CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an expanding provider of Corporate & Fiduciary Services to a diverse portfolio of clients, we are seeking to recruit an AML Compliance Officer to join their growing team based in Nicosia. The successful applicant will primarily be responsible for ensuring compliance with both Local and European AML regulation, as well as organising and managing clients and counterparty KYC procedures. Our client is seeking applicants who possess at least 2+ years of previous experience in Compliance gained working for either a Corporate Services provider or Law Firm, and you will need to hold the AML certificate from CySEC and/or be a member of the Cyprus Bar Association. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with local and European AML regulation.
• Organise and manage clients and counterparty KYC procedures (onboarding, monitoring etc).
• Organise and manage client transactions, monitoring for AML compliance.
• Prepare and update existing policies and procedures of the company in relation to AML.
• Ensure full and timely regulatory reporting (periodic and ad-hoc).
• Produce & submit compliance & AML reports to the company’s regulator CySEC.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Board of Directors.
• Work with all the departments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Follow up and fully be responsible for the on-time submission of relevant reports to authorities and tracking relevant timeframes for the preparation of the said reports.
• Liaise with internal/external auditors and CySEC on AML related matters.
• Closely cooperate with and assist the Company’s’ compliance officer to ensure full compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Conduct KYC verification process for corporate clients and counterparties.
• Conduct compliance monitoring of Clients & third parties.
• Conduct compliance transaction monitoring of Clients.

Key Skills/Experience:

• An academic background relating to Law, Business Administration or any other relevant field is desirable, but not essential.
• 2+ years of proven experience in Compliance, gained working for a Corporate Services provider or Law Firm is a must.
• Holder of the CySEC AML Certification and/or a member of the Cyprus Bar Association.
• Have advanced knowledge of CySEC and European regulations relating to AML.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail with high levels of accuracy.

Key Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• 13th salary.
• Medical insurance.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cyquoting CAR7181. 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.