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Makis Sotiriou

@makissotiriou

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AML/Compliance professional specializing in AML/CFT, due diligence, risk monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

Cyprus

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What I'm looking for

I seek a compliance role focused on AML/CFT, due diligence and risk monitoring within a regulated, collaborative environment that values continuous learning and professional growth.

I am an AML and compliance professional with hands-on experience across AML/CFT checks, customer due diligence (CDD/EDD), transaction and risk monitoring, and regulatory compliance within financial and gaming sectors. I hold a Master’s degree in Financial Crime & Criminal Justice and am a registered member of the Cyprus Bar Association, bringing legal training and a methodical approach to compliance work.

I have contributed to risk management, screening, reporting and quality assurance at firms including Andreas Demetriades & CO LLC, FXGT and SkillOnNet, and I combine strong client-communication skills with disciplined adherence to regulatory frameworks and data-driven analysis to protect organizations from financial crime risks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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AML Compliance Officer

Current

Andreas Demetriades & CO LLC

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Perform AML/CFT checks, due diligence (simplified & enhanced), and economic profile creation to support transaction and risk monitoring, improving detection and remediation of compliance issues.

AML CFT Risk Management Transaction Monitoring Screening Data Analysis Regulatory Compliance

Middle Office Officer

FXGT

Apr 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Conducted withdrawal and affiliate checks and ongoing risk monitoring to mitigate financial and compliance risks across client accounts.

Withdrawal Checks Compliance Reporting

Junior Compliance Officer

SkillOnNet

Oct 2023 - Feb 2024 (4 months)

Managed marketing and regulatory compliance, quality assurance, GDPR adherence, and performed CDD/EDD and AML/CFT checks to ensure operational compliance.

Regulatory Compliance GDPR)Quality Assurance CDD EDD AML CFT Reporting

AML/CFT Risk Analyst

SkillOnNet

Sep 2023 - Oct 2023 (1 month)

Performed AML/CFT, CDD/EDD and abuse checks to identify and escalate suspicious activity, strengthening safer-gambling controls.

AML CFT CDD EDD Abuse Checks Risk Analysis Monitoring Compliance Escalation Compliance Escalations

Trainee Lawyer

Attorney General's Office

Sep 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year)

Underwent criminal law training and supported legal teams in case preparation and research during a one-year traineeship at the Attorney General's Office.

Legal Research Case Preparation Legal Drafting Compliance Court Procedures

Security Officer

CTC-ARI Duty Free

Nov 2018 - Aug 2022 (3 years 9 months)

Provided site security and loss-prevention services at a duty-free retail environment, maintaining safety and operational compliance over nearly four years.

Physical Security Loss Prevention Surveillance Access Control