MLRO, Georgia
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MLRO responsible for developing and maintaining the AML/CFT framework, monitoring transactions, reporting suspicious activity to Georgian regulators, overseeing KYC/CDD/EDD processes, conducting risk assessments, and acting as the primary liaison with regulators.
About this role
About Us
Key Responsibilities
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Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s AML/CFT framework.
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Monitor payment transactions, investigate alerts, and report suspicious activity (STRs/SARs) to the Financial Monitoring Service of Georgia.
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Oversee the customer complaints process, coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely responses, and engage when complaints indicate potential AML/CFT risks.
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Conduct customer, product, payment channel, and jurisdictional risk assessments; implement risk mitigation measures.
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Oversee CDD, EDD, and ongoing due diligence processes.
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Design and continuously improve the KYC onboarding journey, including Customer Risk Assessment (CRA) methodology.
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Ensure AML/CFT controls are embedded in payment operations, including fraud prevention and strong customer authentication.
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Ensure compliance with PSP licensing and ongoing regulatory obligations.
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Act as the primary liaison with regulators and manage inspections, audits and regulatory reporting.
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Maintain records of audits, investigations and remediation actions, ensuring all cases are tracked and auditable.
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Deliver AML/CFT training across the organization.
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Regularly assess the effectiveness of the AML/CFT framework, identify gaps in policies, procedures, and systems, report findings to senior management, and propose practical action plans to remediate deficiencies.
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Update internal controls in line with regulatory changes and emerging financial crime risks.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field; AML/CFT certifications (e.g., CAMS) are highly preferred.
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Minimum 5 years of AML/CFT compliance experience within a regulated financial institution, ideally within a PSP.
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Strong knowledge of Georgian AML/CFT legislation and regulatory requirements, as well as FATF standards.
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Practical experience designing and implementing risk assessment methodologies and KYC/EDD frameworks.
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Familiarity with payment operations, fraud prevention, and strong customer authentication.
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Proficient in AML systems, KYC tools, and case management for investigations and remediation.
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Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
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High level of integrity and professional independence, with the ability to engage confidently and effectively with regulators and senior management.
Why Join Us
At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.
Our benefits include:
- Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
- Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
- Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
- Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
- Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.
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