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.