AMLCO & Senior Compliance Associate

About the role

In this role, you will manage all AMLCO deliverables for Coinbase's Cyprus MiFID entity, ensuring compliance with CySEC and EU regulations. You will be responsible for preparing key reports, conducting risk assessments, and engaging with regulatory bodies.

You will collaborate with first-line teams to evaluate compliance controls and develop local policies that align with EU requirements. The position involves oversight responsibilities and requires a proactive approach to regulatory engagement and compliance management.

The competitive salary for this role is set at €69,000 per year.

Skills that matter here

• AML/CFT: This role requires a strong background in AML/CFT to effectively lead compliance efforts and manage risk assessments.
• MiFID: Experience with MiFID regulations is essential for ensuring adherence to financial services compliance.
• compliance: You will oversee compliance frameworks and policies, ensuring they meet regulatory standards.
• financial crime: The role focuses on preventing financial crime through effective compliance strategies.
• risk assessment: Conducting AML risk assessments is a key responsibility to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• regulatory engagement: Engaging with regulatory bodies like CySEC and the FIU is crucial for maintaining compliance.

Who this role suits

• A candidate with 4-6 years of compliance experience in Cyprus-regulated financial services.
• Someone who has held senior positions and has hands-on experience with AML/CFT frameworks.
• A proactive individual comfortable with regulatory engagement and policy drafting.
• Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in Greek is a strong advantage.

From the employer

• Own all AMLCO deliverables for the Cyprus MiFID entity, including the Annual AMLCO Report, AML Risk Assessment, and periodic financial crime compliance reporting to senior management and the Board.
• Lead second-line monitoring and testing across AML/CFT and broader conduct/compliance areas, documenting results, findings, and remediation actions for internal governance bodies.
• Drive regulatory engagement with CySEC, the FIU, and competent authorities, coordinating responses to information requests, inspections, and thematic reviews.
• Partner with first-line teams to assess the effectiveness of onboarding, KYC/EDD, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and STR/SAR reporting controls, escalating gaps and driving remediation.
• Build and maintain local compliance and AML/CFT policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with EU/Cyprus requirements (MiFID II, AMLD, MiCA) and group-level standards.
• Support the Head of Compliance with day-to-day oversight, governance preparation, and key projects, serving as deputy during periods of absence.

• 4-6 years in compliance roles within Cyprus-regulated financial services, with direct AML/CFT and MiFID investment services exposure, including at least 2 years in senior-level positions.
• CySEC Advanced and CySEC AML certifications held.
• Demonstrated experience preparing AMLCO deliverables (Annual Reports, AML Risk Assessments) and executing second-line monitoring/testing programs.
• Proven track record engaging with CySEC, the FIU, or external auditors through inspections, thematic reviews, or regulatory reporting cycles.
• Hands-on experience drafting compliance policies and operating or overseeing AML/CFT frameworks within EU-regulated entities.
• Fluency in English required; Greek language proficiency is a strong plus.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

• Competitive salary of €69,000 per year.
• Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).
• Hybrid Role: Please expect to be remote 4 days per week and in-office on Wednesdays.