Junior Compliance Officer
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- 2+ Years Experience
- Certification CySEC
- Compliance KYC/AML
- English, Greek
- Onboarding/Screening
About this role
The Junior Compliance Officer will support the Compliance function in the day-to-day implementation of the Company’s regulatory and compliance framework. The role focuses on client onboarding, transactional KYC, ongoing monitoring, and internal controls, while providing operational support to senior members of the Compliance Department.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the execution of the Compliance Monitoring Programme to ensure adherence to applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor regulatory updates, circulars, directives, and guidance issued by CySEC, the Central Bank of Cyprus, and other relevant authorities, and assist in assessing their impact on the Company’s activities.
- Contribute to the timely update of internal policies, procedures, and controls following regulatory developments.
- Support client onboarding activities, including the review and assessment of KYC and due diligence documentation in line with internal policies and AML/CFT obligations.
- Perform transactional KYC reviews, including assessment of transactions, source of funds, and transaction rationale, and escalate findings where necessary.
- Conduct client screening checks (sanctions, PEPs, adverse media) during onboarding and throughout the business relationship, supporting periodic and event-driven reviews.
- Ensure client files, KYC records, and supporting documentation remain accurate, complete, and up to date in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Assist with ongoing monitoring activities and contribute to client risk assessments and client categorisation processes.
- Carry out desk-based compliance checks and internal reviews to assess the effectiveness of policies, procedures, and control measures.
- Support the preparation of periodic and ad hoc compliance and regulatory reports for senior management, the Board of Directors, and supervisory authorities.
- Review marketing materials and client communications to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal guidelines.
- Assist senior Compliance team members with regulatory correspondence, information requests, and submissions to competent authorities.
- Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of compliance-related policies and procedures across the organisation.
- Maintain organised compliance records, registers, and internal documentation.
- Cooperate with other departments to support compliance awareness and promote a culture of regulatory adherence.
- Participate in internal projects, inspections, and special compliance assignments as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least two (2) years of relevant experience in a compliance or regulatory role.
- CySEC Certification will be considered an advantage.
- Practical understanding of KYC, transactional due diligence, and AML/CFT requirements.
- Familiarity with client onboarding, screening tools, and ongoing monitoring processes will be considered an advantage.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Greek and English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.