Junior Compliance & AML Officer
CareerFinders Recruitment Services
Location
Nicosia
Type
full-time
Salary (Gross)
€1,500 - €2,000 per month
Apply within
10 days
Category
AML, Compliance & Risk
About the Role
CareerFinders, on behalf of a well-established Financial Services Consulting Group, is seeking to recruit a Junior Compliance & AML Officer for their Nicosia office. The successful candidate will join a growing Regulatory Compliance and AML Advisory team, working alongside experienced compliance professionals and supporting a diverse portfolio of regulated financial institutions including Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs), Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs), and Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs). This role offers exposure to leading CySEC-regulated financial institutions and regulatory frameworks, structured mentoring, and excellent long-term career progression opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the implementation and maintenance of Compliance Monitoring Programmes.
- Support the preparation of Annual Compliance and AML Reports.
- Conduct compliance monitoring reviews and testing procedures.
- Assist with AML Risk Assessments and AML Monitoring Programmes.
- Review client documentation and internal procedures for AML/CFT compliance.
- Draft, review and update compliance manuals, AML manuals and other regulatory policies.
- Assist with periodic regulatory reporting and submissions to CySEC and other competent authorities.
- Monitor regulatory reporting deadlines and compliance calendars.
- Participate in client meetings and provide support on compliance and AML-related matters.
- Support senior team members on compliance and AML advisory engagements.
- Keep up to date with regulatory developments and industry best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Risk Management, Banking & Finance, or relevant discipline.
- 1-2 years of experience in Compliance, AML/CFT, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Financial Services Consulting, or regulated financial services.
- Previous exposure to the Cyprus financial services industry.
- Knowledge of CySEC regulatory requirements is beneficial.
- CySEC Certification, CAMS, or other relevant professional qualifications considered an advantage.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Professional, client-focused approach.
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Benefits
- ✓Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- ✓Provident Fund.
- ✓Medical Insurance.
- ✓Ongoing professional training and career development.
- ✓Support in obtaining relevant professional certifications.
- ✓Exposure to leading CySEC-regulated financial institutions and regulatory frameworks.
- ✓Structured mentoring and excellent long-term career progression opportunities.
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