- Georgiana Yiannou
Head of Compliance/AML
Updated: Jul 9, 2021
Our Client a well-established Investment firm based in Nicosia is seeking to recruit a dynamic individual for the position of the Head of Compliance/AML Function to joint their team
Responsibilities
· Work closely with the Senior Management in drafting the internal AML Compliance manuals, policies, and procedures and ensuring their correct and effective implementation
· Review new regulations and providing advice on necessary actions to be taken
· Providing advice, continuous education, and training to all staff and Board of Directors on AML/CFT risk awareness and effective KYC requirements
· Performing compliance reporting to ensuring that reporting obligations are fulfilled
· Reviewing general corporate contracts and agreements and company’s marketing/promotional material
· Monitoring and ensuring compliance of any appointed service / third party providers or outsourced functions
· Monitoring compliance of the company, departments, and all areas/topics within the company, with all regulatory obligations
· Identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk and providing advice on preventing or corrective actions to be taken
· Identifying, examining and reporting any suspicious activities related to money laundering and terrorist financing
· Assisting in conducting internal audits
· Examining, evaluating, monitoring and responding promptly to client complaints if any
· Main Point of contact for competent authorities.
Requirements/Qualifications
· University or postgraduate degree or other equivalent qualification in a field related to Law, economics or finance, including banking and finance, or accounting
· Holder of the CySEC Advanced Certificate
· Holder of the CySEC AML Certificate (would be considered as an advantage)
· Excellent English language skills and any other language of an EU member state will be considered as an advantage
· Minimum 1-2 years experience in similar positions, as well as strong knowledge of relevant regulations.
· Perform well under pressure
· Strong organization skills and attention to detail
· Strong sense of professionalism and integrity
· Strong sense of professionalism and integrity
Remuneration package
· An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate
· Bonus based on performance
· Partially remote position for candidates not residents of Nicosia
· Travelling expenses for people who are not residing in Nicosia
· Working hours are office hours
· 21 days annual leave
Please submit your CV with a brief cover letter via email to georgiana@lavoro.com.cy