Role Title

Deputy AMLO and Deputy Sanctions Officer - AML/CFT & Sanctions Analyst, Cyclops EEC Services, GmbH
(stellvertretender Geldwäschebeauftragter und Sanktionsbeauftragter)
 

Company Description

Crypto and stablecoins will transform payments infrastructure. We are unifying the components that unlock that potential. Cyclops is the first infrastructure company solely dedicated to empowering payments companies to offer crypto and stablecoin solutions.

Cyclops EEC Services GmbH is our wholly owned Austrian entity, established to, after successful licensing, serve European markets and currently pursuing MiCAR and PSD2 licenses with the Austrian FMA (Finanzmarktaufsicht).
 

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and talented AML/CTF & Sanctions Analyst, Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (AMLO) and Sanctions Officer to serve as deputy for the designated AML/CFT and sanctions responsible person for Cyclops EEC Services GmbH under Austrian law and applicable EU regulation. This role is critical to our MiCAR licensing process and to our relationship with the relevant authorities.

This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to shape the compliance DNA of a well-capitalized, high-growth company at a pivotal moment. You won't be inheriting someone else's program. You'll be building it.

This is a high-ownership role at a fast-moving startup. In the first phase you will work closely with external legal advisors, compliance specialists, the Austrian entity MD and US parent leadership team to build our AML/CFT/Sanctions framework from the ground up. Following license approval, you will enter a team-building phase, building a dedicated compliance function, ensuring that the AML/CFT and Sanctions controls are properly implemented and effective.

The Deputy AMLO and Sanctions Officer will report directly to the AMLO of Cyclops EEC Services GmbH, with a strong dotted line to company leadership.

The Deputy AMLO and Sanctions Officer must be based in Austria, and fluency in English and German is a must.

Key Responsibilities 

• Serve as the Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officer (AMLO) and Deputy Sanctions Officer.
• Support the AMLO/Sanctions Officer to ensure full compliance with Austrian AML/CFT and Sanctions laws and regulations.
• Contribute to the development and execution of a comprehensive AML/CFT and sanctions compliance program, specifically tailored to the Austrian and wider European regulatory landscape, including MiCAR requirements.
• Assist in conducting the AML/CFT and Sanctions risk assessment process.
• Monitor and accurately document any unusual activity or potential AML flags.
• Report to the local AMLO and Sanctions Officer, and assist in the preparation and submission of suspicious activities reports (SARs).
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key departments (Legal, Customer Service, Operations, Marketing) to ensure effective operational synergy.
• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting risk assessments, periodic/trigger reviews, and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).
• Familiarity with compliance applications and programs (e.g., Sumsub, Jumio, Worldcheck, Chainalysis, Elliptic).
• Strong knowledge of the provisions of local laws, directives, regulations, and standards applicable to subject persons.
• Knowledge of upcoming regulation concerning virtual currency policies is a significant advantage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Management, Law, or a related field.
• 3 - 4 years of experience in a risk, compliance, legal, or regulatory environment.
• Fluency in both English and German (written and spoken).
• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), ICA, or equivalent professional certification is a significant asset
• Deep knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Sanction laws and regulations.
• Strong understanding of Austrian AML/CTF and Sanctions laws (incl. FM-GwG, SanktG, MiCAR, MiCA-VVG etc.) and the EU Anti-Money Laundering Directives (AMLD4/5/6).
• MiCA regulatory experience is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in building or substantially overhauling AML policies, risk assessments, and compliance programs (not just executing within established frameworks).
• Familiarity with crypto-asset-specific AML typologies, Travel Rule compliance (FATF Recommendation 16, EU Travel Rule), and blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic).
• Strong technical communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to liaise with and influence stakeholders across the organization.

Why This Role

• Build something that matters: You will have genuine ownership over the compliance framework of a new, well-funded entity — a blank canvas, not a bureaucratic inheritance
• Regulatory visibility: You will be a named officer with direct FMA relationships and a seat at the leadership table
• Growth trajectory: This role evolves from individual contributor to compliance team lead as the business scales post-license
• Well-resourced: Cyclops is well-funded and committed to investing properly in compliance - you will have the budget, state-of-the-art tools, and external support to do the job right
• Collaborative team: You will work alongside a senior AMLO, external advisors, and a highly experienced founding team that values legal counsel as a strategic function, not a cost center

Location

Vienna, Austria. On-site presence is required. Regulatory credibility and availability to the FMA are important considerations for this role. Austrian residency is required.

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About Cyclops

Cyclops is the first stablecoin and crypto infrastructure platform built exclusively for the payments industry. With low and no code solutions, Cyclops is the fastest way for payments companies to bring crypto and stablecoin offerings to market. Founded by crypto and payments industry veterans who built crypto solutions for Shift4, Cyclops enables crypto acceptance, stablecoin settlement and stablecoin payouts for payments companies.

Cyclops Culture

Don’t join Cyclops if you’re looking for a typical 9-5. The culture we’ve built is one of first-principles thinking and relentless execution. We wake up every day excited to deliver great products worthy of the world’s best companies. Everyone who works at Cyclops must have a founder mindset, where no problem is too big to solve.