"ILARIA" is a consulting company providing a full range of HR solutions and process digitisation through a system developed by us. At ILARIA, our team of HR experts offers services essential for your organisation's success: HR outsourcing and recruiting, market research, and software. 

The company "ILARIA" is looking for an AML Officer.

Position: "AML Officer"

Working format: Full-time, on-site 

Work schedule: Monday-Friday 

Working hours: 10:00 – 19:00 

Number of vacant positions: 1

Purpose of the Position: 

Ensuring the legal security of the company's operations, full compliance with regulations, and effective support of business processes, especially considering the specifics of the crypto and fintech sector. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

AML/CFT Compliance:

• Ensuring compliance of the company's activities with AML/CFT requirements; 

• Identifying, assessing, and preventing the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing; 

• Participating in the development, updating, and implementation of the company's AML/CFT policies and procedures; 

• Monitoring applicable legislation and regulatory requirements and ensuring corresponding changes are reflected in business processes. 

KYC / Customer Due Diligence:

• Ensuring the execution and control of customer KYC processes; 

• Monitoring customer identification and verification processes; 

• Carrying out Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) procedures where necessary; 

• Assessing customer risk profiles and determining the appropriate risk category; 

• Identifying high-risk customers and PEPs and implementing appropriate measures. 

Transaction Monitoring:

• Monitoring customer transactions to identify AML/CFT risks; 

• Identifying, analysing, and ensuring appropriate responses to suspicious and unusual transactions; 

• Reviewing Alerts received from the AML monitoring system and gathering additional information if necessary; 

• Documenting identified cases and making appropriate decisions in accordance with the company's internal procedures. 

Suspicious Activity Management and Reporting: 

• Processing information regarding suspicious operations and activities according to appropriate procedures; 

• Preparing appropriate reporting and documentation as required; 

• Supporting communication with regulatory and relevant competent authorities regarding AML/CFT issues. 

Risk Management and Internal Control: 

• Participating in the periodic assessment process of AML/CFT risks; 

• Analysing the risks of customers, products, and transactions; 

• Assessing the effectiveness of AML/CFT controls and preparing recommendations for improvement; 

• Informing relevant teams and management about identified risks and violations. 

Collaboration with Internal Teams:

• Working in close collaboration with Compliance, Legal, Risk, Operations, Finance, and Customer Support teams; 

• Participating in the AML/CFT risk assessment of new products, services, and business processes; 

• Supporting the briefing of employees on AML/KYC issues and relevant training; 

• Ensuring proper maintenance of the company's internal AML documentation and records. 

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Higher education in Law, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field;

• At least 2–3 years of work experience in AML/Compliance; 

• Practical experience in AML within the FinTech, Payments, Banking, Crypto, or other financial sectors is essential; 

• Good knowledge of the core principles of AML/CFT and relevant regulatory requirements; 

• Practical knowledge of KYC, CDD, EDD, PEP, and Sanctions Screening processes; 

• Experience in transaction monitoring and detecting suspicious operations; 

• Ability to assess and analyse AML risks; 

• Experience in working with regulatory requirements and preparing relevant documentation; 

• Good knowledge of English, particularly in writing; 

• Detail-oriented with high accuracy; 

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; 

• High sense of responsibility and ability to handle confidential information; 

• Ability to work independently and make decisions; 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced FinTech environment. 

If you are interested, please send your CV to the email address: vacancy@ilaria.ge. Please make sure to specify the vacancy title - “AML Officer”.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

​​We wish you success!​