Our client, a Fintech company in Limassol, is looking to recruit an experienced Russian- and English-speaking AML Compliance Officer.
Responsibilities:
Client Onboarding & Documentation Review:
- Review client onboarding documents (e.g., Know Your Customer (KYC), identification, proof of address) to ensure compliance with legal and internal requirements;
- Verify client information for accuracy and completeness as part of the onboarding process;
- Conduct due diligence checks on new clients, including background checks, to ensure that they meet regulatory and internal risk requirements;
- Ensure that client profiles are accurately maintained and updated in the system.
Screening & Alert Management:
- Monitor and review alerts generated from sanctions screening and other automated tools for detecting high-risk clients or transactions (e.g., PEP screening, adverse media);
- Investigate potential matches from sanctions screening, escalate cases of concern, and document findings;
- Ensure the timely resolution of alerts while maintaining thorough records of the screening process.
Compliance Monitoring & Reporting:
- Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments to ensure that internal processes meet compliance standards.
- Assist in preparing and submitting reports to regulatory bodies
Policy & Procedure Management:
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating compliance policies and procedures as necessary.
Requirements:
- Languages – Russian, English are mandatory;
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance;
- Strong understanding of client onboarding requirements and KYC processes;
- Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks, especially in the areas of client onboarding and transaction monitoring;
- Experience in reviewing client documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance;
- Familiarity with sanctions screening, PEP screening, and adverse media tools;
- Skills in conducting compliance audits and preparing detailed compliance reports for regulatory bodies;
- Ability to analyze large volumes of data (e.g., screening alerts) and identify suspicious activity requiring further investigation.
Working hours:
- The working hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm with one hour lunch break (office-based position, not remote).
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Russian-speaking AML Compliance Officer with reference number 3116.
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