We seek to recruit a Compliance Officer to be based in Nicosia office, who will be reporting to the Head of Compliance.
Responsibilities
- Improve and maintain a good understanding of the relevant regulatory requirements and provide advice and guidance to the various departments.
- Keep abreast and review of new and amended regulations and advise on necessary actions to be taken.
- Ensure appropriate corporate governance and structure is in place according to FSC requirements.
- Assist in the compliance risk assessment process ensuring that all compliance risks are appropriately identified, assessed, reported, and monitored.
- Assist in the preparation of periodic and other annual reports.
- Assist in the development and implementation of a risk-based compliance monitoring program.
- 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.
- Develop, maintain and update of compliance and AML manuals, policies, procedures, and controls and ensure their compliance with the relevant laws 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.
- Assist the AMLCO with review and monitoring and other quality monitoring tasks.
- Assist in the review and approval of affiliate requests and marketing material.
- Managing Regulatory communications and any other ad-hoc tasks as may requested by the Chief Compliance Officer or the regulatory Compliance Manager.
- Undertake any other related tasks assigned by management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
- Previous experience in the Financial Services industry will be considered an advantage.
- Knowledge of the regulatory regime for financial markets and investment firms.
- Experience with other regulatory jurisdictions will be considered a strong advantage.
- Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and written.
- Analytical skills are a must.
- Dynamic, hands-on and results driven.
- Practical approach in understanding and applying regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated with an ability to work autonomously.
- Must be able to co-ordinate effectively within a team.
- Able to provide training either face to face or through video.
Main Benefits
- Competitive salary depending on skills and experience.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Hybrid working model.
- Group Medical Scheme.
- Provident Plan Scheme.
- Training opportunities.
- Friendly working environment.
