Compliance Officer

Capital
Limassol, Cyprus
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for compliance professionals with financial services experience who prioritize regulatory monitoring and document rationale for decisions.

Best fit for

  • Compliance professionals with a focus on financial services and regulatory monitoring
    — “Monitor CySEC, ESMA and EU regulatory developments, assess their impact”
  • Candidates with experience in product governance and client classification
    — “Conduct MiFID II target market assessments and ongoing product governance reviews”
  • Individuals who can act as primary points of contact for internal compliance queries
    — “Act as the primary contact person for compliance queries raised internally”

Things to consider

  • CySEC certification is a mandatory requirement within a short timeframe
    — “CySEC Advanced Certification, or availability to obtain it during the probation period”
  • The role involves handling time-sensitive cases and client vulnerability escalations
    — “Sound judgment and the ability to prioritise time-sensitive cases”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with compliance monitoring and regulatory change management
    — “Experience with compliance monitoring, regulatory change or product governance”
  • Emphasize your ability to document rationale clearly and concisely
    — “Review client requests for professional or experienced retail classification and document the rationale for each decision”
  • Showcase your written communication skills with examples of policy drafting
    — “Help draft and update compliance policies, procedures and the Internal Operations Manual”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Conducted reviews under the Annual Compliance Monitoring Programme
  • Prepared regulatory updates and supported reports to regulators
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business or related field2-3 years of experience in compliance, preferably within the financial services industry

Skills & requirements

Required

Regulatory ComplianceMonitoring Regulatory DevelopmentsCompliance PoliciesDue DiligenceInternal AuditsClient Onboarding

Preferred

Mifid IITarget Market AssessmentsProduct GovernancePythonRust

Stack & domain

Cysec Advanced CertificationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsFinancial ServicesOnline TradingBrokerage

About the role

Original posting from Capital via Lever

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.

Responsibilities::

  • Carry out reviews under the Annual Compliance Monitoring Programme and help prepare reports for senior management and the Board.
  • Monitor CySEC, ESMA and EU regulatory developments, assess their impact and follow up with the relevant teams.
  • Prepare regulatory updates and support reports and responses to regulators.
  • Conduct MiFID II target market assessments and ongoing product governance reviews.
  • Review client requests for professional or experienced retail classification and document the rationale for each decision.
  • Assess client vulnerability escalations, determine the appropriate action and document a timely human decision.
  • Act as the primary contact person for compliance queries raised internally.
  • Help draft and update compliance policies, procedures and the Internal Operations Manual.
  • Conduct initial and periodic due diligence on outsourcing providers and other third parties.
  • Maintain compliance registers and support internal audits, regulatory inspections and staff training.

Requirements::

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business or related field.
  • CySEC Advanced Certification, or availability to obtain it during the probation period.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in compliance, preferably within the financial services industry, with a focus on online trading or brokerage.
  • Experience with compliance monitoring, regulatory change or product governance.
  • Sound judgment and the ability to prioritise time-sensitive cases.
  • Strong written communication and organisational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

What you will get in return:

  • Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
  • Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
  • Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
  • Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
  • Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
  • Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
  • Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.

Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.

Source: Capital careers (Lever)

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