A leading global financial services firm, recognised for its next-generation multi-channel trading platforms, is partnering with GRS to recruit a Head of Compliance for their rapidly growing Nicosia operation. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role and hold the relevant CySEC certifications. If you have the necessary skills and experience, this Nicosia-based Head of Compliance position offers an excellent opportunity to join a company that values its people as its greatest asset and provides a platform for professional growth and career progression.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Having overall responsibility for the company’s Compliance function.
- Maintaining excellent understanding of the relevant regulatory requirements and providing guidance and advice to management and other colleagues.
- Developing, maintaining, and updating compliance and AML manuals, policies, procedures, and controls.
- Developing and implementing a risk-based compliance monitoring program.
- Updating and implementing ongoing monitoring procedures for Corporate Authorised Representative, distributors or affiliate arrangements and reviewing the Company’s marketing material and affiliates on an ongoing basis.
- Conducting reviews/audits of departments, key business and other processes and activities to ensure the continued adherence to and effective implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Identifying, examining, and reporting suspicious activities related to money laundering and terrorist financing.
- Taking corrective action in case compliance violations are observed.
- Having responsibility for the compliance risk assessment process, ensuring that all compliance risks are appropriately identified, assessed, reported, and monitored.
- Acting as the designated Compliance and AML Officer for CYSEC.
- Handling all regulatory communication and acting as the contact person with CYSEC.
- Preparing and submitting periodic and ad hoc reports to CYSEC and the Board of Directors.
- Leading, managing, and developing the company’s Compliance team.
- Promoting and enhancing a strong company-wide compliance culture.
- Delivering internal trainings on compliance-related matters, including internal policies and procedures, the application of guidelines, standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance or other related field.
- Holder of the Advanced and AML CYSEC Certifications.
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
- Excellent knowledge of English, both verbal and written.
- Computer literacy.
- Dynamic, hands‑on and results driven.
- Commercial orientation and awareness.
- Practical approach in understanding and applying regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Self‑motivated with an ability to work autonomously.
- Team player.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive at GRS Recruitment only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
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