About the Opportunity:
Our client, an established Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and based in Limassol, is looking for a Compliance/AML Officer to join their team. This is a role that offers the successful candidate the opportunity to be the registered CO/AMLCO with CySEC and to play a central part in safeguarding the firm’s regulatory standing within the CFD/FX industry.
The Role (Duties and Responsibilities):
- Be appointed as the registered Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (CO/AMLCO) with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
- Act as the primary point of contact with CySEC and the Unit for Combating Money Laundering (MOKAS/FIU Cyprus)
- Ensure that all periodic reports and any ad hoc regulatory reports are accurately and timely submitted to CySEC and other competent authorities
- Prepare and submit compliance reports to the Board of Directors and regulatory bodies
- Analyse new legislation, market developments and developments in the local and EU regulatory framework and propose relevant implementation plans
- Identify, examine, and report suspicious activities related to money laundering and terrorist financing to MOKAS in accordance with applicable law
- Assist in the compliance risk assessment process, ensuring that all compliance risks – including those specific to leveraged CFD/FX trading – are appropriately identified, assessed, reported and monitored
- Coordinate internal compliance reviews and monitoring activities, including periodic reviews of departments and independently investigating and acting on any matters related to compliance
- Investigate and resolve compliance-related issues, complaints, or incidents in a timely and effective manner
- Provide advice, guidance and assistance on compliance-related matters as well as training to the members of other departments, as necessary from time to time
- Assist in conducting internal audits and regulatory inspections
- Perform KYC/KYB reviews and risk assessments on potential and existing clients
- Respond to compliance inquiries from various departments
Your Profile (Experience/Qualifications):
- CySEC Advanced certification
- 2-4 years of experience as a Compliance/AML Officer within a CySEC-regulated entity
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of the CFD/FX industry, including margin trading, leverage requirements, and ESMA/CySEC product intervention measures
- Strong understanding of the CySEC regulatory framework
- Previous experience with transaction monitoring and screening systems (e.g., Sumsub, Refinitiv, LexisNexis or similar)
- Working knowledge of other EU/EEA jurisdictions
- Familiarity with MiCA (Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) and crypto-asset regulatory frameworks will be considered an advantage
- English language proficiency, Greek a plus
What is Offered:
- Salary range: EUR 32,500 – EUR 39,000 gross/year
- Continuous professional development and training on the job
- Clear career progression opportunities – not limited to one department or team
How to Apply:
If you are a Compliance professional with a passion for the CFD/FX industry and a desire to make a tangible impact within a regulated environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to Emerald Zebra.