Compliance Officer MLRO

Were hiring!

This is an exciting opportunity to join CMC Markets a leading global fintech and play a pivotal role in our continued international growth.

As Head of Compliance & AML for CMC Markets Cyprus youll lead the compliance function for a strategically important new project.

Youll act as the strategic link between regulation and the business embedding a strong culture of compliance across product technology and operations.

• Regulatory leadership: Ensure compliance with CySEC requirements and applicable legislation including MiFID II AMLD GDPR and DORA.
• Framework development: Design implement and maintain robust compliance policies procedures and manuals tailored to the business.
• AML and KYC oversight: Establish and oversee the AML/KYC framework including client onboarding ongoing monitoring and regulatory reporting.
• Risk management: Lead comprehensive compliance risk assessments and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Strategic advisory: Monitor regulatory developments and provide practical forward-looking advice to senior management and the Board.
• Operational oversight: Oversee suitability assessments client communications marketing reviews and complaint-handling procedures.
• Culture and training: Promote a strong compliance culture through organisation-wide training guidance and mentoring.
• Leadership: Build lead and develop a high-performing local compliance team.

• 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.
• A degree in Law Finance or a related discipline. An MSc or relevant professional qualification would be an advantage.

If youre an experienced compliance leader looking to shape a new operation and make a meaningful impact within a global fintech wed love to hear from you.

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.