CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an expanding CySEC Licenced Investment Firm with offices in Limassol, we are seeking to recruit a Senior Compliance Officer to join their growing team. The successful applicant will primarily be responsible for developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures for the Company, as well as providing guidance and training to employees, and staying up-to-date with changes in the regulatory landscape. You will ideally be educated to degree level in Law, Finance or another relevant field and possess approximately 3+ years of relevant experience in Compliance, ideally gained within the Forex and/or Financial Services sectors. The CySEC Advanced certification is a must, with the CySEC AML Certification considered advantageous. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Keep up-to-date with regulatory requirements and guidelines, advise on necessary actions to be taken and assist with updating the company’s policies and procedures with applicable laws to ensure continued compliance.
• Oversee the onboarding of clients, ensuring proper monitoring of client transactions and activities, and handling client complaints.
• Review, approve, and monitor company marketing communication for compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and submit regulatory compliance reports on time.
• Review, draft, and negotiate legal agreements and other documents in cooperation with the Legal Department and the Compliance Department.
• Liaise with internal/external auditors and CySEC on any compliance related matters.
• Take part in regulatory and compliance related discussions internally and externally.
• Assist in the compliance risk assessment process ensuring that all compliance risks are appropriately identified, assessed, reported and monitored.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a risk-based compliance monitoring program.
• Closely cooperate with Company’s AML officer (“AMLCO”) to ensure full compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Provide support to the AMLCO to develop, maintain and update of compliance and AML manuals, policies, procedures and controls and ensure their compliance with the relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide support to the AMLCO to identify, examine suspicious activities related to money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Maintain a good understanding of the relevant regulatory requirements and provide advice and guidance to the various departments.
• Conduct reviews/audits of departments, key business and other processes and activities to ensure the continued adherence to and effective implementation of policies, procedures and regulations.
• Provide training to employees on compliance-related matters, including internal policies and procedures, the application of guidelines and standards and relevant regulatory requirements, promoting and enhancing a strong company-wide compliance culture.
• Managing regulatory communications and any other ad-hoc tasks as may requested by the Senior Management.
• Report directly to and provide advice and guidance to the Senior Management team.

Key Skills/Experience:

• University and/or postgraduate degree in Law, Finance or other relevant field.
• Approximately 3+ years of relevant experience in Compliance within the Financial industry or other related field.
• CySEC Advanced Certification is a must.
• CySEC AML Certification will be considered as an advantage.
• Previous exposure with CySEC regulated investment firms will be considered as an advantage.
• Excellent command of the English language, written and oral.
• Experience developing and implementing compliance programs.
• Able to perform under pressure.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills but also able to work independently.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships and networks with service providers, external legal advisors, and government bodies.
• Must be able to adapt to working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting CAR6643. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.