AML Compliance Manager

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining AML and CTF programs and policies, AML risk matrix on the global level (approx. 47 countries)
• Money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment
• Identification and implementation of anti-money laundering (AML) and countering terrorist financing (CTF) controls
• Automation of AML and CTF controls in company’s systems
• Interaction with authorities and participation in inspections and audits regarding the company’s compliance with AML and CTF legislation.
• Performing transaction monitoring and investigating suspicious transactions and user activity.
• Conducting KYC/CDD/EDD reviews for clients, partners, and vendors.
• Designing and delivering AML/CTF training for the employees.
• Develop, implement and maintain AML/CTF guidelines and procedures in accordance with legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Business launch money laundering and terrorist financing assessment.
• Managing communications with the main stakeholders, auditors, and financial institutions.
• Cross functional interactions with responsible units regarding AML/CTF.

Qualifications

• Degree in Legal, Compliance, Finance, Audit, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Compliance, AML/CFT, Financial Crime, or Regulatory Risk functions
• In depth knowledge of relevant international and regional AML frameworks: FATF Recommendations, EU AML Directives, OFAC, UN Sanctions, and local FIU regulations.
• Professional certifications are a strong advantage: ACAMS, ICA Diploma in AML / Financial Crime / Compliance
• KYC/CDD/EDD processes, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring systems
• AML/CTF risk assessment and control frameworks
• Sound knowledge of general compliance, including corruption, money laundering, terrorist financing, conflict of interests, compliance risk assessment, ethical behavior, sanctions, and KYC/AML procedures.
• Familiarity with AML/sanctions tools such as Refinitiv World Check, Dow Jones, LexisNexis, ComplyAdvantage, or similar.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, attention to detail, and independent decision making.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, meeting tight deadlines.
• Advanced English command.

Conditions & Benefits

• Stable salary, official employment
• Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule
• Relocation package offered for candidates moving to Cyprus
• Access to professional counseling services including psychological, financial, and legal support
• Discount club membership
• Diverse internal training programs
• Partially or fully paid additional training courses
• All necessary work equipment