Deputy AMLCO, Digital Payments – 1-Year Contract

Role Overview

• The Deputy AMLCO assists the AMLCO in ensuring that the Company maintains compliance with all applicable AML laws and regulations, specifically Cyprus and EU AML/CTF Laws/Directives.
• Implements the card schemes (Visa/MasterCard) requirements into our Compliance program.
• Monitors merchants' activity to identify suspicious transactions, conducts investigations and prepares summary of any findings to the AML Compliance officer.
• Assists with the management of the suspicious activity reporting process, internally and externally.
• Responds to all requests made by the regulatory and/or enforcement bodies in a prompt manner.
• Interacts with internal and external auditors by providing information and documentation to support audit fieldwork.
• Proposes enhancements to the existing AML/CTF program and underlying controls.
• Assists with the development and delivery of training programs at all levels.
• Ensures that Company policies and procedures are current and reflect the regulatory obligations in force and prepares and recommends revisions as appropriate.
• Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Contributes to the overall success of the Company by performing all duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Acts as the main point of contact and liaise with Sales, Underwriting, Risk and Internal Audit departments.
• Assists during internal and external audits as well as inspections by regulatory bodies, including follow up and implementation of remedial actions.
• Analyses legal and regulatory requirements in relation to new verticals/industries, and drafts guidance to the business on how to approach them.

Requirements

• CAMS/ ICA certified – advantage
• CySEC’s AML Certification – a must.
• 5+ years' experience in a financial services compliance role
• a must.
• Proven effectiveness at managing complex matters from inception to closure.
• Experience supervising compliance activities and coaching others.
• Ability to understand processes and emerging regulatory requirements and the ability to translate these into commensurate procedures and policies.
• AML transaction monitoring experience.
• Excellent communication, analytical skills and critical thinking.
• Ability to make decisions and support them based on current legal and regulatory framework.
• Experience in the payments industry – advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Team player
• Excellent written and verbal English, and Greek. Other languages a plus.

Benefits

• A challenging job in a fast developing, international company;
• Friendly work environment where you can thrive and develop your skills.
• Work-from-home options.
• Competitive remuneration package