Jobs and Careers

TERM: 

Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

We are looking for a motivated Compliance & KYC Officer to join our Yerevan team. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with a compliance or legal background who is eager to grow into an international role. You will be fully trained on HOSTKEY's internal procedures, screening tools, sanctions lists, and risk frameworks. A key part of this role involves using AI-powered tools to efficiently perform compliance checks, analyze client profiles, and flag risks — making the work both modern and high-impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- KYC Client Onboarding: Verify identity documents, collect and review corporate client documentation (registration, UBO, contracts), and approve or escalate onboarding cases.
- Sanctions Screening: Check all new and existing clients against international sanctions lists (EU Consolidated Sanctions List, US OFAC SDN List) using provided screening tools and AI-assisted workflows.
- Risk Rating: Apply the company's client risk scoring model (Low / Medium / High) to categorize clients based on jurisdiction, business type, service usage, and payment behavior.
- High-Risk & Suspicious Client Management: Identify, escalate, and where necessary recommend blocking or offboarding of clients who pose compliance risks
- Ongoing Monitoring: Conduct periodic reviews of existing clients; monitor account activity for red flags and anomalies
- AI-Assisted Compliance Work: Actively use AI tools provided by the company to accelerate screening, draft reports, summarize client risk profiles, and keep up with regulatory updates
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate compliance records, audit trails, and internal reports; assist in preparing regulatory filings as required
- Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Finance, and Management to support compliant client relationships
- Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with compliance best practices through company-provided training, materials, and guidance from senior management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience in a Compliance, KYC, AML, legal, or risk-related role
- Basic understanding of KYC/AML principles and the concept of client risk assessment
- Comfortable working with checklists, screening tools, and structured workflows
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical, process-driven approach
- Good command of English (written) — working language for documentation and correspondence
- Openness to learning and working with AI-powered compliance tools
- Ability to work on-site in Yerevan, Armenia
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive client information
Nice to Have
- EU citizenship or residency — preferred but not required
- Familiarity with EU compliance frameworks (AMLD, GDPR) or international sanctions regimes
- Experience in tech, hosting, fintech, or telecommunications
- Professional compliance certification (ICA, ACAMS, or similar) — a plus, not a prerequisite
- Knowledge of Armenian or other languages in addition to English

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Relevant candidates are welcome to send their CV to hr-yerevan@hostkey.com.

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