GRS Recruitment is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Compliance Officer to join a dynamic Payment Solutions company based in Limassol. We are looking for an individual who will be responsible for supporting the compliance function in its role as the second line of defense of a FinTech financial institution. A professional who is able to understand the client's business, the flow of funds and is able to identify emerging issues from an anti-money laundering perspective. The successful candidate will review and monitor transactions and accounts for suspicious activity and plausibility in line with the Financial Institution's Compliance Directive and will report to the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer. If you are an experienced Compliance professional who is ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply now and take the next step in your career!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Review and monitor transactions and accounts for suspicious activity and plausibility in line with the Financial Institution's Compliance Directive
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Instruct and assist First Line in requesting documentation needed that might clarify plausibility
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Identify process improvements for the Compliance Function
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Escalation and reporting to an external Compliance Function
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Conduct cumulative and periodic reviews of clients' activities and compare this to explanations documented by clients
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Working closely with the First Line function on issue resolution
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Perform period control tasks
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Documentation of decision-making on CRM and JIRA
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Report to the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Work Experience in Compliance for a Payments/Banking Financial Institution a plus but not mandatory
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Investigate emerging issues, seek valid explanations and test the plausibility of responses
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Strong teamwork skills
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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Exceptional analytical and investigative skills
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Fluent in English, German advantageous
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AML Qualifications are considered advantageous
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Willingness to learn and adapt to an ever-changing regulatory environment.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Precise and effective decision-making under pressure
COMPANY BENEFITS
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25 days of holiday entitlement plus 5 days of paid sick leave.
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Corporate pension plan after a 3-month probationary period.
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Continuous personal development and training opportunities.
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Yearly performance-based bonus.
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Monthly lunch contribution.
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Birthday gift.
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Modern workplace in the heart of Limassol.
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Complimentary breakfast on specific days.
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Biannual team-building activities and summer/winter corporate events.
Due to the high volume of applications received at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Hayley Buckle, hayley@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call +357 25 342 720 for further information.