On behalf of our client, a CySEC regulated Cyprus Investment Firm with offices in Limassol, GRS Recruitment are looking for an experienced Compliance Officer to join their Limassol based team. The successful candidate needs to have previous working experience within the financial services sector in a compliance role. If you believe you have the necessary set of skills for this Limassol based Compliance role, GRS look forward to receiving your CV.

 MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure Company’s compliance with local and European regulations on everyday basis
  • Be up to date with all applicable regulatory materials, such as directives, regulations, any circulars, or similar regulatory documents
  • Prepare and update existing policies and procedures of the Company
  • Prepare annual regulatory compliance reports
  • Ensure full and timely regulatory reporting (periodic and ad-hoc)
  • Liaise with internal/external auditors and CySEC on any compliance related matters
  • Provide periodic training to company employees relating to regulatory matters
  • Take part in all regulatory and compliance related discussions internally and externally
  •  Respond to compliance needs of operational personnel regarding implementation of procedures in accordance with all relevant applicable regulations and compliance with rules that govern the Company’s operations, products, and services
  • Ensure full compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations
  • Monitor on a permanent basis and assess on a regular basis, the adequacy and effectiveness of the measures, policies and procedures put in place in the Company, and the actions taken to address any deficiencies in the Company’s compliance with its obligations
  • Transactions monitoring. Manage compliance and regulatory risk and control of the trading activities, manage post-trade controls, perform surveillance reviews, review surveillance reports, conduct exceptions investigations, develop, and enhance mitigation measures
  • Lead developing processes for escalating issues, conducting testing programs on systems and controls, developing / enhancing tracking tools
  • Closely cooperate with Company’s AML officer to ensure full compliance with all applicable regulations.

 CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • At least 3 years’ experience in a senior compliance role in a brokerage firm and relevant experience in Trade Surveillance & Monitoring, Risk Management, Internal Audit in regulated company
  • Legal background will be considered as an advantage
  • Advanced knowledge of CySEC’s and European laws and regulations applicable to the Company
  • University degree in related field and/or professional qualifications in legal, risk or compliance fields
  • Solid understanding of financial instruments and brokerage services
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
  • Advanced certificate from CySEC
  • AML certificate from CySEC will be considered as an advantage
  • Fluency in business English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of Russian and Greek language will be considered as an advantage

 COMPANY BENEFITS

  • Competitive remuneration package with the additional benefit of the 13th salary
  • Private medical insurance
  • Pension fund