Kyriakos Charilaou is a seasoned compliance executive with deep expertise in financial services and banking regulation for over 20 years. With extensive experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), sanctions, transaction monitoring, and market trading surveillance, he has played a key role in navigating complex regulatory environments across multiple jurisdictions.

Throughout his career, Kyriakos has worked closely with global regulatory bodies, including the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), MFSA (Malta), SFC (Hong Kong), MAS (Singapore), and FSC (Mauritius), ensuring that firms remain compliant with evolving legal and regulatory frameworks. His ability to adapt to rapidly changing financial landscapes has been instrumental in the development of compliance, sanctions, and AML programs tailored for both traditional finance and emerging sectors like cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi).

Kyriakos has a strong track record in regulatory compliance and risk management, with specialized knowledge in monitoring crypto transactions, market trading surveillance, and the regulatory frameworks governing DAOs, Web 3.0, and NFTs. His expertise extends to advising crypto exchanges and financial institutions on best-in-class compliance strategies.

With a results-driven approach, Kyriakos excels in critical thinking, problem-solving, and negotiation, ensuring that compliance programs not only meet regulatory requirements but also align with business objectives.

Key Areas of Expertise:

• Sanctions and AML Compliance
• Crypto Transaction Monitoring
• Market Trading Surveillance
• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
• Risk Management
• Financial and Management Consulting