David Kennedy Recruitment is working with global financial market platform company who is looking to hire a Head of Compliance. 

Position: Head of Compliance

Location: Limassol, Cyprus

Employment type: Full-time

Remuneration: Base salary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as the appointed Compliance Officer with CySEC
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Compliance Monitoring Program
• Ensure full adherence to MiFID II, CySEC laws and directives, AML legislation, and GDPR
• Monitor and review all regulatory developments and assess their impact on the company’s operations
• Liaise with CySEC and other relevant authorities, handling inspections, audits, and communications
• Prepare and submit required reports to CySEC (e.g., Annual Compliance Report, AML Report, Risk Assessment)
• Provide compliance training and ongoing support to staff across departments
• Review and approve marketing materials, policies, and new product launches from a compliance perspective
• Investigate and report suspicious transactions 
• Manage internal compliance audits and risk assessments
• Update and enforce internal policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory changes
• Supervise and lead the Compliance team. The candidate will be appointed as AMLCO as well. 

Requirements:

• University degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field
• Holder of CySEC Advanced Certificate (CySEC AML Certificate is an advantage)
• Minimum 5 years of compliance experience in a CySEC-regulated brokerage firm or financial institution
• Previous experience in stocks will be considered an advantage
• In-depth knowledge of MiFID II, CySEC regulations, AML directives, and GDPR
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Leadership experience with the ability to guide and develop a team.

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and modern work environment
• Opportunity to shape compliance strategy within a growing investment firm.