Financial Crime

• The AML Officer will support the AML function of the Company, with primary responsibility for transaction monitoring activities and coordination with external vendors and service providers.
• Perform ongoing monitoring of customer transactions to identify unusual or suspicious activity.
• Review alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems and apply risk-based analysis.
• Investigate and document alerts, ensuring appropriate escalation where required.
• Prepare internal suspicious activity reports to the AMLCO (e.g., STR/SARs).
• Ensure timely clearance or escalation of alerts in line with internal policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the review and optimisation of transaction monitoring performance (scenarios, number of alerts, quality of AML rules).
• Participate in liaising with AML-related vendors (e.g., screening, monitoring, onboarding systems).
• Liaise with vendors for system enhancements, issues maintenance, and implementation of new controls.
• Monitor vendor performance against agreed service levels.
• Assist in onboarding and integration of new AML tools and technologies.
• Support ongoing customer screening (customers, transactions) against applicable sanctions lists.
• Investigate screening alerts and escalate true matches in line with internal procedures.
• Assist in maintaining and updating screening rules and configurations.
• Assisting Head of AML/AMLCO and Deputy AMLCO in preparation and submission of various Reports to the Central Bank of Cyprus.
• Support preparation of internal reports, including AML monitoring reports and metrics.
• Participate in cooperation and correspondence with the Company’s banking partners.
• Regardless of the assigned duties, tasks, responsibilities, rights, as well as competence and the like, report to the Head of AML/AMLCO any findings she/he needs to be aware of.

AML Officer

• Stay on top of AML/CFT obligations applicable to CASPs and make sure our practices reflect current requirements.
• Take ownership of AML/CFT compliance with the seniority and independence needed to do the job well.
• Monitor compliance with AML/CFT requirements across the organisation.
• Identify and report suspicious activities (STRs/SARs) to the relevant authorities in a timely manner.
• Develop, implement, and keep our internal AML/CFT policies and procedures up to date.
• Conduct risk assessments related to crypto-assets and our client base.
• Act as our main point of contact with CySEC and other regulatory bodies.

Money Laundering Reporting Officer – MLRO

• Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive compliance programme that ensures adherence to CySEC regulations, as well as all relevant laws and industry standards across the European region
• Cover both the AML and Regulatory Compliance functions
• Be responsible for the complete and accurate provision of regulatory information required both internally (business stakeholders) and externally (regulatory bodies, auditors, etc.)
• Provide advice, guidance and assistance on compliance-related matters, as well as training to members of other departments, as necessary from time to time
• Handle pertinent communications with the relevant regulators and other supervisory authorities as may apply
• Analyse new compliance legislation, market developments and developments in the local and EU regulatory framework, and propose relevant implementation plans
• Review and identify compliance risks associated with business practices, third-party agreements, products and services, and propose and implement mitigation actions for those risks
• Produce and submit periodic compliance and AML reports to the Company’s management and to the regulatory bodies
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the annual compliance risk assessment and monitoring programs of the Company, reflecting the organization’s unique characteristics, and periodically revise these programs in light of emerging regulatory/compliance requirements
• Coordinate internal compliance reviews and monitoring activities, including periodic reviews of departments, and independently investigate and act on any matters related to compliance
• Review and approve marketing materials, websites, social media content and promotional campaigns for regulatory compliance and accuracy
• Investigate and resolve compliance-related issues, complaints or incidents in a timely and effective manner
• Any other duties that are requested and relevant to the role.

CySEC Compliance and AML Officer

• 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.

Compliance & AML Officer

• Day-to-day assistance for the Compliance Officers across relevant jurisdictions
• Ensure continuous compliance with regulatory requirements, license conditions, and reporting obligations
• Develop, implement, and update compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls in line with regulations
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business; advise senior management on required actions
• Oversee AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions, and risk management frameworks in accordance with regulatory standards
• Conduct internal compliance reviews, audits, and risk assessments; identify gaps and recommend corrective actions
• Support license applications, renewals, variations, and regulatory filings
• Provide compliance training and guidance to internal teams
• Liaise with legal, operations, and senior management to ensure compliance is embedded across the organization

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