Senior Compliance Officer

About the Company and Role

We are looking for a Senior Compliance Officer to join a private financial company operating within the AIFC (Astana International Financial Centre) framework.

This is a key role within the Compliance function, reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer. You will work on real business cases, active clients, and regulatory matters — not formal compliance for the sake of reporting.

The role combines hands-on execution with the opportunity to gradually expand responsibility and influence within the compliance function, including participation in product discussions, licensing processes, and risk-related decision-making.

Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan, full-time office role.

We are offering:

• Competitive, market-aligned salary (flexible based on experience and certifications);
• Full-time, office-based role in Almaty;
• Direct collaboration with the Chief Compliance Officer and senior management;
• Work on real compliance cases, transactions, and regulatory interactions;
• Participation in licensing processes and development of new directions, including crypto-related compliance;
• Opportunity for professional growth and expansion of responsibilities over time;
• Standard employment benefits (official employment, paid leave, sick leave).

Interview Process:

• HR screening;
• Interview with the Chief Compliance Officer and Finance Director;
• Final interview with the company leadership;
• Job offer.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with AFSA/AIFC regulatory requirements, including AML/CTF and sanctions compliance;
• Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of AML/CTF and sanctions frameworks using a risk-based approach;
• Perform KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and insider list control;
• Prepare analytical quarterly and annual compliance reports for senior management and the Board;
• Interact with regulators, auditors, and external counterparties on compliance-related matters;
• Conduct internal compliance reviews across business units and monitor remediation actions;
• Participate in the review of new products and services, identifying and mitigating compliance risks at early stages;
• Organize and deliver AML/CTF and compliance training for company employees;
• Maintain, update, and improve internal compliance documentation and procedures.

What kind of qualifications we are looking for:

• Higher education in Law, Finance, Economics, or International Law;
• 3+ years of experience in AML/CTF, compliance, financial control, or related roles within financial, investment, brokerage, fintech, or consulting companies;
• Solid knowledge of AFSA/AIFC AML Rules, FATF standards, EU AML Directives (5AMLD/6AMLD), and international sanctions regimes;
• Practical experience with KYC/CDD/EDD processes, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and compliance reporting;
• Experience interacting with AFSA, AIFC, or other regulators is a strong advantage;
• Professional certifications (CAMS, ICA, CCEP, CFE or similar) are a plus, but not mandatory;
• English — Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher, with strong reading and understanding of regulatory and legal documentation;
• Willingness to work from the office in Almaty.

If you are seeking a role where compliance serves as a business partner rather than a formal control function, we would be pleased to review your application.

Please send your CV via Telegram: @ekaterinafilimonova_hr.