Experienced AML Officer, Central Compliance Services, Nicosia Office (Ref:714907WD)

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Job Description & Summary

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At PwC, we uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships and turn challenges into opportunities. We redefine possibilities for our clients and communities, supporting you in making a meaningful impact that reaches far beyond PwC.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Experienced AML Officer with a strong understanding of regulatory and AML compliance, to join our centralized Compliance Services team. The successful candidate will play a key role in conducting due diligence and supporting the maintenance of compliance within a multi-jurisdictional regulatory framework. This role demands a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to independently apply international AML standards with expertise and judgment.

Your responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible to:

• Lead and perform thorough AML/CFT due diligence and KYC Profiles reviews for new and existing clients, ensuring compliance with the Cyprus AML legal and regulatory requirements and the internal policies of PwC.

• Conduct client risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate AML/CFT risks.

• Be able to identify suspicious client transactions and behaviors and escalate any concerns for further investigation in accordance with the internal policies of PwC.

• Collaborate with business units and client-facing teams to collect, review, and validate onboarding documentation and KYC data, ensuring completeness and adherence to the internal policies of PwC.

• Manage and optimize KYC/AML on-boarding procedures and processes and monitor the automated systems and tools utilized by PwC.

• Provide expert guidance and training to junior team members as well as to the client-facing teams to promote KYC/AML compliance awareness.

• Respond promptly to inquiries, deliver high-quality work, and manage ad-hoc requests from client-facing personnel.

What You Bring

• A University Degree and/or Master's Degree in the fields of Compliance and Risk Management, Anti-corruption, Corporate Governance and Compliance, Law, or another risk management and compliance related field.

• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ACAMS, ICA Diploma in AML) and/or relevant AML certificates presented by ICPAC and/or CySEC are strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in AML/CFT regulatory compliance roles with an ICPAC/CySEC/Cyprus Bar Association regulated entity.

• Excellent command of Greek and English (written and spoken).

• Advanced computer literacy, with experience using KYC screening tools, compliance software, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Exceptional attention to detail combined with an analytical approach to problem-solving and risk assessment.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Collaborative team player with demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal teams and external stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Benefits

💸A competitive remuneration package with a 13th salary

🪙Provident Fund

🏥Medical Insurance

🏥Life Insurance

🚀Ongoing development and accelerated career

🧑‍💻Inclusive culture of innovation and excellence

🤖Cutting-edge technology, such as ChatPwC, our AI-powered assistant

📚Study assistance and financial aid for professional qualifications

🕑 Hybrid working model

💻FlexMenu (such as FlexDay, FlexWeek, FlexPlace and many more)

🏃🏽‍♂️Friday afternoon off

🏝️Reduced work schedule during summer months

🏡Additional paid time off for significant life events, such as maternity and paternity

🧘🏼Wellness Initiatives like physio sessions & nutritionist

🎁Wedding, Civil Union & Childbirth/adoption gifts

🤵Dress for the Occasion

🅿️Free parking

At PwC Cyprus, we are deeply committed to promoting accessibility and inclusion for all individuals, regardless of their abilities. Aligned with PwC’s Network Disability Inclusion approach, we prioritise accessible and inclusive design in both our physical and digital environments, for which you can also read in our Accessibility Statement.

If you need information in another format and/or require accommodation(s) during recruitment, please email cy_careers@pwc.com.

Deadline of applications: 30 November 2026

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidentiality

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Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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