Job Description

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.