Our client, a Japanese owned Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM), based in Nicosia, is looking for a Compliance & AML Officer to join their team. 

Responsibilities: 

• Reviewing and updating the Company’s policies, procedures, AML manual and clients’ acceptance policy
• Conducting periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed
• Implementing the Company’s Compliance Monitoring Program
• Ensuring that the Company’s employees receive the requisite training in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Ensuring that the Company complies with Cyprus and EU laws, regulations and directives issued by CySEC, and its continuous obligations to CySEC
• Providing support and guidance to all functions of the Company in relation to various regulatory matters
• Tracking regulatory changes and ensure that needed changes are implemented in a timely manner
• Maintain and oversee the Company’s Compliance and AML framework in line with CySEC and EU regulations
• Act as the Company’s primary liaison with regulators
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports to CySEC and annual compliance/AML reports for the Board
• Conduct KYC/CDD, risk assessments, and transaction monitoring for investors, with a focus on international clients
• Manage investigations and reporting of suspicious transactions in accordance with AML laws
• Liaise with external lawyers and advisors on matters involving international investors
• Support fund operations (AIF and RAIF sub-funds) ensuring compliance across fund structures 
• Advise staff on compliance and AML matters as needed

Requirements:

• Degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or related field
• CySEC Advanced Certification will be considered an advantage
• 5 years of experience in a similar role preferably within an AIFM, investment firm, or financial institution
• Strong knowledge of EU and Cyprus financial regulations, including AIFMD, MiFID II, AML legislation and CySEC directives
• Proven    experience managing KYC/CDD, risk assessments, transaction monitoring and reporting to regulators
• Experience liaising with regulators, external advisors and international investors
• Excellent computer literacy
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills with attention to detail
• High integrity, discretion, and ability to work independently
• Fluency in Greek and English, both written and verbal

TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) to [email protected] and include the reference:  Compliance & AML Officer – VAC-C3941. We look forward to hearing from you!