Banking Relations & Compliance Specialist (Part‑time)

About the role

The partner company is looking for a part‑time Banking Relations & Compliance Specialist to manage its relationships with Armenian and foreign banks, oversee KYC/KYB processes and ensure compliance with AML/CFT regulations. The role combines operational banking tasks with risk assessment for international transfers.

Key responsibilities

• Manage relationships with Armenian banks and, when needed, foreign financial institutions.
• Coordinate opening of bank accounts, KYC/KYB procedures and ongoing banking services.
• Assess banking and compliance risks before international transfers and propose preparatory steps.
• Analyze company and partner transactions for AML/CFT, KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring and sanctions screening.
• Prepare documentation for banks regarding UBO, source of funds, business activity and transaction substantiation.
• Respond to bank inquiries on compliance, financial monitoring and correspondent banking.
• Investigate payment suspensions, delays or rejections and suggest practical solutions.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes in AML/CFT and FATF standards and evaluate their impact on banking relationships.

Required profile

• Higher education in finance, economics, law or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of direct experience in banking compliance, AML/CFT, KYC/KYB, international payments or corporate banking.
• Practical knowledge of international transfer processes and bank review procedures.
• Solid understanding of KYC/KYB, UBO, source of funds, transaction monitoring and sanctions screening.
• Familiarity with Armenian AML/CFT legislation and FATF standards.
• Strong analytical abilities to identify risks and propose solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication in Armenian, English (B2 minimum) and working knowledge of Russian.
• High level of responsibility, consistency and attention to detail.

Required skills

• International transfers processes
• KYC/KYB procedures
• UBO identification
• Source of funds verification
• Transaction monitoring
• Sanctions screening
• AML/CFT compliance
• FATF standards knowledge