A Corporate Services Firm that are part of a wider group that offer accounting, fiduciary and consulting services, are working with GRS to recruit a Head of Compliance in Limassol. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of AML and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a Corporate Services Firm, we are looking forward to receiving your application for this Limassol based Head of Compliance role.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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The Compliance Officer will be independent of the management and will report directly to the Board of Directors
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Responsible for formulating the company’s overall Compliance Strategy in accordance with the relevant EU Directives, Cyprus legislation and Professional Guidelines on Anti Money-Laundering and Terrorist Financing
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Responsible for reviewing changes in relevant legislation and guidelines as well as trends and best practises related to Anti Money-Laundering and Terrorist Financing and reflecting these in the company’s compliance policies and procedures
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Promoting a culture of compliance within the company
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Cooperating directly with MOKAS and Compliance Officers/Departments of Financial Institutions and other Regulated Entities on specific matters
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Offering training and support to company directors and staff with respect to compliance matters
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Conducting ad-hoc and regular audits to ensure the company’s compliance policies and procedures are adhered to, and presenting findings and providing recommendations to the Board for weaknesses identified
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Performing client due diligence work and risk assessments
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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LL.B., Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
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Possession of relevant qualifications, such as ACAMS, will be considered a plus
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At least 4 years work experience with AML regulated entities, of which the last 2 were in a compliance-related post
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In-depth knowledge of EU directives, Cyprus Legislation and Professional Guidelines on Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing as well as a thorough understanding of the corporate services regulatory and compliance environment
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Exceptionally high level of integrity, confidentiality, dependability and professionalism
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Outstanding organisational and multitasking abilities
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Fluent in both written and spoken English and Greek
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Computer literate
Due to the high volume of applications we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Elysseos Odesseos, at the following email address
Elysseos@grsrecruitment.comquoting the above job reference or call
+357 25 342 720 for further information.