Compliance & AML Officer

Wirex

Compliance & AML Officer ensuring regulatory compliance at Direct Crypto Limited, a fintech startup under Wirex Holdings. Shape and design AML/CFT policies and frameworks in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/5/2026full-timeNicosia • 🇨🇾 CyprusMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement AML/CFT policies, procedures and controls aligned to MiCAR, AMLR and CySEC requirements.
Build and continuously enhance the firm's financial crime framework: KYC, CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring and sanctions screening.
Contribute to the CASP post-licensing process, preparing compliance documentation, policies and regulatory submissions.
Conduct and maintain Business-Wide Risk Assessments (BWRA) and Customer Risk Assessments (CRA).
Monitor EU regulatory developments (CySEC, EBA, FATF) and translate these into actionable guidance for management.
Prepare high-quality compliance reports for the Management Board and Board of Directors.
Support regulatory inspections, audits and supervisory engagements alongside the CORO and Managing Director.
Deliver compliance training and awareness programmes across the business.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years' hands-on compliance or financial crime experience within a regulated financial services, payments or crypto-asset environment.
Strong working knowledge of MiCAR, AMLR, EU AML Directives, FATF recommendations and CySEC regulatory requirements.
Demonstrable experience managing KYC, CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring and sanctions compliance.
Experience supporting regulatory requirements, audits or inspections.
Strong analytical, organisational and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with regular change.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English and Greek.
Based in Cyprus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours with hybrid working options.
Annual training allowance and professional development support.
Financial support towards professional certifications (ICA, ACAMS or equivalent).
The unique opportunity to shape a MiCA-regulated entity from inception.
Significant career growth within an innovative, globally regulated FinTech group.

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Hard Skills & Tools

AML/CFT PoliciesKYC ManagementCDD ManagementEDD ManagementTransaction MonitoringSanctions ComplianceBusiness-Wide Risk AssessmentsCustomer Risk AssessmentsRegulatory SubmissionsCompliance Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganisational SkillsWritten Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAdaptability