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.