{"id":32020,"date":"2026-08-31T14:00:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T12:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/directpay.gr\/job\/head-of-compliance-aml\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T14:00:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T12:00:39","slug":"head-of-compliance-aml","status":"publish","type":"job","link":"https:\/\/directpay.gr\/en\/job\/head-of-compliance-aml\/","title":{"rendered":"Head of Compliance &#038; AML"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are seeking a <strong>Head of Compliance &#038; AML<\/strong> for a full-time, exclusive employment position with physical presence at the company&#8217;s offices in central Athens, to lead the Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering function.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DirectPay <\/strong>is a key player in the Remittances market in Greece, serving thousands of Greek and foreign workers living and working in the country. This position is a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the organization and full compliance with the applicable regulatory framework. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Design, implementation and monitoring of the organization&#8217;s Compliance &#038; AML strategy<\/li>\n<li>Preparation and monitoring of the Compliance Plan<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring compliance with the applicable regulatory framework (including: Law 4537\/2018, AML Directive, Bank of Greece &#038; EBA guidelines), and monitoring regulatory developments<\/li>\n<li>Oversight and management of the KYC\/CDD framework and transaction monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Sanctions Screening and PEPs Management<\/li>\n<li>Preparation and submission of reports and cooperation with competent authorities (e.g. Bank of Greece, Hellenic Anti-Money Laundering Authority)<\/li>\n<li>Management of internal and external audits<\/li>\n<li>Training, support and supervision of the agent network on compliance and AML matters<\/li>\n<li>Continuous evaluation and improvement of the organization&#8217;s policies and procedures<\/li>\n<li>Compliance review of new products and services prior to their launch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At least 3\u20135 years of relevant experience in a Compliance &#038; AML\/CFT department within the industry (Payment Institutions, Banks or Fintechs), in a position of responsibility with experience in managing direct reports.<\/li>\n<li>Thorough knowledge of the AML\/CFT regulatory framework in Greece and the EU, including PSD2, DORA, and EU Regulation 2015\/847 on information accompanying transfers of funds.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in preparing and submitting reports to competent authorities (e.g. Bank of Greece, Hellenic Anti-Money Laundering Authority).<\/li>\n<li>Experience in KYC, monitoring systems and reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in overseeing Sanctions Screening Lists procedures and PEPs.<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication skills with supervisory authorities.<\/li>\n<li>Strong leadership and organizational skills.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent command of Greek and English language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Certifications or Postgraduate Degree related to AML\/CFT &#038; Compliance (e.g. CAMS or equivalent).<\/li>\n<li>Previous experience at a Payment Institution, with or without a physical agent network.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with cross-border capital flows.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in managing relationships with international money transfer organizations such as MoneyGram, Western Union, RIA, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What We Offer<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A key role in a dynamically growing organization.<\/li>\n<li>Direct involvement in strategic development and new products.<\/li>\n<li>Support for obtaining professional certifications.<\/li>\n<li>Competitive remuneration and benefits package.<\/li>\n<li>Participation in a Group Insurance Program.<\/li>\n<li>A modern work environment with career growth prospects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Equal Opportunity Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>DirectPay is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply for the Head of Compliance &#038; AML role at DirectPay in Athens. Lead regulatory compliance, AML strategy, risk controls and regulatory reporting. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-32020","job","type-job","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/directpay.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job\/32020","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/directpay.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/directpay.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/directpay.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32020"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}