About the Role
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.
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)
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
Benefits
- Flexible working hours with hybrid working options
- Annual training allowance and professional development support
- Financial support towards professional certifications (ICA, ACAMS or equivalent)