Niki Charilaou

Niki Charilaou is a seasoned compliance professional with extensive experience in financial crime and sanctions compliance. Since January 2014, Niki has served as the Manager of the Financial Crime & Sanctions Compliance Department at the Bank of Cyprus, leading a comprehensive transformation of the bank’s AML and sanctions compliance framework. Niki's prior roles include Group Divisional Manager of Compliance at Laiki Bank, where responsibilities included heading the compliance department and reporting directly to the CEO and Audit Committee. Niki also held various positions at Laiki Bank and Laiki Investments, focusing on financial reporting, debt collection, and corporate management. Niki holds professional qualifications from ICAEW and ACAMS, including certifications as a Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist and a Certified Global Sanctions Specialist, along with a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Management from Cornell University.