Compliance and AMLCO Officer

Job description

On behalf of our client, an established and regulated (“CIF”) Cyprus Investment Firm in Nicosia, CX Financia is recruiting a Compliance and AML Officer.

Due to fast growth, we have a vacancy for dynamic and experienced senior Compliance and AML Officer to join our team in Nicosia.

Why work with us? This is an excellent opportunity to undertake a key position in a renowned investment firm. You will be overviewing daily tasks of compliance and AML department and report directly to the Group’s Head of Compliance.

Job Duties

Job description:

• Closely cooperate with and assist the Group’s Head of Compliance to ensure full compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Monitor the ‘Know Your Customer’ and ‘Client Due Diligence’ procedures.
• Ensure that the compliance procedures are followed in order to comply with CySEC and MiFID ii requirements.
• Keep abreast of regulatory requirements as evolving best practices in compliance department.
• Assist the Group’s Head of Compliance in internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.
• Prepare annual regulatory reports
• Take ownership of the induction training for all new employees, annual AML training and any other ad-hoc training requirements
• Performing transaction monitoring to detect suspicious transactions which deem additional review and escalation
• Prepare and update existing policies and procedures of the company.
• Reviewing and approving marketing content
• Performing content reviews of the company websites
• Performing day-to-day desk-based reviews and inspections in accordance with the compliance risk assessment and monitoring program, to evaluate compliance of the company with its legal and regulatory obligations and the effectiveness of the internal policies and control procedures.
• Examining, evaluating, and responding promptly to client complaints
• Undertaking additional duties as and when required.

Job Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Educational background in Law, Finance or a relevant subject;
• Experience with working with CySEC regulated financial institutions;
• CySEC Advanced Certificate and/or CySEC AML Certificate;
• Experienced in working under pressure, shifting priorities and delegating tasks as new assignments and projects arise;
• Organised, focused and diligent;
• Willingness to learn and evolve in a fast-paced environment
• Communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Excellent command of the Greek and English language;
• Professionalism, work ethic, self-motivated and team player;
• Positive can-do attitude and highly committed personality.

Qualifications required:

• English proficiency.
• University degree
• Strong personality and the ability to commence and conclude issues from start to finish.
• Good knowledge of CySEC regulatory framework.
• At least 2+ years of experience in Compliance and AML role.
• Must have CySEC Advanced Certification. AML certification will be a plus.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Job Benefits

Benefits:

• Monday to Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm working hours.
• An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
• Professional growth.