Compliance & AML Officer

Compliance & AML Officer

Company

Wirex

Conditions

2 hours agoLead Nicosia, Cyprus (Remote) Remote Full Time Legal Jobs by Wirex

Wirex Wirex is a Web3 money app that allows users to buy, trade, and grow their digital and traditional assets. It provides a banking alternative built for Web3, offering a free account and a secure debit card for everyday crypto needs, trusted by over 6 million people. London, UK Funding Series B ($20M) Equity Crowdsale ($4.7M) Series A ($3M) Investors SBI Group About Wirex Wirex is a comprehensive Web3 money application trusted by over 6 million users since 2014, facilitating over $20 billion in crypto transactions. It offers a banking alternative built for the Web3 era, featuring a secure debit card that serves as a simple on and off-ramp for everyday crypto needs. Key features include Cryptoback™ rewards of up to 8% on card transactions, X-Accounts for earning up to 16% AER on selected currencies, and DUO for generating high APR passive earnings. Wirex provides users with access to institutional asset pricing, high spending limits with no monthly fees, and a free, instant cross-chain bridge for stablecoins and crypto. The platform supports top stablecoins like USDC and USDT across multiple blockchains and allows users to borrow stablecoins starting at 0% APR. View jobs by Wirex

Skills

Micar Fatf Compliance Reporting Examination Financial Crime Prevention Compliance Training Cdd Amlr Risk Assessment Kyc Aml Cft Edd Cysec Regulatory Audit Transaction Monitoring Sanctions Screening

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)

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