CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a regulated Investment Firm with offices across Cyprus, we are seeking to recruit a KYC Manager (Arabic-Speaking) to join their growing team based in Nicosia. As the KYC Manager, you will be primarily be responsible for the preparation and ongoing review of Know Your Customer (KYC) policies and procedures, as well as managing and supervising the KYC department. Our client is seeking applicants who are fluent in both verbal and written Arabic and English, who possess proven experience in a relevant role, with strong knowledge of KYC and Client Onboarding procedures. Holders of the CySEC Advanced certification are encouraged to apply. An attractive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, based on skills and experience, which includes a 13th salary, and private medical insurance.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Preparation and Annual Review of Know Your Customer (KYC) policies and procedures, including Client Acceptance Policy, in accordance with the regulatory requirements of the jurisdictions in which the Group is operating.
• Managing and supervising the KYC department (task delegation within the team, overseeing the execution of tasks, customer due diligence, risk assessment, and continuous monitoring to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements).
• Ensure the KYC Register is always kept up to date and is consistent with CRM data.
• Preparation of KYC related reports, weekly, monthly, yearly and upon request.
• Preparation of presentations in relation to the operation of KYC Department.
• Provision of training to the new and existing team members and upon request to other departments.
• Monitoring of CRM systems and ensuring that KYC team members submit the correct and accurate clients’ data, including the comments on last interaction with each client.
• Reviewing the Compliance statuses, conducting the necessary KYC checks and performing KYC verifications.
• Interaction with other departments on rejection of client accounts due to the insufficient KYC verification.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Withdrawal process is run smoothly on the KYC department level.
• Managing the replacement of a team member, when necessary.
• Reviewing the highest deposit accounts by conducting periodic reviews of the highest depositors and withdrawals.
• Responsible for KYP verification of Affiliates and Introducing Brokers as per the established procedure (both for individuals and legal entities).

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and verbal.
• Proven experience in a relevant role, ideally gained working for an Investment Firm.
• Strong understanding of KYC and client onboarding procedures.
• Team leadership skills and experience.
• CySEC Certification will be considered as an advantage.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), as well as computer literacy.
• Ability to work as part of the team.
• Attention to detail and target oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work freely in Cyprus (no work permits provided).

Key Benefits: 

• Attractive salary based on skills and experience.
• 13th salary.
• Medical Insurance.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR7851. 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.