Achieve Excellence in Regulatory Compliance as Senior Compliance and AML Professional

Senior Compliance and AML Professional - Nicosia, Cyprus

We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Compliance & AML professional to join our client, a dynamic and internationally active investment firm based in Nicosia, Cyprus. This role presents a unique opportunity to be part of a high-caliber team that values integrity, innovation, and operational excellence in financial services.

This is a high-impact role, responsible for ensuring full compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) / Know-Your-Client (KYC), Sanctions Adherence, and financial crime prevention. As a licensed entity, offering investment and ancillary services to professional and institutional clients, the firm maintains an ironclad commitment to regulatory compliance and risk management.

The Role

As the Senior Compliance & AML Officer, you will be a key regulatory leader, liaising with senior management, regulators, and internal stakeholders. You will report directly to the Head of Compliance & MLRO.

Your Profile

You have 7-10 years of experience in regulatory compliance, AML/KYC, Sanctions Adherence, and financial crime prevention within an investment firm, financial institution, or similar regulated environment. You hold the CySEC Advanced and AML certificates and have a strong understanding of European financial regulations, including MIFID, EMIR, and CySEC directives.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Support the Head of Compliance and MLRO, overseeing the firms AML/KYC, Sanctions Adherence, and financial crime in accordance with CySEC regulations, EU AML Directives, and international best practices.">
• Ensure the firms client onboarding and transaction monitoring are conducted in full compliance with AML and KYC requirements.">
• Lead and oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory reports to CySEC, including the Annual AML Report and other reports accordingly.">
• Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) and UBO reviews where applicable in a variety of legal structures.">
• Develop and implement AML risk assessments, compliance frameworks / monitoring, and policies.">
• Monitor and assess sanctions regimes and ensure adherence to global financial sanctions.">
• Provide advisory support to business teams on regulatory requirements and financial crime risks.">
• Deliver AML training programs to internal teams, ensuring compliance awareness across the organization.">
• Lead internal compliance reviews and audits, identifying risks and recommending remediation actions.">

Key Requirements:

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• Bachelors degree (minimum Upper Second) in business studies, law, economics or finance.">
• 7-10 years of experience in AML/KYC, Sanctions Adherence, and financial crime prevention within a licensed investment firm, financial institution or similar regulated institution">
• CySEC Advanced Certification (mandatory).">
• CySEC AML Certification (mandatory).">
• Strong understanding of European financial regulations, including MIFID, EMIR, and CySEC directives.">
• Proven knowledge of a broad range of financial instruments and products offered by Investment Banks">
• Experience with regulatory reporting, risk assessments, and AML governance.">
• Proven ability to liaise with regulatory authorities and senior stakeholders.">
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.">
• Working knowledge of screening and monitoring systems will be an advantage">
• Fluent in English; Greek and/or Russian is desirable but not essential.">

Competencies:

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• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the confidence to approach people at all levels of seniority ">
• An enquiring analytical mindset ">
• Methodical and systematic in work approach ">
• Excellent report writing skills ">
• Articulate, confident communicator and presenter ">
• Assertive and persuasive ">
• Self-motivated with good teamwork skills ">
• Attention to detail">

Benefits:

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• Competitive salary">
• Performance-related discretionary bonus">
• Private health insurance (for individual & family)">
• Life insurance">
• Work visa sponsorship is available, if required">
• Modern office environment in central Nicosia with onsite refreshments">
• Flexible working arrangements (onsite with some flexibility)">

If your profile matches the requirements, we would like to discuss this opportunity with you further.