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Compliance ,
Administration/Secretarial ,
Forex ,
Banking/Finance
Location: Limassol
Reference: 7781
Date Posted: 19/12/2024
KYC Officer (Shift-Patterns)
CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an award-winning global Contract for Difference (CFD) and FX Broker, regulated by multiple authorities including CySEC here in Cyprus, we are seeking to recruit a KYC Officer (Shift-Patterns) to join their growing team based in Limassol. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in ensuring adherence to AML regulations and KYC procedures. Our client is seeking applicants who are ideally educated to degree level in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business Administration or a related field, who possess approximately 1+ year experience in KYC, Compliance, or a similar role within the financial services industry. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential, any additional language skills will be considered a plus. The willingness and ability to shifts on a weekly basis, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work on weekends and Cyprus Public Holidays on a rotational schedule, are essential for this role. Shifts include 08:00 - 16:00 & 15:00 - 23:00. A highly attractive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, which includes performance-related bonuses, private medical insurance, and a fitness allowance.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough due diligence on all new and
existing Clients, including identity verification and background checks.
- Manage client account opening, closures and
modifications.
- Review and analyse client documentation for
completeness and authenticity.
- Perform ongoing monitoring of client accounts
and transactions to identify suspicious activities.
- Maintain accurate KYC records in compliance
with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure smooth
onboarding of new clients.
- Stay updated on relevant AML regulations and
industry best practices.
- Contribute to the development, implementation
and improvement of KYC policies and procedures.
- Perform daily monetary routines including
processing clients’ deposits and withdrawal requests, verification of
payments ensuring compliance with AML regulations.
- Taking initiative to identify, analyse and
resolve questions regarding clients’ accounts.
- Assist in maintaining smooth global operations
of the team and actively participate in cross department collaboration.
- Liaise with external payment processors and
banks to handle transaction issues and disputes when needed.
- Preparation of daily reconciliation reports.
Key Skills/Experience:
- An academic background relating to Accounting,
Finance, Law, Business Administration or similar is desirable.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in KYC,
Compliance, or a similar role within the financial services industry.
- Familiarity with AML and CySEC regulations.
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to
work with confidential information.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving
skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication
skills in English.
- Any additional language will be considered an
advantage.
- Willingness to commit to long-term career
growth and professional development.
- Strong sense of integrity, open-minded and
collaborative.
- Eager to learn about the financial markets,
the CFD industry, and trading platforms.
- Proficiency in MS Office and experience with
KYC/AML software and databases.
Key Benefits:
- Be part
of a dynamic and multi-cultural team.
- Career
growth opportunities with global offices.
- Competitive
salary.
- Performance-based
bonus.
- Private
medical insurance.
- Fitness membership allowance.
