CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an established International Bank with regional offices in Limassol, we are seeking to recruit an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO) to join their expanding team. The successful applicant will primarily be responsible for the AML Compliance of the Bank’s operations here in Cyprus, and as a result should possess approximately 5+ years of relevant experience within a similar Compliance focused position gained working in the Banking, Financial Services and/or Payments Industries. Excellent communication skills in Greek & English are a must. An excellent remuneration and benefits package is on offer, as well as working hours from Monday - Friday 08:00 to 15:30.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Overseeing the AML function of the Bank.
• Establishing, implementing and maintaining adequate policies and procedures.
• Ensuring on-going compliance to meeting reporting obligations.
• Reporting and communicating with regulatory authorities such as the Central Bank of Cyprus and MOKAS.
• Maintaining up to date compliance records (logs, reports, correspondence etc).
• Coordinating ad-hoc projects that touch upon AML and advising senior management.
• Assessing all KYC/CDD documents relating to customer account and transaction monitoring.
• Establishing customer ML/FT risk and monitoring customers in terms of risk vis-à-vis their business relationship.
• Review, investigate and assist in the resolution of client complaints.
• Ensuring all the Bank’s employees are fully aware of their responsibilities and duties relating to AML/CFT, and that relevant training takes place on a regular basis.

Key Skills/Experience:  

• University degree in Law, Economics, Business, finance or other related field.
• Any relevant professional certification will be considered an advantage.
• Approximately 5+ years of relevant working experience in a Compliance role within the Banking, Financial Services and/or Payments Industry.
• Fluent in both English and Greek (written and oral).
• Computer literacy, knowledgeable in Excel.
• Able to work on own initiative, independently, prioritize workload and pay attention to detail.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR7618. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.