Legal & Compliance Officer (Russian-Speaking) (5713) 206 views
Job Overview
CareerFinders, on behalf of our client an expanding provider of Marketing & Consultancy services, primarily to the Financial Services Sector, we are seeking to recruit a Legal & Compliance Officer (Russian-Speaking) to join their team in Limassol. The successful applicant will ideally hold a relevant academic related to Law and should hold a relevant CySEC and/or MiFID certification and possess 3+ years of relevant Legal & Compliance experience, ideally within the Financial Services sector. Fluency in both Russian & English is essential.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manage the Company’s ongoing legal matters (local and international).
- Research on legal issues and provide legal support on business matters including corporate, commercial, employment matters.
- Advising on company law and support of corporate governance matters for the group of companies in different countries.
- To think strategically and tactically, make risk-benefit evaluations and develop action plans in relation to compliance and AML risks.
- Act as the liaison between the company and external law firm, coordinate law firms on the handling of licensing process and other legal matters.
- Prepare, review and negotiate legal documents relating to the company business and activities of the company.
- Prepare, review and negotiate applications, notifications and record updates.
- Draft, modify and implement the company’s policies, procedures and handbooks, agreements and other documentation relating to the company business and activities of the company.
- Monitor, review and approve marketing communications material.
- Prepare routine correspondence and provide general administrative support, especially regarding the creation and revision of legal documents and spreadsheets.
- Provide detailed situation reports and updates on all matters being handled.
- Develop compliance and AML training material and support with ongoing compliance training to investment firm’s personnel.
- Research, identify and report on a wide variety of compliance related matters due to the introduction of new legislation or best practices.
Key Skills/Experience:
- Law Degree. Specialisation in Corporate, Commercial and/or Financial Services.
- 3+ years of experience in a legal role, ideally within the Financial Services sector.
- CySEC andor MIFID Advanced certification.
- Very good knowledge of the financial services sector, regulations and legislation.
- Any previous experience in assisting with the application and approval of a Forex operating license via CySEC will be considered a significant advantage.
- Ability to interpret and advise on the application of various laws and regulations.
- Able to multitask, work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Problem solving skills.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office.
- Fluency in English and Russian is essential.
To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number KAR5713. 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.
Legal & Compliance Officer (Russian-Speaking) (5713) 17 views
Job Overview
CareerFinders, on behalf of our client an expanding provider of Marketing & Consultancy services, primarily to the Financial Services Sector, we are seeking to recruit a Legal & Compliance Officer (Russian-Speaking) to join their team in Limassol. The successful applicant will ideally hold a relevant academic related to Law and should hold a relevant CySEC and/or MiFID certification and possess 3+ years of relevant Legal & Compliance experience, ideally within the Financial Services sector. Fluency in both Russian & English is essential.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manage the Company’s ongoing legal matters (local and international).
- Research on legal issues and provide legal support on business matters including corporate, commercial, employment matters.
- Advising on company law and support of corporate governance matters for the group of companies in different countries.
- To think strategically and tactically, make risk-benefit evaluations and develop action plans in relation to compliance and AML risks.
- Act as the liaison between the company and external law firm, coordinate law firms on the handling of licensing process and other legal matters.
- Prepare, review and negotiate legal documents relating to the company business and activities of the company.
- Prepare, review and negotiate applications, notifications and record updates.
- Draft, modify and implement the company’s policies, procedures and handbooks, agreements and other documentation relating to the company business and activities of the company.
- Monitor, review and approve marketing communications material.
- Prepare routine correspondence and provide general administrative support, especially regarding the creation and revision of legal documents and spreadsheets.
- Provide detailed situation reports and updates on all matters being handled.
- Develop compliance and AML training material and support with ongoing compliance training to investment firm’s personnel.
- Research, identify and report on a wide variety of compliance related matters due to the introduction of new legislation or best practices.
Key Skills/Experience:
- Law Degree. Specialisation in Corporate, Commercial and/or Financial Services.
- 3+ years of experience in a legal role, ideally within the Financial Services sector.
- CySEC andor MIFID Advanced certification.
- Very good knowledge of the financial services sector, regulations and legislation.
- Any previous experience in assisting with the application and approval of a Forex operating license via CySEC will be considered a significant advantage.
- Ability to interpret and advise on the application of various laws and regulations.
- Able to multitask, work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Problem solving skills.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office.
- Fluency in English and Russian is essential.
To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number KAR5713. 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.