AML & Sanctions Compliance Specialist

Department: Compliance & Integrity

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cyprus

Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

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.

Job Benefits

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

Other facts

Tech stack

AML Compliance,Sanctions Compliance,Risk Assessment,KYC,CDD,EDD,Legal Research,Regulatory Interaction,Analytical Skills,Problem-Solving Skills,Attention to Detail,OSINT Techniques,Transaction Monitoring,Compliance Frameworks,Sanctions Screening,Financial Crime

About inDrive

inDrive is a global mobility and urban services platform. The inDrive app has been downloaded over 390 million times, and has been the second most downloaded mobility app for the third consecutive year. In addition to ride-hailing, inDrive provides an expanding list of urban services, including intercity transportation and delivery. In 2023, inDrive launched New Ventures, a venture and M&A arm.

inDrive operates in 1065 cities in 48 countries. Driven by its mission of challenging social injustice, the company is committed to having a positive impact on the lives of one billion people by 2030. It pursues this goal both through its core business, which supports local communities via a fair pricing model; and through the work of inVision, its non-profit arm. inVision’s community empowerment programs help to advance education, sports, arts and sciences, gender equality and other vital initiatives.

For more information visit www.inDrive.com

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Website: http://www.inDrive.com

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Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

What you'll do

The specialist will develop, implement, and maintain AML/CTF and sanctions compliance programs across approximately 47 countries. They will also conduct risk assessments, interact with regulatory authorities, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

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What does a AML & Sanctions Compliance Specialist do at inDrive?

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Why join inDrive as a AML & Sanctions Compliance Specialist?

inDrive is a leading IT Services and IT Consulting company.

Is the AML & Sanctions Compliance Specialist position at inDrive remote?

The AML & Sanctions Compliance Specialist position at inDrive is based in Nicosia, Cyprus, Cyprus. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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