Responsibilities
Act as the approved Compliance Officer and AMLCO for CIF, representing the firm before CySECDefine reporting requirements and prepare, review, and submit mandatory regulatory reports to CySEC (e.g., Annual Compliance Report, Annual AML Report)Review and approve marketing materials, publications, and client communications to ensure compliance with MiFID IIOversee handling of client complaints and manage escalations to the Financial OmbudsmanAct as the MLRO in CyprusOwn and maintain Cyprus-specific CDD and Transaction Monitoring (TM) policies and proceduresReview escalations of complex, high-risk cases from the 1st Line of Defense (1LOD)Participate in risk assessment cycles and product risk approvalsProvide Cyprus-specific financial crime insights and translate them into improvements for FINOM’s TM and CDD risk engineLead ad hoc departmental projects (e.g., vendor initiatives, CDD geo-expansion)Perform additional duties to support operational efficiency, as needed or assigned by managementOversee and control the KYC reliance arrangement between the CIF and FINOM (per Article 31 of Cyprus AML Law)Collaborate with Control Testing & Quality Assurance teams to ensure FINOM’s 1LOD processes meet CySEC standards for clients of the CIFProvide practical guidance, manuals, and procedures for 1LOD, 2LOD escalations, and Risk Management teamsDesign and deliver mandatory internal AML and Compliance training programs for staffWho you are
Must be a resident of Cyprus and currently living in CyprusHolder of the CySEC Advanced Certificate и CySEC AML Certificate3–5 years of proven experience in a 2nd Line of Defense (Compliance/AML) role within a CySEC-regulated Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF)Strong knowledge of Cyprus AML legislation, CySEC directives, and the EU MiFID II frameworkDetail-oriented, highly motivated self-starter with strong analytical and critical thinking skillsStart-up mindset: proactive, results-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervisionBusiness-enabling mindset, avoiding a restrictive “Compliance says No” approachAbility to empower the business while maintaining regulatory integrityCritical thinker who challenges the status quo and develops innovative, practical solutionsStrong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex compliance concepts clearly and conciselyComfortable engaging with stakeholders across different seniority levelsAble to present ideas in a simple, practical manner to non-compliance professionalsLanguages: Business proficiency in English, additional fluency in Greek is advantageous What do we offer?
We offer a collaborative and flexible work environment, open and transparent communication, a chance to contribute and implement your own ideas and solutions, possibility to work remotely, competitive salaries, and an opportunity to become a part of a unique success story of a challenger bank.
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