AML Officer

Freedom24 is a trusted online broker with expertise in the US, European, and Asian stock markets, registered in Cyprus, and offers a broad range of services in the financial markets.

Freedom Team is a union of highly qualified professionals on the market, bursting with vibrant energy and pioneer ideas. All of us are goal-oriented with a strong belief in teamwork power built on the strength of each of us. We work in a fast-paced environment and within cross-functional teams. We are dedicated to achieving the best possible result, and no one thinks he doesn’t make a change.

If you feel like you’re a good fit for us and we are a good fit for you, go ahead and check this position out.

Responsibilities

• Perform AML Officer duties, including source-of-funds checks and customer onboarding in line with the Company’s Customer Acceptance Policy.
• Review KYC/CDD documentation and monitor customers’ economic profiles and ongoing activity.
• Investigate monitoring alerts, identify suspicious activity and escalate concerns in accordance with internal procedures.
• Develop, maintain and monitor the effective implementation of the AML Manual, compliance policies, procedures and controls.
• Advise employees on AML and compliance matters and support the consistent application of internal requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of the Annual AML Compliance Officer Report for the Board of Directors.
• Handle or coordinate responses to requests and enquiries from MOKAS, CySEC and other relevant regulators.
• Develop and conduct checks under the Compliance Monitoring Programme, document findings and follow up on remedial actions.
• Monitor regulatory developments, assess their impact on the Company and support implementation of required changes.
• Prepare compliance reports, support internal and external audits, coordinate compliance matters across departments and deliver induction and ongoing staff training.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant AML and/or compliance experience in a regulated financial services company, such as a bank, investment firm, broker, payment institution or fintech.
• Practical knowledge of AML/CFT requirements, including KYC/CDD, source-of-funds checks, client monitoring, suspicious activity escalation and compliance controls.
• Familiarity with Cyprus and EU financial services regulation. Experience dealing with CySEC and MOKAS is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and handle confidential matters.
• Fluent English is required. Knowledge of Greek or Russian would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Work in a modern office in the center of Limassol with an open-minded and professional team;
• Visa sponsorship for the employee and their family members;
• Relocation package, including reimbursement for flights and accommodation for 1 month;
• The company covers 50% of the annual cost of the health plan, which the employee can choose with any insurance company;
• Company-provided life insurance;
• 21 working days of paid vacation;
• 12 additional days off per year, provided by the company;
• Paid sick leave;
• Team-building activities, corporate events, football and volleyball clubs, sports events, and challenges.