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Position Details
Reference No.
104859
Title
Head of Compliance/ Legal VAC-18392N
Employment Type
Full Time
Available Positions
1
Location(s):
Limassol
Posted On:
05/11/2019
Contact Details
Company
StaffMatters Recruitment Specialist on behalf of a client
Contact Person
Administration Team
Address
Limassol
Limassol
Phones
25341383
Email
admin@smstaffmatters.com
Job Description

Our client is a financial services provider who are regulated by CySEC and they are looking to hire a Head of Compliance/ Legal to join their team based in Limassol.

Responsibilities:

Responding to compliance enquiries

Keeping up to date with relevant laws/regulations

Producing and submitting periodic compliance, AML and risk reports to the company's regulator

Compliance aspects according to the local regulation and according to the company's best practices. Developing and enforcing adequate policies and procedures in order to meet the compliance requirements of CySEC and other applicable rules and regulations

Managing the internal procedures and controls relevant to the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing

Monitoring anti-money laundering policies and procedures of the company as required by the company's regulators.

Performing regular monitoring to ensure that standards are adhered

Overseeing corrective action of any compliance violations identified in review, audits and/or exams

Working with all the departments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations

Developing compliance training materials and performing on-going training to employees

Providing advice and guidance to employees as appropriate on money laundering matters

Supporting the company's software systems utilized to ensure compliance

Conducting internal compliance audits 

Examining, evaluating and responding promptly to client complaints

Requirements:

Bachelor or Master's Degree in Law, Finance or Economics   

Licensed to provide Financial Services level: Advanced          

Previous experience (min. 2 years) in compliance role in an investment or other financial firm is a must 

Head of Compliance experience in an investment or other financial firm is an advantage 

Excellent communication skills including written and verbal

Extensive knowledge and proven experience with MIFID II directive

Fluency in English is required 

Fluency in Greek (advantage)