AML Officer

"Colchis Digital" is announcing a vacancy for the position of AML Officer in the field of preventing money laundering and terrorist financing.

Location: Tbilisi

Type of employment: Full-time

Remuneration: According to experience

About the company:

Colchis Digital is a Georgian fintech company that develops a virtual asset exchange platform: fiat-crypto and crypto-crypto exchange, virtual asset custody and transfers.

We are looking for a motivated and independently thinking specialist who will form and lead the company's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) system.

Main responsibilities:

Implementation, update and further development of the company's AML/CFT internal policy, procedures and internal control mechanisms based on a risk-based approach; Supervision of the client identification and verification (KYC/KYB) process, including enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients and politically exposed persons (PEPs); Monitoring transactions, reviewing alerts from the blockchain analytics (KYT) system and identifying unusual or suspicious transactions; Control over sanctions screening and periodic re-examination of the client base; Preparation and submission of reports to the Financial Monitoring Service of Georgia within the deadlines established by law; Ensuring compliance with the "Travel Rule" requirements for virtual asset transfers; Preparation and periodic update of the organization's risk assessment for money laundering and terrorist financing; Communication with the National Bank of Georgia, auditors, partner banks and service providers on compliance issues; Planning and conducting AML/CFT training for employees; Preparation of regular reports on the effectiveness of the compliance control system for the company's management and general meeting of partners.

Qualification requirements:

• Higher education in Law, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration;

• Experience working in AML/compliance in a financial institution (bank, microfinance organization, payment service provider, VASP, or other reporting person) - both entry-level and experienced candidates will be considered;

• In-depth knowledge of the Georgian Law "On Facilitating the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing" and relevant regulatory acts of the National Bank of Georgia;

• Knowledge of FATF recommendations and international sanctions regimes;

• Proficiency in the Georgian language; high-level knowledge of English (written and verbal);

• Good knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel);

• Analytical thinking, accuracy, and attention to detail;

• Ability to work independently and make decisions;

• Impeccable business reputation.

Advantages will be considered:

• Experience working with the Sumsub system (KYC/KYB verification, AML screening, transaction monitoring);

• Experience working in a cryptocurrency exchange or VASP;

• Professional certificate (CAMS, ICA, CCAS, or equivalent);

• Experience working with blockchain analytics and KYC/KYT tools (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs);

• Experience interacting with the Financial Monitoring Service of Georgia or the National Bank;

• Knowledge of the Russian language.

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration determined based on the candidate's experience;

• Opportunity to participate in the development of the AML/CFT function and take responsibility for it; for entry-level candidates - practical training based on existing internal policies and procedures;

• Independent position and direct communication with the company's management;

• Opportunities for professional development in a dynamic fintech environment;

• Workplace in the Tbilisi office.

How to apply:

Interested candidates, please send their resume (CV) in Georgian or English to our email. In the subject line, please indicate: "AML Officer".

The deadline for receiving resumes is: November 20, 2026.

We will contact only selected candidates for an interview.

By sending their resume, the candidate agrees that Colchis Digital will process their personal data solely for the purpose of the selection process, in accordance with the Georgian Law "On Personal Data Protection".