CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an established Group of Companies operating in the Financial Services sector, we are seeking to recruit a Senior Compliance & Legal Officer (Dual Role) to join their growing team based in Limassol. As a Senior Compliance & Legal Officer, you will be accountable for all internal matters relating to Compliance requirements, including liaising with the external service providers of the Group, as well as ensuring compliance of Group activities to policies, procedures and the local compliance framework in cooperation with various departments. Our client is seeking applicants who are educated to degree level in Law, Economics, Finance or any other relevant field, who possess approximately 3+ years of previous experience in a Compliance role within a Licensed Investment Firm. Holders of any professional qualifications such as CySEC's Advanced Certificate and/or CySEC's AML certificate are encouraged to apply. An attractive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, based on skills and experience. 

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Liaising with all relevant business and support areas within the Company.
• Monitoring on a permanent basis and to assess, on a regular basis, the adequacy and effectiveness of the measures, policies and procedures put in place, and the actions taken to address any deficiencies in the firm's compliance with its obligations.
• Monitoring and assessing the level of compliance risk that the Company faces, considering the investment and ancillary services provided, as well as the scope of financial instruments traded and distributed.
• Drafting intercompany agreements and agreements with third parties.
• Drafting written reports to the Management Body, on the implementation and effectiveness of the overall control environment for investment services and activities, on the risks that have been identified and on the complaints-handling reporting as well as remedies required to be undertaken.
• Working on related changes to the Company’s documentation.
• Training and educating the staff of the Company in respect with the compliance function according to the Law including, where necessary, provision of day-today assistance to the staff.
• Developing, designing, re-designing the appropriate procedures of the Company, so as to prevent and resolve potential conflicts of interest, ensuring that all the procedures regarding the Company’s conflict of interest policy are in place.
• Consenting, updating and approving the Company’s Policies.
• Establishing and implementing the measures as regards personal transactions and notifying each relevant person of the restrictions on personal transactions.
• Any other duties as assigned by Management and/or the Head of Legal and Compliance Department.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• University/College Degree in Law, Economics, Finance or any other relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in a Compliance role within a Licensed Investment Firm
• Professional Qualifications such as CySEC's Advanced Certificate, CySEC's AML certificate shall be considered an advantage.
• Previous experience in domestic and international Company Law shall be considered an advantage.
• Good knowledge of national, European and International practices and regulations.
• Good teamwork and troubleshooting skills
• Multi-tasking, communication, administrative, organizational and management skills.
• Character integrity, professionalism, conscientiousness, responsibility and reliability.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR7771. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.