Compliance Officer / AMLCO

Job Summary

• Since our team in Cyprus continues to grow, we are looking for a Compliance Officer / AMLCO to join us! You will play a key role in protecting the company’s regulatory integrity while supporting sustainable business growth. You will act as a trusted partner to the business, ensuring full regulatory adherence while enabling marketing and expansion initiatives to scale safely and efficiently
• This role involves hands-on execution of compliance, AML, and governance tasks, requiring close collaboration with senior management and cross-functional teams in a dynamic international environment

Responsibilities

Act as the appointed AMLCO/CO and ensure full compliance with AML and CFT regulatory requirements and that operations align with CySEC standards

Prepare and submit the Annual AMLCO and CO Reports to the Board

Ensure timely filing of all mandatory reports to CySEC, MOKAS and any other relevant authority

Design, implement, review, update and maintain the AML/CFT framework, internal compliance policies and procedures, along with manuals and risk assessments based on a risk-based approach

Execute compliance controls including but not limited to monitor customer due diligence (CDD/KYC), ongoing transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reviews

Implement and maintain the Compliance Monitoring Program, including AML monitoring provisions, to ensure ongoing adherence to MiFID II, CySEC Law 87(I)/2017 and applicable AML regulations

Ensure compliance with applicable MiCA regulatory requirements and support the implementation and maintenance of relevant compliance policies and procedures

Monitor regulatory developments related to MiCA and crypto-asset services and assess their impact on the company’s activitiesё

Support compliance with CASP regulatory requirements, where applicable

Conduct comprehensive reviews and provide final approval for marketing materials, including company’s website, verifying they are developed in accordance with the company policies and ESMA guidelines

Monitor regulatory changes, circulars and directives, provide ongoing reports to the Board and inform internal stakeholders on time-sensitive matters

Develop and deliver annual AML and Compliance training programs for all employees

Provide guidance to staff on compliance and AML/CFT matters

Oversee the complaints handling process and maintain the Complaints Registry in line with regulatory timelines

Maintain SAR/STR registry, reports registry, internal evaluation reports log and other registers

Conduct due diligence and ongoing monitoring t of various counterparts, including but not limited to outsourced service providers, banks and payment service providers

Act as designated contact person for MOKAS and CySEC for compliance queries

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in Compliance or AML roles within a CySEC-regulated CIF

Experience working in a company operating under a MiCA licence / regulatory framework

Understanding of MiCA regulatory requirements and the compliance framework applicable to crypto-asset services

Experience with CASP (Crypto-Asset Service Provider) regulatory requirements is highly preferred

Holder of CySEC Advanced Certification and CySEC AML Certification

In-depth knowledge of MiFID II, AML and CFT regulations, MAR, PRIIP, SFDR, and related regulatory frameworks

Relevant qualification in Law, Finance, Risk, or Compliance

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a regulated environment

Will be a Plus

Diploma-level professional qualification in Compliance or AML such as ICA, ACAMS, or CISI

Hands-on experience with CASP compliance and crypto-asset regulatory requirements

Degree in Law such as LLB or LLM

Knowledge of the Greek language

We Offer

21 paid vacation days per year

10 paid sick leave days per year

Public holidays according to the Cyprus

Flexible working schedule

Hybrid mode (after probation period)

Medical insurance (after probation period)

Professional education budget (after probation period)

Language learning budget (after probation period)

Wellness budget (gym membership, sports gear and related expenses) (after probation period)