CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an expanding CySEC Regulated Investment Firm with offices in Limassol, we are seeking to recruit a Head of Compliance to join their team in Limassol. The successful applicant will be a holder of the CySEC Advanced Certification and have a minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in a similar capacity within an Investment Firm.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:
 

• Monitoring and reviewing AML and Compliance matters relevant to the Company in relation to the Law.
• Liaise with management to develop investigative strategies.
• Monitoring the expected legal developments and updates, relevant to AML and Compliance, and communicating to senior management in a proactive manner, their possible/expected implications for the Company.
• Prepare an annual AML report and an annual Compliance report, to be submitted to the board of directors of the Company for approval.
• Assisting/dealing with questions/queries relevant to AML and Compliance matters arising in the process of the Company’s operations and in relation to the provision of the relevant Law and the Directives.
• Ensuring that the monitoring of the client accounts and the performance of continuous due diligence after a client is accepted, are being carried out according the Company’s policies and the relevant legislation.
• Ensuring that the Company’s staff is adequately trained in AML matters as these relate to the performance of their respective duties.
• Reviewing and updating, when necessary, the Company’s clients’ Know-Your-Customer and other account opening information.
• Assisting/dealing with CySEC’s requests.
• Assisting/dealing with Client complaints.

Key Skills/Experience:
 

• University or postgraduate degree or other equivalent qualification in a field related to Law, economics or finance, including banking and finance, or business administration, or accounting.
• Professional experience for at least two years in full time occupation in an AMLCO, CO, or AMLCO/CO position in another investment firm is a must.
• Holder of the CySEC Advanced Certificate.
• Excellent understanding of CySEC regulation, and associated legislation, such as ESMA and MiFID II.
• Excellent Knowledge of the English language, both written and oral is a must.
• Perform well under pressure.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (World, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR4709. 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