Compliance & AML Officer - Nicosia

  • Location:

    Cyprus, Nicosia

  • Discipline:

    Finance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Benefits:

    The client is offering a salary based on experience, qualifications and skills

  • Published:

    19-11-2025

  • Expiry date:

    19-02-2026

  • Reference:

    3941

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

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