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About the Role
As Head of Compliance & AML for CMC Markets Cyprus, you will lead the compliance function for a new, strategically important project. You will act as the strategic link between regulation and the business, embedding a strong culture of compliance across product, technology, and operations.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with CySEC requirements and applicable legislation, including MiFID II, AMLD, GDPR and DORA.
- Design, implement and maintain robust compliance policies, procedures and manuals tailored to the business.
- Establish and oversee the AML/KYC framework, including client onboarding, ongoing monitoring and regulatory reporting.
- Lead comprehensive compliance risk assessments and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
- Monitor regulatory developments and provide practical, forward-looking advice to senior management and the Board.
- Oversee suitability assessments, client communications, marketing reviews and complaint-handling procedures.
- Promote a strong compliance culture through organisation-wide training, guidance and mentoring.
- Build, lead and develop a high-performing local compliance team.
Requirements
- At least five years’ experience leading Compliance or Risk functions within a CySEC-regulated environment, ideally within the CFD/FX industry.
- A CySEC Advanced Certificate and/or CySEC AML Certificate is mandatory.
- Deep knowledge of OTC products, including CFDs and Margin FX.
- Experience with transferable securities and/or crypto assets would be a significant advantage.
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance regulatory requirements with business growth.
- Fluency in English, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at Board level.
- Proven experience managing teams and delivering complex projects from the ground up.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Influencing skills
Location
- Limassol, Cyprus
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Degree in Law, Finance or a related discipline
- MSc or relevant professional qualification
About the Company
- CMC Markets is a leading global fintech.
- We are committed to continued international growth.
Equal Opportunity
- CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.