies and procedures related to underwriting and KYC.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or another relevant field.
- At least 2 years of experience in compliance, underwriting, KYC, or a comparable regulatory role
- Solid understanding of AML requirements and other applicable financial regulations.
- Good knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including gaming regulations, FATCA, OFAC, and other related requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail combined with strong analytical abilities.
- Capable of handling multiple responsibilities and effectively prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced working environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate compliance-related matters to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience using compliance and risk management systems and tools.
- High ethical standards, professionalism, and integrity.
Benefits
- ✓Hybrid working model after the probation period
- ✓Professional and supportive work environment.
- ✓Attractive and comprehensive benefits package
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