Compliance and Risk Officer – AML/CFT Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Compliance and Risk Officer to ensure adherence to AML/CFT regulations within the Seychelles jurisdiction and support the Head of Group Risk, Legal, Compliance and Customer Care on related matters.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee in‑country implementation of Group Compliance and Risk policies.
• Establish and maintain frameworks to meet regulatory, internal policy and procedural requirements.
• Prepare and deliver training, and conduct timely compliance checks.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise management.
• Perform continual compliance and risk assessments across Group companies.
• Act as liaison with subsidiaries, law‑enforcement and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on customers.
• Handle AML requests, Suspicious Transaction Reports and analyse complex transactions.
• Develop internal policies and procedures, and report to the Chief Risk Officer on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Provide ancillary administrative support as needed.

Required profile

• Degree in Law and/or Management/LLB (Hons) or equivalent qualification.
• Professional certification such as ACAMS or ICA is an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar compliance or risk role within a regulated entity.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and practices.
• Excellent written and oral English; French proficiency is a plus.
• High ethical standards, ability to work under pressure.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office tools.