Our client is a long-standing provider of cross-border corporate, wealth, and retirement planning services. Serving a broad international client base, including business owners, private investors, HNW’s and family offices, the firm offers tailored structuring and fiduciary solutions. They operate across multiple jurisdictions with a strong reputation for delivering independent, client-focused service.
Emerald Zebra is looking for an experienced Assistant AML & Compliance Officer to form part of the compliance team of our client’s office in Limassol, Cyprus. The Assistant AML & Compliance Officer will play a critical role in assisting the Director of Compliance to ensure the Company’s compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide support to the Director of Compliance in compliance related activities.
- Assisting in the relevant reporting obligations to CYSEC and internally.
- Assisting in designing and reviewing the effectiveness of internal policies/procedures and applicable regulations and make necessary recommendations to the Director of Compliance.
- Cooperating with various departments ensuring that procedures are in line with regulatory requirements.
- Undertaking periodic reviews of client files.
- Undertaking any compliance project work as and when required.
- Ensure adherence to AML, KYC, CDD, and EDD requirements
- Ensure all incidents/breaches/suspicious transactions are identified, recorded and escalated to the Director of Compliance.
- Investigate and escalate any identified risks, breaches, or compliance concerns in line with internal policies.
- Performing inspections to evaluate the Companys compliance with its legal and regulatory obligations and report the outcome to the Director of Compliance
- Stay up-to-date with local and international AML laws, regulations and developments.
- Performing any other assigned compliance-related tasks, including admin duties.
- Provide compliance-related training, support and guidance to internal teams, according to the instructions of Director of Compliance.
Candidate Profile
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the fiduciary sector (ASP preferable).
- Strong understanding of AML regulations and frameworks.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Detail-oriented with a strong ability to analyse information.
- Excellent research skills.
- Ability to work independently while being a team player.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in Greek and English.
- Holder of CySEC AML Certificate will be considered as advantage.
What our client offers
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Flexible working hours with option for partial remote working.
- Private health insurance.
- Training both in-house and external with company sponsorship for professional qualifications available.
- Great working environment and work life balance.
Apply to georgia.michaelides@emeraldzebra.cy
