Executive Director (VAC-A21100N)

Job description

Our client is a well-established and CySEC regulated CFD and Forex Broker and they are looking to hire an experienced Executive Director to join their team based in Limassol.

Job Duties

• To lead, review, monitor and guide the company's compliance policies and regulatory reporting
• Member of the board of directors and the senior management team of the company
• To prepare and/or monitor the preparation of any compliance reports AML function of the company.
• Following CySEC's circulars, developing and periodically reviewing and updating Standards of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to employees.
• Attend all board meetings of the Company and ensure that operational and strategic issues are discussed
• Issue guidance to the Company's executive officers and senior management.
• Oversee and take into consideration senior management actions and decisions by conducting regular reviews of the effectiveness of the senior management and its internal control systems.
• Ensure that he/she is aware at all times of all material matters of the Company.
• Responsible for creating and implementing strategy aiming at the development of the company's business
• Developing and enforcing adequate policies and procedures in order to meet the compliance requirements of CySEC and other applicable rules and regulations

Job Requirements

• University Degree in Law, Business, Economics or any other relevant field.
• Previous experience of 5 years at Director level within a CIF entity (regulated by CySec)
• Knowledge and experience in the broader compliance sector
• Strong experience of building and maintaining strong relationships with external financial regulatory bodies.
• Capability and experience of interacting credibly at Board level and with CySEC and other bodies.
• Understanding CIF's and the Financial Services Sector
• Understand Mifid 2, Senior Managers Regime and GDPR
• Holder of the Advanced CySEC Certificate as the candidate will be in direct communication with CySEC
• Strong experience in the AML sector and Compliance, Legal background and solid managerial skills
• Knowledge of Cyprus AML law relating to key areas of responsibility
• Fluency in English and Greek will be considered an advantage

TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) and include the reference: Executive Director - VAC-A21100N. We look forward to hearing from you!