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Andriani Agathokleous

Limassol

Summary

Accomplished Compliance Manager with a proven track record at A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC, adept in conducting investigations and enhancing regulatory compliance. Skilled in analytical thinking and staff training, significantly improved compliance processes. Expertise in KYC and AML directives, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and communication skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Compliance Manager

A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
05.2024 - Current
  • Prepare and present recommendations to upper management and audit team, covering current issues.
  • Monitor of business activities of the Company to ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable Laws and Regulation.
  • Evaluate customer complaints, processes, and onboarding of clients to assess compliance with AML rules.
  • Review internal policies and procedures and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
  • Ongoing assistance of the employees on proper handling of client relation ensuring compliance.
  • Prepare records and data for regular audits.
  • Training to junior staff of the Compliance Department.
  • Identify compliance issues that require rectification.
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the Department.
  • Dealing with High Risk Client and proper categorization and monitoring.

Compliance Officer

Exclusive Capital
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assist with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
  • Developed, initiated and revised internal policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program.
  • Training to the Back Office Department on proper application of internal policies and the compliance functions.
  • Review of Reporting requirements of the Regulators (CBC, CySEC) and assisting the AMLCO with preparation and submission.
  • Evaluation and monitor partner relationships to support compliance and coordination with different departments for remedial actions.
  • Ongoing compliance review of active clientele and business partners.
  • Preparation of the Compliance Officer Report on vulnerabilities identified with business partners.
  • Assist employees with questions and quires.
  • Undertake any other projects as required.

Compliance Administrator

Trident Trust Company (Cyprus) Limited
03.2021 - 11.2023
  • Review of KYC/DD and construction of the Economic Profile of a wide range of company's client portfolio.
  • Analysis of Client data and due diligence documents to determine the Client's risk profile and risk classification following the applicable European Union and CySEC Directives.
  • Liaison with the members of all departments of the Company part of the first line of defense to ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures and relevant legal requirements.
  • Assist the Client Relations Departments with day-to-day Client based work and ensuring on-going compliance with internal processes and regulation.
  • Assist the MLRO of the Company on proper and timely reporting to CySEC.
  • Client review and drafting of SARs and STRs for submission to MOKAS.
  • Preparation for the Internal Audit inspection.
  • Sanctions review and client monitoring.
  • Training of junior staff.

Junior Lawyer

Vspace Holdings Limited
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Legal research and interpretation of applicable international laws on Money Services Business (MSB).
  • Collection of data and preparation of Reports in relation to licensing requirements of different jurisdictions relating to MSBs.
  • Working along with the General Manager with legal interpretation of applicable European Union Directives and Regulations in relation to MSBs.
  • Providing assistance to the Compliance Department with legal interpretation of applicable AML Directives.

Trainee Lawyer

Christofors Hatzisterkotis & Associates LLC
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
  • Legal research and drafting of opinions, contracts, pleadings and affidavits application.
  • Assisting Senior Lawyers with court preparation, case review and proper organization for court hearings.
  • Reviewed and analyzed applicable laws and legal precedents.
  • Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases.

Education

Bachelor's of Law With Honors Law -

University of The West of England
Bristol, United Kingdom
07-2019

Laniteio Lyceum
Limassol, Cyprus
05-2015

Skills

  • Conducting investigations
  • Document reviews
  • Staff training
  • Internal audits
  • Know Your Client
  • Regulatory documentation
  • Communication
  • Efficiency
  • Analytical thinking
  • Risk assessments
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • Financial Services Regulatory Framework Advanced Certificate, CySEC
  • AML Compliance Officer Certificate, CySEC

Timeline

Compliance Manager

A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
05.2024 - Current

Compliance Officer

Exclusive Capital
11.2023 - 04.2024

Compliance Administrator

Trident Trust Company (Cyprus) Limited
03.2021 - 11.2023

Junior Lawyer

Vspace Holdings Limited
11.2020 - 03.2021

Trainee Lawyer

Christofors Hatzisterkotis & Associates LLC
08.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor's of Law With Honors Law -

University of The West of England

Laniteio Lyceum

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