Compliance & Data Protection Officer

CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a very well-established and expanding provider of Professional Services with offices in the heart of Limassol, we are seeking to recruit an experienced and highly knowledgeable Compliance & Data Protection Officer to join their team. The successful applicant will ideally have an academic background in Law or a related field and possess a minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in the compliance field.

• Managing, coordinating, and monitoring the day-to-day Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Program of the companies of the group and create sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them.
• Providing accurate and pragmatic data protection advise and updating the procedures of the company in relation to data protection.
• Ensuring that the companies of the group are fully compliant with the requirements of the regulatory authority and act as point of contact with the regulatory authority and MOKAS.
• Periodical review of KYC records as to completeness, including verifying that due diligence has been performed and that the files and risk assessments are current and up to date.
• Periodical assessments on data protection impact.
• Education and training of employees on AML and GDPR.
• Drafting and revision of company policies to reflect changes in the applicable laws and/or regulatory requirements.
• Periodical evaluation of existing clients according to established policies and procedures.
• Making amendments to existing agreements reflecting the GDPR.

• Degree from a reputable University in law or equivalent (minimum 2.2 or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years of experience dealing with compliance matters.
• Knowledge of legal requirements and controls in relation to compliance, AML and data protection.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of CySEC, ICPAC, MIFID II.
• Holder of the CySEC Advanced Certification.
• Understanding of fiduciary tasks, confidentiality rules and non-disclosure policies.
• Understanding of funds and fund managers.
• Strong drafting skills with attention to details.
• Developed communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, ambitious and a team player.
• Fluency in both Greek and English.