Senior Compliance and AML Officer, Nicosia, Cyprus

We are seeking a high caliber Senior Compliance & AML Officer to join our client, a dynamic and internationally active Cyprus Investment Firm based in Nicosia, Cyprus. We, at Emerald Zebra Recruitment, are ready to discuss this amazing opportunity with you further - Apply Now

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 be reporting 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:

• 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:

• 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:

• 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 & Compensation:

• Salary: EUR 45,000 - 60,000 gross/year, depending on experience
• 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 you are interested in this amazing job opportunity and your profile matches the requirements, Apply Now, by clicking below.  For more information contact - georgia.michaelides@emeraldzebra.cy