Compliance & AML Officer

You will take ownership of Direct Crypto Limited's AML/CFT and regulatory compliance programme, working closely with senior leadership and the Board to ensure the business is licensing-ready, regulation-compliant and operationally sound from day one. You will build the compliance framework from the ground up, helping shape a MiCA-regulated entity from inception.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AML/CFT policies, procedures and controls aligned to MiCAR, AMLR and CySEC requirements
• Build and continuously enhance the firm's financial crime framework: KYC, CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring and sanctions screening
• Contribute to the CASP post-licensing process, preparing compliance documentation, policies and regulatory submissions
• Conduct and maintain Business-Wide Risk Assessments (BWRA) and Customer Risk Assessments (CRA)
• Monitor EU regulatory developments (CySEC, EBA, FATF) and translate these into actionable guidance for management
• Prepare high-quality compliance reports for the Management Board and Board of Directors
• Support regulatory inspections, audits and supervisory engagements alongside the CORO and Managing Director
• Deliver compliance training and awareness programmes across the business

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' hands-on compliance or financial crime experience within a regulated financial services, payments or crypto-asset environment
• Strong working knowledge of MiCAR, AMLR, EU AML Directives, FATF recommendations and CySEC regulatory requirements
• Demonstrable experience managing KYC, CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring and sanctions compliance
• Experience supporting regulatory requirements, audits or inspections
• Strong analytical, organisational and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with regular change
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English and Greek
• Based in Cyprus
• Professional certifications: ICA, ACAMS, CAMS or equivalent (preferred)
• Prior experience in a MiCA, EMI or CASP-regulated environment (preferred)
• Familiarity with automated compliance and transaction monitoring platforms (preferred)

Benefits

• Flexible working hours with hybrid working options
• Annual training allowance and professional development support
• Financial support towards professional certifications (ICA, ACAMS or equivalent)