Senior Compliance Specialist

About the role

Deloitte Azerbaijan is looking for a Senior Compliance Specialist to join its client acceptance and anti‑financial crime team. You will work closely with managers, directors and partners to ensure rigorous KYC, AML/CFT and trade‑control processes for new and existing clients and third‑party relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and oversee background checks and Know‑Your‑Client (KYC) procedures for potential clients and third‑party entities.
• Maintain accurate client data, document decisions and archive records in line with Deloitte’s global policies and local regulations.
• Use Deloitte’s global client‑acceptance tools to execute timely and consistent client‑onboarding activities.
• Identify, assess and escalate potential compliance risks related to AML, anti‑corruption and sanctions screening.
• Collaborate with the Internal Legal Department to ensure alignment with anti‑money‑laundering, anti‑corruption and trade‑controls programmes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in compliance, AML/CFT, KYC or client‑acceptance functions.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT requirements, customer‑due‑diligence principles and sanctions screening.
• Excellent written and spoken Azerbaijani and English.
• Proven ability to work independently while supporting team priorities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint