CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an International Financial Services Group that specialise in Online Trading & Investment Services, we are seeking to recruit a Regulatory Compliance Officer to join their expanding team based in Limassol. The successful applicant will possess a minimum of 3+ years working within a Compliance Officer role within a regulated Investment Firm (Forex Company) and be a holder of the CySEC Advanced Certification. Experience with CySEC reporting and deep understanding of CySEC Regulations and MIFID are key requirements of this position.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assessing and ongoing monitoring of the constant compliance of the company with all applicable regulatory and legislative provisions.
• Assist in obtaining new licenses in other jurisdictions.
• Ensuring that the company continues to remain in compliance with CySEC’s regulations.
• Work closely with all departments to ensure continued compliance in unison.
• Keeping up to date with regulatory requirements and guidelines and assisting with updating company procedures and polices where necessary, to ensure continued compliance.
• Being responsible for the firm fulfilling their annual obligations and license conditions.
• Providing detailed situation reports and updates to BOD on all matters being handled.
• Guidance and support to business units on compliance/regulatory matters.
• Preparing regular reports and strategic direction to senior management regarding compliance matters.
• Coordinating various regulatory filings.
• Developing compliance policies and audit program procedures.
• Focusing on internal compliance policy review, including ongoing assessments, assisting with compliance review, internal audit reviews and ongoing or ad hoc reviews.
• Working with in-house and external advisories to monitor, and then implement responses to, regulatory developments that impact the businesses.
• Assisting in the development of training materials.
• Collaborating with other departments on special projects and special compliance projects as necessary.
• Carrying out the necessary studies to ensure compliance with the regulations and providing necessary communication and coordination with regulators.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Degree in Law, Economics, or any other relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in a Compliance Officer role within a CIF regulated company or in a Consulting Firm.
• CySEC Advanced Certificate.
• AML Certificate.
• Fluent in English language – reading, writing and spoken – is a must.
• Experience with CySEC reporting and deep understanding of CySEC Regulations and MIFID.
• Experience with licensing in other jurisdictions and international compliance.
• Ability to take on projects and complete the necessary research.
• Excellent knowledge of the Financial Markets.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• An analytical mindset with excellent organizations skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to deliver and complete reports and tasks, fast and accurate.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number KAR5819. 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.