AML/CFT Specialist

About the role

The AML/CFT Specialist will support the financial organization in detecting and preventing money‑laundering and terrorist financing activities. The role involves analysing client transactions, assessing risk, and ensuring compliance with Armenian AML/CFT regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse transactions to identify suspicious or high‑risk activities and prepare mandatory reports, including Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs).
• Review “Know Your Customer” (KYC) questionnaires submitted by clients and assess AML/CFT risk scores.
• Decide on establishing, continuing, suspending, or refusing business relationships or transactions based on compliance findings.
• Verify client documentation against internal AML/CFT policies and issue recommendations or instructions.
• Monitor legislative changes in AML/CFT and update internal procedures accordingly.
• Draft and maintain the organization’s internal AML/CFT procedures and related documentation.

Required profile

• Higher education in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in a relevant compliance or financial role.
• Knowledge of Republic of Armenia legislation on AML/CFT, including Central Bank of Armenia regulations.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and core financial concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good command of Armenian, Russian and English.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).