Compliance , Legal
Location: Larnaca
Reference: 6539
Date Posted: 10/05/2023
Assistant AML Officer
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CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a long-established provider of Audit, Accounting & Tax related services to both local and international clients, we are seeking to recruit an Assistant AML Officer to join their growing team based in Larnaca. The successful applicant will primarily be responsible for assisting with the performance, coordination and monitoring of the day-to-day Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance process for new and existing clients by obtaining all relevant documentation. You will ideally be educated to degree level in Law, Finance, Economics or a related field and possess approximately 2+ years of previous experience working in a relevant role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Greek & English are essential.
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Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Assisting with performance, coordination and monitoring the day to day Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance process for new and existing clients by obtaining all relevant documentation.
  • Ongoing monitoring of the firm’s clients based on the applicable regulatory and legislative provisions.
  • Communication with clients for obtaining KYC documentation.
  • Reporting to the firm’s AML Compliance Officer.
  • Ensuring that the firm are fully compliant with the requirements of the regulatory authority.
  • Dealing with the applicable laws and/or regulatory requirements and attending seminars in order to remain updated with Watch lists, Restriction lists, regulatory updates & legal developments.
  • Due diligence on new clients, review and verification of received documents making analytical risk assessment for new clients on computerised system and preparing internal reports upon completion of a client’s KYC.
  • Any other ad-hoc activities not listed above, that may occur that related to compliance reporting.
  • Updating the firm’s manual.
  • Respond promptly to requests from relevant authorities as required.

Key Skills/Experience: 

  • Educated to degree level in Law, Finance, Economics, Accounting or any other related field.
  • Approximately 2+ years of relevant experience as an AML/Compliance Officer.
  • Excellent communication skills in English and in Greek (written/spoken).
  • Strong client service skills are essential.
  • Perform well under pressure.
  • Vigilant to perform independent testing on controls.
  • Ability to keep up-to-date with relevant regulations that may impact the firm and its clients.
  • Analytical and problem solving abilities coupled with attention to detail.
  • Able to meet the targeted timeline’s for completing the testing and report and ability to use own initiative, prioritise and work independently.
  • Be able to read and understand Financial Statements.

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