This is a great opportunity to join a multinational financial services group operating across the Wealth Management, Asset Management and Fund Management sectors. The group is seeking to appoint an experienced Head of Compliance and an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Officer for its Cyprus-based Alternative Investment Fund.The Group operates across multiple jurisdictions and maintains regulated entities supervised by:CySEC (Cyprus)FCA (United Kingdom)FSRA ADGM (United Arab Emirates)Swiss regulatory authorities.The successful candidate will join an international, dynamic environment and play a key role in strengthening and maintaining the compliance, AML/CFT, and governance framework of the Cyprus AIFM, while also supporting selected Group-wide regulatory and compliance initiatives.The role involves direct interaction with the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and senior management of the Group.The successful candidate will serve as Head of Compliance and AMLO of the Cyprus AIFM and will work closely with: The Board of Directors, the Group CEO, external legal and regulatory advisers, fund administrators, auditors, compliance service providers and software vendors, and senior management of the Group’s regulated entities across various jurisdictions.ResponsibilitiesCompliance, Regulatory Affairs & GovernanceLiaise with all business and support functions within the AIFM and wider Group on compliance mattersAssess and continuously monitor the AIFM’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations and regulatory requirementsMonitor the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures and internal control systemsEnsure compliance with all applicable CySEC, AIFMD, AML/CFT and related regulatory obligationsAct as the primary point of contact with CySEC and other relevant regulatory authoritiesPrepare and submit all required regulatory reports, filings and notifications within prescribed deadlinesEnsure ongoing compliance with AIFM license conditions and support regulatory approvals, license extensions and variationsMonitor regulatory developments and emerging compliance risks and implement required changesPrepare and present periodic Compliance Reports to the Board of DirectorsParticipate in Board meetings, Risk Committees and Compliance CommitteesAdvise senior management and the Board on regulatory developments, compliance risks and governance mattersReview and approve marketing materials and external communications from a regulatory perspectiveMonitor capital adequacy requirements and other regulatory obligations.AMLO ResponsibilitiesPerform the duties of AMLO in accordance with Cypriot legislation and CySEC requirementsMaintain and continuously enhance the AIFM’s AML/CFT frameworkOversee client, investor, counterparty and beneficial owner due diligence processesSupervise KYC, CDD, EDD and ongoing monitoring proceduresReview suspicious activities and conduct internal AML investigations where necessaryAssess Internal Suspicion Reports and prepare Internal Evaluation ReportsAct as the primary liaison with MOKAS and other competent authorities regarding AML mattersMaintain and oversee the risk-based client classification frameworkMonitor sanctions screening processes and restricted party screening controlsOrganise and deliver AML/CFT training programmes for employees and managementPrepare and submit all required AML-related reports and notifications.Compliance Monitoring Programme, Policies & ControlsDevelop, maintain and annually update the Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP)Conduct compliance reviews and testing of internal control systemsPrepare reports on monitoring activities and identified findingsEnsure timely implementation of corrective and remediation actionsDraft, maintain and update the Internal Operations Manual (IOM), AML Manual and other internal regulatory documentationDevelop and update policies relating to:Conflicts of InterestPersonal Account DealingAML/CFTOutsourcingComplaints HandlingMarket AbuseData Protectionand other regulatory mattersAssess the effectiveness of outsourced providers and delegated functions.Group Compliance SupportSupport the Group’s regulated entities in the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland and other jurisdictions on selected compliance and AML/CFT mattersCoordinate cross-border regulatory and compliance projectsAssist with the establishment of new regulated entities, investment funds and licensed structuresSupport the harmonisation of compliance policies, governance frameworks and internal procedures across the GroupAssist with regulatory inspections, internal audits and remediation projectsProvide regulatory guidance and recommendations to Group management on evolving compliance risks and obligations.Key SkillsUniversity degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related disciplineHolder of the CySEC Advanced Certificate (mandatory)Holder of the CySEC AML Certificate (mandatory)Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Compliance and/or AML functionsExperience within an AIFM, UCITS Management Company, Investment Firm, Asset Manager or other regulated financial institutionStrong knowledge of CySEC regulations, AIFMD requirements, AML legislation and regulatory reporting obligationsExperience dealing directly with regulators and regulatory inspectionsExcellent analytical, organisational and communication skillsAbility to work independently within a dynamic and international environmentFluent written and spoken English and Greek are requiredRussian language skills will be considered an advantage.