Compliance & AML Officer

About the role

Direct Crypto Limited, a newly established entity at an advanced stage of applying for a MiCA-regulated Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license and part of the Wirex Holdings Ltd group, is looking for a hands-on Compliance & AML Officer. The role supports the Chief Operating & Risk Officer in building the firm's regulatory compliance and financial crime framework, with broad responsibility across regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, financial crime prevention and regulatory readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain AML/CFT policies, procedures and controls in line with MiCAR, AMLR, FATF recommendations and CySEC requirements
• Set up financial crime controls covering KYC, CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and ongoing customer monitoring
• Monitor EU regulatory developments and support regulatory reports, suspicious transaction reports and other disclosures
• Support the CASP authorization and post-authorization process, including documentation, policies, procedures and regulatory responses
• Support regulatory inspections, audits and information requests, and assist the CORO and Managing Director with engagement with CySEC
• Maintain the Business-Wide Risk Assessment and Customer Risk Assessments, and escalate compliance breaches and control weaknesses
• Prepare compliance and AML reports for management and the Board, track remediation activities and give day-to-day compliance guidance to operational teams
• Deliver compliance and AML training and promote a culture of compliance and financial crime prevention

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in compliance, AML or financial crime in a regulated financial services, payments, fintech or crypto-asset environment
• Demonstrable experience across KYC, CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and financial crime controls
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations, audits, inspections or licensing processes
• Experience developing compliance policies, procedures and control frameworks
• Current residency in Cyprus is mandatory

Required skills

• Knowledge of MiCAR, AMLR, EU AML requirements, FATF recommendations and CySEC expectations
• Analytical and investigative skills, excellent written and verbal English
• Preferred: ICA, ACAMS/CAMS or equivalent certification, experience with CySEC, familiarity with automated KYC, sanctions screening and compliance technology platforms, Greek language skills

What we offer

• Flexible working with hybrid options
• Annual training and professional development allowance
• Support for professional certifications such as ICA, ACAMS/CAMS
• Opportunity to help shape a MiCA-regulated entity from inception and to work within the Wirex Group