Our client is an online Financial Services company based in Limassol and they are currently looking to recruit an experienced and dynamic individual in the role of AML / Compliance Operator. 

About the client:

Our client was founded in 2017 with the mission to harness blockchain technology to provide unprecedented financial freedom, economic opportunity, and income equality for the 99%. It’s time to replace our current financial systems with a new model that only ever acts in the best interest of the community. Our goal is to act as a catalyst for financial disruption on a global scale by offering services that will bring the next 100 million people into cryptocurrency. Through our mobile wallet, company members can deposit cryptocurrency to earn up to 10% annually on their coins, or use their crypto as collateral to get a loan at rates as low as 4.95%. #unbankyourself 

Our client addresses the financial needs of today’s consumers worldwide through a democratized reward income and lending platform accessible via a mobile app. With a mission to put unparalleled economic freedom in the hands of the people, and a core belief that financial services should only do what is in the best interests of the community, the client offers a modern platform where membership provides access to curated financial services that are not available through traditional financial institutions. 

Crypto holders can earn high-yield compounding interest by transferring coins to their Wallet and can borrow fiat currency against their crypto collateral at the lowest interest rates in the space. The team is committed to doing good and doing well. We believe in the power of disruption and the importance of decentralization to create a new system that acts in the best interest of everyone.
Each member of our team brings something unique and innovative to the table, but the common thread that links us together is our passion for blockchain, equality, and leading the next financial revolution that changes the equation to bring power back to the people.

Role Purpose:

An exciting opportunity has come about to join our client in the AML/ Compliance Operations Department as they expand into Europe. This is a full time role working remotely initially and then from their offices in Limassol

Responsibilities /Duties:

• The key responsibilities of this Global role will be to support the clients AML Compliance program, assisting the Retail onboarding process and undertake lifecycle compliance management for those retail customers.
• You will also be assisting the UK and US compliance teams with analytical and reporting activity, including Retail and Partner sales areas. 
• This is an exciting and varied role working alongside our retail customers and clients to ensure they, and our business, are protected. 
• You will preferably have had previous experience of onboarding retail customer, as well as some moderate knowledge of AML legislation 

What will you be doing?

• Performing CDD on retail customers (including EDD) 
• Performing customer lifecycle compliance monitoring and re-evaluation on Retail customers 
• Compliance analysis & support as relevant/required, including Retail and partners sales areas, across processes relevant to the role, including analysis & support of Operational
• Compliance control for onshore processes. Eg Due Diligence, control checks, training, transaction monitoring alerts and escalations 
• Support the Risk management framework 
• Internal Reporting – compilation, provision & support of the Global Compliance team
• Maintain sound professional working relationships with other Compliance teams, business development, and management 
• Produce accurate, timely and relevant MI for Global compliance 

We tend to look for people with: 

• First and foremost, a positive attitude and a passion for learning along with: 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience of onboarding retail customers 
• Compliance awareness with a good understanding of the compliance challenges facing the business, including Sanctions and PEPs 
• An ability to work flexibly and re-prioritise work as appropriate 
• Able to present solutions and influence final decision of line manager 
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written 
• Manages and plans own work load 
• Ability to translate research and analysis well into reasoned recommendations that informs effectively the decision-making process 

Desirable:

• Relevant business knowledge and experience of two regions, distribution channels or entities 
• Multilingual 
• Experience with Zendesk 
• Actively makes recommendation and solutions upwards 

What’s in it for you:

• You’ll be welcomed into a high-performing team and as part of the deal, we offer a competitive package, an annual training allowance, a company culture of change and continuous improvement, a challenging and rewarding work environment with a genuine opportunity to develop. 
• Our client is currently operating fully remotely while navigating COVID-19 guidelines, however have offices in Hoboken, New York City, London, Tel Aviv and Cyprus and employs remote employees based in cities all around the world. 

This position is open to all qualified applicants in Cyprus as my client builds its presence globally. My client is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at the company.

TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) to [email protected] and include the reference:  AML / Compliance Operator – VAC-C20170G. We look forward to hearing from you!