GEORGE SPANOS

Email: spanou.giorgos@gmail.com Phone no: +35799879866

EXPERIENCE
August 2023 - Present – XF Services LTD
Head of Compliance and AML
PROFESSIONAL o Develop compliance strategies aligned with regulatory changes and industry standards.
LICENSES & o Manage Anti-Money Laundering (AML) programs, including KYC and transaction
CERTIFICATIONS monitoring.
2021 o Enforce and update policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
AML CySEC o Conduct staff training sessions to promote compliance awareness.
(Cyprus Securities and o Identify and mitigate compliance and AML risks to maintain legal standards.
Exchange Commission) Sep 2022 - August 2023 – Atonline Limited
AML Compliance Officer
EDUCATION o Analyzing changes in the Laws, regulations, guidelines (e.g., AML, Sanctions, MiFID) &
2011-2015 applying them in all operational processes.
University of Nicosia o Evaluation, supervision, guidance & implementation of the company' policies & manuals.
Bachelor | Accounting and o Performing of in-depth analysis of various corporate structures (trusts, funds, UCITS etc.)
Finance on a risk-approach basis.
2009-2011 o Analyzing source of wealth of prospect clients through financials and other documentation
National Army Services o Analyzing adverse media (if any) of prospect clients.
o Communication with competent authorities on relevant subjects.
2006-2009
Saint Georges Lyceum o Looking after records of high risk clients and report suspicious activities, if any.
o Collaborate with internal teams, regulators, banks, brokers, and providers.
o Participating in approval and drafting of agreements.
DIGITAL SKILLS o Screening & monitoring against all sanctions lists.
o MS Office o Providing / organizing trainings on relevant subjects to the employees of the company.
o Excel Nov 2021 - Sep 2022 – KTC Business Consultants Ltd
o WiseBOS AML
AML Compliance Officer
o CRM
o Sums Up o Review of KYC documentation and due diligence.
o Fircosoft o Regularly update and ensure consistent application of Firm's AML policies.
o Lexis Nexis o Involvement in client acceptance and reacceptance procedures.
o Bureau van Dijk o Ensuring client documentation and client reacceptances are up to date.
o Prepare or review reports, documentation, and correspondence.
o Assistance in AML training and ensuring AML training requirements of the Firm are met.
BUSINESS SKILLS o Development and improvement of AML procedures and systems.
o Conflict management o Identifying and carrying out risk matters.
o Integrity o Provision of advice and assistance to the Firms BOD on compliance and AML matters.
o Detail oriented o Provision of advice and assistance to the firm’s board of directors on compliance and
o Leadership antimony laundering matters.
Mar 2020 - Oct 2021 – Evoserve
PERSONAL AML Assistant Officer
QUALIFICATIONS &
o Performing the due diligence on new clients, executing KYC Verification, reviewing and
AWARDS verifying received documentation.
Omonoia Men o Identification of fraudulent documents.
Volleyball Team o Working on Lexis Nexis to identify and investigate individuals and organisations.
o Generate through WiseBos Client’s Economic Profiles and the risk assesments.
o Complete Transaction monitoring checklists.
o Reviewing KYC Records as to completeness, including verifying that due diligence has
been performed and files are up date.
o Keeping and maintaining records of high-risk customers, and reporting suspicious
activities to the AML Officer.
o Discussing and providing assistance to other functions dealing with AML relating matters.
 2019-2020 - Cyprus Airways - Air Host
Cypriot Championship (4)
2014-2015,2015-2016, 2017-2018 - Cobalt Air - Air Host
2016-2017,2018-2019. o Excellent knowledge of passenger safety protocols, flight emergency procedures.
Cyprus Cup (3)
2016- So Nice, So White Boutique Hotel
2015-2016, 2017-2018,
2018-2019 Accounting Associate
o Assist with bank statements reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable. Data entry.
Cypriot Super Cup (6)
2014,2015,2016,2017,
2014-2016 - Hilton Hotel
2018,2019
Swimming Pool Lifeguard
Participations on
Cyprus National Mens o Perform rescue, first aid and CPR according to the demands of adverse situations.
Volleyball Team

COMMUNICATION

▪ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

▪ Strong research skills, including ability to use public sources to complete investigations
and reviews.
▪ Very strong research, communication, presentation, and analytical skills
▪ Excellent attention to detail and appropriate organizational skills