AML & Sanctions Compliance Specialist – Brazil
We’re looking for an experienced AML Compliance Manager who will take ownership of our global AML/CTF framework and help ensure that our operations remain safe, compliant, and resilient across ~47 countries. This role combines hands-on expertise with strategic oversight: from designing policies and risk matrices to working with regulators, running investigations, and collaborating across teams to keep our compliance standards strong and scalable.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining AML/CTF and sanctions compliance programs and policies, including a global risk matrix (covering approximately 47 countries).
- Conducting AML/CTF and sanctions risk assessments, and designing, implementing, and automating risk-based AML/CTF and sanctions controls within the Company’s systems, including the development and recommendation of appropriate risk mitigation measures.
- Interacting with regulatory authorities and participating in inspections and audits related to the Company’s compliance with AML/CTF legislation.
- Conducting KYC/CDD/EDD reviews, including sanctions screening of clients, partners, vendors.
- Conducting AML/CTF and sanctions risk assessments for new business launches (markets or products).
- Conducting legal research on AML/CFT and sanctions legislation across relevant jurisdictions.
- Maintaining and regularly updating lists of high-risk countries and monitoring related legal, regulatory, and geopolitical developments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, Audit, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Compliance, AML/CFT, Financial Crime, or Regulatory Risk roles.
- Strong understanding of AML/CFT and sanctions frameworks, including: FATF Recommendations, EU AML Directives, US, UK, EU and UN sanctions regimes.
- Professional certifications are a strong advantage (e.g., ACAMS, ICA Diploma in AML/Financial Crime/Compliance).
- Experience using OSINT techniques and tools to support KYC/CDD/EDD, investigations, and risk assessments.
- Practical knowledge of sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and related investigations.
- Experience in implementing AML/CTF risk assessment and control frameworks, including analysis of applicable legislation, regulatory requirements & risk mitigation measures.
- Sound knowledge of general compliance, including corruption, conflict of interests, related party transactions, compliance risk assessment, KYC, etc.
- Familiarity with screening tools such as Refinitiv World Check, Dow Jones, LexisNexis, ComplyAdvantage, or similar.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure, meeting tight deadlines.
- Advanced English command.
- Stable salary, official employment
- Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule
- Relocation package offered for candidates moving to Cyprus
- Access to professional counseling services including psychological, financial, and legal support
- Discount club membership
- Diverse internal training programs
- Partially or fully paid additional training courses
- All necessary work equipment
