EveryPay

Head of Compliance, MLRO – Fixed Term Contract, Maternity Cover

EveryPay

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Athens • Greece

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Lead

About the role

  • Provide regulatory compliance advice to management, business owners, and stakeholders regarding daily operational and regulatory requirements.
  • Continuously map and monitor the legal and regulatory framework (e.g. PSD II) and participate in the development of regulatory compliance roadmaps.
  • Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Annual Compliance & AML Action Plan based on risk assessment methodology.
  • Execute ad-hoc compliance and AML audits to ensure internal processes and policies are applied, identify control gaps, and find process improvement opportunities.
  • Analyze non-compliance findings and prepare reports for the Compliance Director and regulatory bodies, indicating trends and proposing improvement actions.
  • Prepare regulatory reports for submission to authorities (e.g. annual compliance report, annual AML/CFT report).
  • Participate in transaction monitoring daily and in the Customer Due Diligence Process.
  • Engage in the sanction screening process through FinTech Solutions Inc’s screening system.
  • Optimize the client risk assessment system.
  • Liaise with internal functions, monitor legislation, and draft or review policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Develop the Business Risk Assessment (BRA) according to EBA guidelines and local regulatory requirements.
  • Support the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the compliance, AML/CTF, and risk permanent control framework.
  • Manage complaints and whistleblowing reports.
  • Conduct AML/CTF investigations or act as a reviewer in investigations and forward relevant results to the company management.
  • Assist the team in responding to requests from competent authorities (e.g., FIU, Police Departments, prosecutor’s office, etc.).
  • Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for FinTech Solutions Inc customers, meeting Anti-Money Laundering requirements and providing clarifications to the operation and KYC teams for the management of non-compliance cases.
  • Design and execute training for all stakeholders on AML regulations and customer-centric onboarding practices to increase compliance levels.
  • Respond to ad-hoc assignments related to the job and your personal skills and capabilities.

Requirements

  • BSc preferably in Law, Banking, Economics, Business Administration, Audit, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant professional experience in regulatory compliance, AML, risk, or audit functions, with at least 4 years in a senior position. Experience in payments and fintech companies is an asset.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial services regulations, particularly payment regulations & supervision (e.g. PSD2, EBA guidelines, acquiring & issuing business, AML directives).
  • Professional qualifications relevant to the role (e.g. CAMS, CFE) will be considered an asset.
  • Hands-on experience in AML/CTF operations and a thorough understanding of AML standards and AML/CTF system functionalities.
  • Knowledge of anti-fraud systems and sanction screening systems (e.g., Refinitiv) is a strong plus.
  • Good knowledge of payment products and services.
  • Knowledge of data analytics methodologies/platforms (e.g., Power BI, ACL, Salesforce) is an asset.
  • Knowledge of project management systems (e.g., ASANA) and OKR is an asset.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  • Effective communication and critical thinking skills.
  • Tenacity and strong ethical standards.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Excellent command of the English language (both written and spoken).
Benefits
  • Competitive full-time salary 💸
  • Private Family Medical Plan 🏥
  • Monthly meal allowance 🍽️
  • Learning and development programs and access to relevant resources 📚
  • A flexible hybrid model of work
  • Free Skroutz Plus subscription ➕
  • Free wellness subscription 🏋️‍♀️
  • Being part of an environment that gives employees large goals, autonomy, and mentoring, creating incredible opportunities, both for you and the company! 🪴
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
regulatory complianceAMLrisk assessmenttransaction monitoringcustomer due diligenceAML/CTF investigationsdata analyticsanti-fraud systemspayment regulationsfinancial services regulations
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillscritical thinkingtenacityethical standardsability to manage multiple tasksprioritization
Certifications
CAMSCFE