The Client
Our Client,is a firm of reputable established Advocates and Legal Consultants, with offices in Nicosia and Limassol. They offer high quality legal services to local and international businesses operating in a broad range of industries.
The Position:
On behalf of our Client, we are seeking to recruit Compliance Officer for its offices in Nicosia. The successful candidate will act as the senior member of the compliance team whereby servicing the clients of the firm. She/he will be responsible for any issues including KYC, AML, GDPR and other compliance related duties depending on the firm’s needs. Our client is open to screen full time or part time candidates for the position.
Duties and Responsibilities
The role will include:
Act as the Compliance Officer and manage the firm’s compliance team.
Ensure the review, update and implementation of compliance policies and procedures of the firm (in relation to KYC, AML and GDPR).
Manage and implement various on-going and ad hoc compliance projects.
Liaise and communicate with the partners, advocates and officers.
Attend meetings with external advisors and the authorities.
Prepare relevant compliance reports to the firm’s board or authorities when needed.
Ensure that compliance / regulatory deadlines are met.
Other internal administration duties.
Update clients KYC files and liaise with the firm’s clients in this regard.
Review of legal files of the clients for the purposes of compliance with record-keeping requirements.
Perform reviews in accordance with the firm’s compliance risk assessment and monitoring program to assess the firm’s compliance with its legal and regulatory obligations.
Provide support to members of the compliance team in order to fulfil the firm’s reporting obligations.
Maintain a good understanding of the relevant regulatory requirements and provide advice and guidance to the partners, lawyers and managers of the firm
Provide internal training sessions to members of the firm on compliance-related matters, promoting and enhancing a strong compliance culture within the firm.
Skills - Qualifications – Experience
Undergraduate and or graduate university education.
Minimum 3 years of working experience in a professional services organization or other legal firm in a similar role.
Excellent knowledge of AML and KYC legislation.
Good level of proficiency with ZYGOS (or other KYC applications) and MS products applications.
Knowledge of GDPR legislation, as an optional qualification.
Team player who can work on own initiative and manage a team.
Able to work under pressure adhering to deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
Adaptable to change with very good communication skills.
Excellent command of the English and Greek languages.
Location The position is for the Client’s offices in Nicosia.
Remuneration An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the process.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.