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Andrea Metziti

@andreametziti

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Experienced AML/Compliance professional specializing in KYC, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.

Cyprus

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a senior compliance role where I can lead AML/KYC programs, drive risk-based monitoring, mentor teams, and ensure strong regulatory compliance in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

I am an AML and compliance professional with extensive experience designing and managing AML/CFT programs across banking, fintech, and financial services sectors in Cyprus. I lead onboarding, KYC/CDD, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring efforts while ensuring regulatory alignment and timely reporting.

Throughout my career I have held senior roles including Head of AML/CFT and Head of Onboarding & Banking, where I implemented AML policies, conducted risk assessments, managed SAR/STR filings, and coordinated with regulators such as FIU, CySEC and the Central Bank. I have built and delivered AML training programs and prepared regulatory reports and audit responses.

I bring strong analytical, managerial, and communication skills, a proven record of remediation and process improvement, and up-to-date professional certifications in AML, sanctions, GDPR, and KYCC to help organizations strengthen compliance frameworks and reduce financial crime risk.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AML Compliance Officer

Current

AMLCO UQG Ltd

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Designed and maintained the company's AML program, leading KYC/EDD processes, transaction monitoring and STR/SAR reporting to authorities while delivering regular risk assessments and staff AML training.

KYC Transaction Monitoring Risk Assessment EDD Regulatory Compliance

Head of Onboarding & Banking

Fincap Advisers Ltd

Mar 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Managed onboarding and banking relationships, prepared bank applications for regulated/non-regulated entities, led KYC reviews and CRM (Moebius) administration, and produced weekly reports for management.

Onboarding Bank Account Opening KYC CRM (Moebius)Relationship Management Risk Scoring Documentation

Head of AML/CFT Department

LGB Bank S.A.L.

Aug 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 2 months)

Established AML/CFT policies and risk-based CDD frameworks, led investigations and reporting, coordinated with regulators (Central Bank/MOKAS), and produced annual compliance reports and remediation plans.

AML CFT Regulatory Reporting Training Risk Based Monitoring Internal Controls

Banking Administrator

Bybloserve Management Ltd

Nov 2018 - Jul 2019 (8 months)

Executed corporate and personal account openings/closures, reviewed KYC documentation, processed payments and maintained bank files while supporting onboarding and client communications.

Account Opening Processes KYC Payments Processing Client Communication Reconciliations CRM

Risk Manager

Lirunex Ltd

Jun 2018 - Oct 2018 (4 months)

Implemented risk management frameworks including ICAAP, maintained the risk registry, set client/counterparty limits, and reported findings with remedial recommendations to senior management and the Board.

Risk Management ICAAP Financial Analysis Reporting Policy Development Training

Compliance & AML Officer

Lirunex Ltd

May 2017 - May 2018 (1 year)

Designed AML controls and client acceptance policies, performed client risk assessments and transaction monitoring, coordinated reporting to CySEC and MOKAS, and delivered staff AML training.

AML Client Acceptance Policy Risk Assessment Transaction Monitoring CySEC MOKAS Reporting Training

Head of Back Office & Admin

CFI Markets Ltd

Jan 2015 - Mar 2017 (2 years 2 months)

Led back-office operations and AML monitoring, performed reconciliations, submitted CySEC prevention statements, managed client onboarding documentation and supported brokerage transaction reconciliation.

Back Office Operations AML Reconciliations Client Onboarding CRM

Passenger Service Agent

Swissport

May 2014 - Jan 2015 (8 months)

Operated check-in and departure counters at Larnaca International Airport, handling passenger services and airport customer inquiries efficiently.

Customer Service Communication

3D Design Specialist

M.G.L. Designs Ltd

Jan 2013 - Apr 2014 (1 year 3 months)

Created 3D models and visualizations for architectural projects and presented designs to clients for approval and planning applications.

3D Modeling CAD Project Planning

Officer Assistant

M.G.L. Designs Ltd

Apr 2012 - Jul 2012 (3 months)

Managed technical report writing, marketing tasks, client filing and administrative processes, and coordinated appointments and customer communications.

Report Writing Marketing Office Administration Client Relations Document Management

Trainee Designer

M.G.L. Designs Ltd

Mar 2009 - Jan 2010 (10 months)

Assisted in developing architectural plans and freehand design drawings, and supported preparation of licenses and contract agreements for projects.

Drafting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nicosia

Bachelor of Science, Interior Architecture

2009 - 2013

Grade: 3.177/4

Activities and societies: Final Year Project; Work Placement; Design Practice & Project Management

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture with coursework in design, materials, CAD, sustainability, and a final year project; achieved an overall average mark of 3.177/4.