AML and Compliance Officer
Job Description
The Company
Magic Compass Ltd (the ‘Company’) is an established ICF, based in Limassol, and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
Job Description
· Be appointed as the registered Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (CO/AMLCO) with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
· Act as the primary point of contact with CySEC and the Unit for Combating Money Laundering (MOKAS/FIU Cyprus)
· Ensure that all periodic reports any ad hoc regulatory reports are accurately and timely submitted to CySEC and other competent authorities
· Prepare and submit compliance reports to the Board of Directors and regulatory bodies
· Analyse new legislation, market developments and developments in the local and EU regulatory framework and propose relevant implementation plans
· Identify, examine, and report suspicious activities related to money laundering and terrorist financing to MOKAS in accordance with applicable law
· Assist in the compliance risk assessment process, ensuring that all compliance risks – including those specific to leveraged CFD/FX trading – are appropriately identified, assessed, reported and monitored
· Coordinate internal compliance reviews and monitoring activities, including periodic reviews of departments and independently investigating and acting on any matters related to compliance
· Investigate and resolve compliance-related issues, complaints, or incidents in a timely and effective manner
· Provide advice, guidance and assistance on compliance-related matters as well as training to the members of other departments, as necessary from time to time
· Assist in conducting internal audits and regulatory inspections
· Perform KYC/KYB reviews and risk assessments on potential and existing clients
· Respond to compliance inquiries from various departments
· Other duties as reasonably directed by the Board of Directors or by the Group Head of Compliance & MLRO
Job Skills/Qualifications
- CySEC Advance certification
- Greek and/or English language proficiency
- 2+ years of experience as a Compliance and/or AML Officer within a CySEC-regulated entity
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of the CFD-FX industry, including margin trading, leverage requirements, and ESMA/CySEC product intervention measures
- Strong understanding of the CySEC regulatory framework
- Previous experience with transaction monitoring and screening systems (e.g., Sumsub, Refinitiv, LexisNexis or similar)
- Working knowledge of other EU/EEA jurisdictions
Familiarity with MiCA (Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) and crypto-asset regulatory frameworks
What we offer:
- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience
- Continuous professional development and training on the job
- Clear career progression opportunities – not limited to one department or team
How to Apply
Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CV with the subject 'Compliance Officer Cyprus' to info@magiccompass.com