Compliance Officer ensuring compliance with Estonian financial regulations and working closely with authorities. Drafting policies and conducting training within a remote - first crypto payments company.
About the role
- Compliance Officer and AMLCO for a tech startup in Cyprus. Responsible for regulatory compliance and managing financial crime risks.
Responsibilities
- Act as the approved Compliance Officer and AMLCO for CIF, representing the firm before CySEC
- Define reporting requirements and prepare, review, and submit mandatory regulatory reports to CySEC (e.g., Annual Compliance Report, Annual AML Report)
- Review and approve marketing materials, publications, and client communications to ensure compliance with MiFID II
- Oversee handling of client complaints and manage escalations to the Financial Ombudsman
- Act as the MLRO in Cyprus
- Own and maintain Cyprus-specific CDD and Transaction Monitoring (TM) policies and procedures
- Review escalations of complex, high-risk cases from the 1st Line of Defense (1LOD)
- Participate in risk assessment cycles and product risk approvals
- Provide Cyprus-specific financial crime insights and translate them into improvements for FINOM’s TM and CDD risk engine
- Lead ad hoc departmental projects (e.g., vendor initiatives, CDD geo-expansion)
- Perform additional duties to support operational efficiency, as needed or assigned by management
- Oversee and control the KYC reliance arrangement between Aksys and FINOM (per Article 31 of Cyprus AML Law)
- Collaborate with Control Testing & Quality Assurance teams to ensure FINOM’s 1LOD processes meet CySEC standards for Aksys clients
- Provide practical guidance, manuals, and procedures for 1LOD, 2LOD escalations, and Risk Management teams
- Design and deliver mandatory internal AML and Compliance training programs for staff
Requirements
- Must be a resident of Cyprus and currently living in Cyprus
- Holder of the CySEC Advanced Certificate and CySEC AML Certificate
- 3–5 years of proven experience in a 2nd Line of Defense (Compliance/AML) role within a CySEC-regulated Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF)
- Strong knowledge of Cyprus AML legislation, CySEC directives, and the EU MiFID II framework
- Detail-oriented, highly motivated self-starter with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Start-up mindset: proactive, results-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Business-enabling mindset, avoiding a restrictive “Compliance says No” approach
- Ability to empower the business while maintaining regulatory integrity
- Critical thinker who challenges the status quo and develops innovative, practical solutions
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex compliance concepts clearly and concisely
- Comfortable engaging with stakeholders across different seniority levels
- Able to present ideas in a simple, practical manner to non-compliance professionals
- English AND Greek – full working proficiency
Benefits
- Make a genuine impact on the product
- Join our upward trajectory, and grow with us
- Work in the EU
- Enjoy the flexibility of traveling and working remotely or in a hybrid model across Europe
- Become a stock options holder
- Unlock your inner entrepreneur and align your aspirations with ours through our Stock Options Program
- Receive unwavering support and care
- Finom stands by you at every step, embodying our commitment to your well-being and success reflected in our modern, friendly, and eco-conscious corporate culture
- Work & Swim program
- Immerse yourself in our exclusive Work & Swim Program
- Spend one month in a comfortable corporate apartment in enchanting Cyprus
- Equal Opportunity Statement
- We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company
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