Responsibilities

• Work with the CO and MLRO on internal compliance policy review, including ongoing assessments, assisting with compliance review, internal audit reviews and ongoing or ad hoc reviews;
• Tracking new product/service launch compliance items;
• Handle, review and verify all applications for client on-boarding within available SLAs;
• Proficiency in compliance applications and programs such as Thomson Reuters, Worldcheck, KYC vendors, Chainalysis, etc.;
• Work closely with checker to ensure an effective 2 eye, 4 eye customer due diligence process;
• Good knowledge on provisions of local and AIFC laws, guidance, regulations and otherwise standards applicable to subject persons and knowledge of upcoming regulation of virtual currency policies is a strong plus;
• Good proficiency in conducting risk assessments, periodic/trigger reviews and enhanced due diligence;
• Monitoring and documentation of unusual activity or AML flags;
• Participate in internal and external training programs related to AML/CFT and other subjects that may form part of the day to day work requirements;
• Any general administration and ancillary activities as may be required and related to the above functions in accordance with the business requirements of the Company.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years’ directly related experience in a legal or compliance role with a substantial knowledge of relevant rules and regulations and the day-to-day compliance affairs;
• Fluent in Kazakh, Russian and English;
• An undergraduate degree is required and a law degree is a plus;
• Demonstrated ability to write effectively;
• Superior organizational skills;
• Strong communication skills.