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Compliance ,
Banking/Finance
Location: Limassol
Reference: 5273
Date Posted: 21/09/2021
Group Head of AML and Compliance (Russian-Speaking)
CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an expanding provider of Financial & Professional Services to clients across the World, we are seeking to recruit a Group Head of AML and Compliance (Russian-Speaking) to join their team based in Limassol. The successful applicant will be fluent in both Russian and English and have a minimum of 3+ years of relevant professional Compliance & AML experience within the Financial Services sector.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Supervise and monitor AML and Compliance Function, compliance team by working closely with the management team.
- Ensure that the Group always operates within the terms of licenses’ conditions and other applicable laws, directives, and regulations, as well as in terms of the companies policies and procedures.
- Assist with cross-border cases and share the expert opinion on how things should be done in the right way.
- Evaluate compliance risk for cross-border and non-standard cases at the Group level.
- Conduct and oversee internal reviews and audits periodically to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
- Work cooperatively with external auditors when needed.
- Prepare and submit reports for the Board of Directors and relevant regulators.
- Establish methods to improve efficiency and quality of services, and to reduce the vulnerability to fraud and abuse.
- Modify and implement effective AML and compliance systems if and when necessary.
- Be always up to date with regulatory requirements and guidelines and assist with updating necessary procedures and policies to ensure continued compliance.
- Come up with effective plans to prevent/manage a crisis or compliance violation.
- Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues within the Group.
- Inform, educate, and train the management team and involved personnel on matters that are associated with regulations and industry practices.
- Ensure and verify that all regulatory policies and procedures have been not only documented but implemented and communicated.
Key Skills/Experience:
- BSc/MSc (or equivalent) in Finance, Law, Business or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a similar position in a finance group of companies.
- Strong knowledge of AML legislation, PSD2 and other applicable laws.
- Relevant certification and multiple trainings.
- Great leadership and communication skills.
- Determined to meet strict deadlines and work in challenging fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and aspiration for personal and professional growth.
- Team player with effective time management skill.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized mind.
- Developed research and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in the Russian and English language, Greek is a huge advantage.
- Solid computer literacy to make friends with our IT team.
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