Compliance Officer

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.