CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a highly respected Law Firm with headquarters in Limassol, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Corporate & AML Compliance Officer to join their growing team. The successful applicant will ideally be educated to degree level in Law and will need to be a registered member of the Cyprus Bar Association with approximately 3+ years of relevant experience with AML and KYC procedures as well as a good working knowledge of handling company formations and the registration of companies in Cyprus and other jurisdictions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Greek & English are a must.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Handle the formation and registration of companies in Cyprus and other jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with registered agents overseas for the registration and dissolution of foreign companies.
• Handle and administer all due diligence procedures, KYC.
• Prepare the Client Acceptance documentation.
• Maintain the Corporate Registers.
• Act as the first point of contact for clients, company employees and counterparties in all areas connected with KYC documents collections, update, certification, provision etc.
• Update internal databases on the client, UBO’s and other matters as requested.
• Arrange for the execution, certification and legalisation of documents.
• Deal with the execution of changes in the structure of companies (including but not limited to shareholding, directorship, share capital, change of name); submission of annual returns and other annual requirements including UBO register filings.
• Liaise with clients, external regulators and professional advisers, such as lawyers and auditors.
• Draft corporate and other documents such as minutes, resolutions, agreements, powers of attorney, registers and letters with respect to the actions of the companies.
• Provide administrative support to lawyers.
• Provide assistance in liquidation proceedings.
• Fulfilling DAC6 reporting requirements.
• Roll out and delivery of comprehensive ongoing training to all members of staff on AML/TF.
• Continuous review of all related laws and regulations to ensure the business always maintains compliance with the required AML laws and regulations.
• Responsible for all the mandatory reporting to the regulators.
• Screening of new clients and parties as requested.
• Undertake training as required.

Key Skills/Experience:

• University law degree (an LPC or LLM shall be considered an advantage).
• Member of the Cyprus Bar Association.
• Approximately 3+ years post qualification experience in Corporate Law & Compliance.
• Good working knowledge in Company formation and maintenance.
• Good knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Experience with AML and KYC procedures, DAC6 will be considered a strong plus.
• Good communication skills in English and Greek.
• Strong business communication skills.
• Accurate and good attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to develop detailed policies and procedures.
• Ability to ensure client confidentiality.
• Eligibility to work in Cyprus.
• Computer proficiency.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR6673. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.