Almond Recruitment, on behalf of our client, an international payments company, have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Compliance/Risk to join their Paphos office. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a compliance and risk management strategy, and to establish and maintain effective controls to detect and mitigate compliance and operational risk. If you have strong experience withing compliance/risk and looking to join a company with plans to expand their operations in Cyprus, please feel free to apply.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and assessing compliance and risks
• Creating and implementing AML frameworks, procedures, and policies
• Acting as a first point of contact for compliance concerns
• Screening payments
• Training staff on compliance procedures
• Developing strategies for risk management
• Reviewing and auditing the organisation’s adherence to compliance procedures
• Establishing and maintaining compliance, risk framework
• Reporting compliance issues and recommending changes
• Overseeing compliance audits and investigations
• Reporting and communication to senior management

Requirements

• Proven experience in compliance and risk management role in the payment industry
• In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, risk management frameworks, and industry standards applicable to the company’s operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex regulatory requirements and operational risks and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong leadership abilities based on values and people’s respect, with experience managing a team and driving a culture of compliance and risk management.
• Motivator – happy to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package, newly created senior leadership role.
• Modern and spacious office located in Paphos, Cyprus
• Well-stocked kitchen offering a variety of snacks, beverages, and fresh fruits
• Team-building activities and enjoyable happy hours
• Continuous opportunities for growth and career development

To apply for this vacancy please send your CV to jobs@almondrecruitment.org quoting reference CY21966C.

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