Job Description

Job Description

A well-established international business consulting firm is seeking to recruit a Compliance Officer to work full time at their offices in Nicosia.

Key duties:

• Conduct comprehensive AML/KYC due diligence on prospective and existing clients in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal compliance standards
• Collect, validate, and assess all required KYC documentation, ensuring accuracy, authenticity, and completeness prior to onboarding
• Establish clients’ economic profile and ML/FT risk assessments
• Perform risk assessments on clients, assigning risk classifications based on established methodologies
• Carry out Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients
• Execute sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening through screening tools, documenting all findings and ensuring proper escalation of potential matches
• Assess and validate clients’ source of funds and source of wealth in line with AML regulatory expectations
• Identify potential red flags, inconsistencies, or unusual activity during the onboarding review and escalate to senior management as required
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready KYC files within the company’s KYC systems
• Ensure timely updating and recording of all due diligence findings, risk assessments, and supporting documentation within internal systems
• Communicate professionally with personnel to request additional information, clarify KYC gaps, and ensure full compliance with onboarding requirements
• Ensure all onboarding-related activities comply with applicable AML legislation, regulatory obligations, and internal procedures
• Conduct periodic KYC refresh reviews for existing clients based on their assigned risk level, ensuring ongoing compliance
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry best practices to ensure onboarding procedures remain up-to-date and effective
• Contribute to the continuous enhancement of onboarding workflows and AML/KYC documentation standards
• Uphold strict confidentiality and data-protection standards when handling sensitive client information
• Participate in AML training sessions and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Perform any other reasonable duties or tasks assigned that are relevant to the role and responsibilities

Skills and requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic qualification in law, accounting or a business-related discipline
• Experience with automated KYC and AML monitoring tools
• A minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar role
• Good knowledge of the EU and local AML/CTF regulatory requirements
• ICA Certification in Anti Money Laundering for ICPAC and CBA Members
• Excellent spoken and written command of the English and Greek languages
• Additional languages will be considered an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and prioritise tasks, so as to meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Strong sense of commitment, responsibility and professionalism
• Reliability, honesty, discretion and respect for confidentiality
• Pleasant disposition and professional attitude
• Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of Cyprus

Benefits

• Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30 am - 5.30 pm, Friday 8.30 am - 2.00 pm
• Attractive remuneration package
• 20 days annual leave 

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their CVs including a cover letter in English to recruit@ocsmail.biz 

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Mercury Consulting (Cyprus) Ltd