Compliance Manager

Location: Hybrid - Cyprus
Reporting to Chief Legal Officer

The Purpose

- Own client and partner onboarding: conduct KYB and due diligence on complex corporate structures, UBOs, and governance/control frameworks.
- Establish, streamline, and maintain frictionless document collection workflows and onboarding pipeline tracking.
- Perform risk assessments for new and existing business relationships, including EDD.
- Screen entities and individuals for sanctions, PEPs, adverse media, and other risk indicators.
- Investigate and escalate high-risk findings and potential suspicious activity.
- Write and update AML, KYB and onboarding policies and procedures.
- Support regulatory audits, inspections and compliance reporting.
- Support the preparation of internal escalation reports.

What Makes You a Fit

- 4+ years of hands-on experience in a dedicated AML, KYB, or Compliance role within a high-risk sector.
- A recognized industry certification.
- Deep working knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks and GDPR/data privacy standards.
- Direct experience navigating compliance software such as Zygos or Ebos.
- Familiarity with the modern payments ecosystem, including EMIs, correspondent banking rails, crypto assets, and high-risk acquiring channels.
- Clear, precise writing for policies and reports.
- Strong organization and attention to detail.
- Curiosity, and a habit of digging until things make sense.

Nice to have

- Prior experience managing, mentoring, or supervising a compliance team is a strong plus, as the role can be scaled to a People Lead position for the right candidate.
- Legal training or a legal background.
- Knowledge of the Cyprus regulatory environment.

What's in it for you?

🏝️ 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays, and an extra day off for your birthday.
🏃‍♂️ Wellness allowance (from month three) and 📱 communication allowance.
💻 Top-spec laptop from day one.
🥗 Free lunch on Thursdays, plus ☕ coffee and snacks in the office.
💸 Benefits card with discounts across a wide range of services.
🚗 Office parking (first come, first served).

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