GRS Recruitment are working on behalf of a leading international organisation to recruit a Senior Compliance Analyst to join their compliance function in Limassol. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to take ownership of compliance audits, file reviews, and risk oversight while working closely with global teams in a dynamic, regulated environment. If you are a highly analytical compliance professional with experience in audit, due diligence, and risk management, we’d love to hear from you.
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Evaluate new clients and related parties to assess business nature, ownership structure, source of funds, and risk factors.
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Conduct screening of new and existing clients to identify sanctions exposure, PEP status, and adverse media.
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Prepare and escalate high-risk and PEP cases for review by senior compliance stakeholders.
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Review and validate CDD/EDD files, including corporate structures, legal documentation, and UBO verification.
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Ensure accurate and compliant onboarding of clients, maintaining complete KYC records.
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Collaborate with internal teams and external third parties to obtain and clarify documentation.
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Prepare and file suspicious activity reports (SARs) when required.
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Support conflict check processes and help manage escalations.
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Lead and conduct detailed file audits and compliance assessments to ensure adherence to internal AML/KYC standards.
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Identify gaps, deficiencies, or process weaknesses and suggest actionable remediation plans.
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Document and track audit findings, ensuring timely resolution and reporting to management.
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Execute both scheduled and ad hoc reviews of client files to monitor compliance effectiveness.
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Maintain and update compliance-related risk registers (client risk, operational, regulatory, etc.).
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Monitor and record escalations, incidents, and risk events across compliance operations.
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Act as the point of contact for internal risk queries, ensuring effective escalation and resolution.
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Work with the Compliance Manager on developing risk mitigation initiatives.
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Support task delegation and workload management within the compliance team.
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Coordinate team workflows and incoming compliance requests, ensuring deadlines are met.
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Maintain and monitor an internal action tracker for all ongoing and upcoming compliance projects.
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Assist in operational planning and resource allocation across the compliance department.
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Conduct integrity reviews of compliance database records and ensure data accuracy (e.g., UBO, ID fields).
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Help refine and streamline compliance and administrative procedures.
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Prepare regular reports on file reviews, risk trends, and compliance metrics for senior management.
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Deliver or support internal training sessions to promote compliance awareness and best practice.
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Liaise with global compliance teams and business units to facilitate strong cross-functional cooperation.
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Support communication and issue resolution on complex compliance matters across departments.
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Keep current with evolving regulatory requirements, industry developments, and compliance trends.
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Perform additional duties as assigned by Compliance Management.
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Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, Risk, or a related discipline.
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in compliance, audit, or risk oversight, ideally within legal or regulated sectors.
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Strong working knowledge of AML, KYC, and regulatory frameworks.
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Proven experience conducting file reviews, audits, or internal compliance assessments.
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Understanding of risk registers and operational risk management principles.
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High attention to detail with an analytical and methodical approach.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
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Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
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Comfortable working in cross-functional and multi-jurisdictional teams.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.