Head of Legal and Compliance, Fintech, Limassol

Job title: Head of Legal and Compliance (Russian Speaker), Limassol, fintech

About the job

Emerald Zebra on behalf of our client, a regulated FX and CFD broker, is looking to hire a Head of Legal and Compliance in Cyprus. Our client offers multi-asset trading to clients internationally and is looking for a senior leader to own its legal and compliance function.

Location

Limassol, Cyprus

Hybrid. 

Engagement

Full time, permanent, office based in Cyprus

Role overview

We are looking for a senior legal and compliance professional to lead the function and act as the main point of contact with the regulator. You will own the firm's regulatory framework, keep the business compliant as it grows, and advise senior management on legal and regulatory risk. This is a hands-on leadership role with a seat at the management table.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the legal and compliance function, including managing and developing the team
• Ensure the firm complies with CySEC, MiFID II and other applicable regulations
• Own the AML, KYC and counter-terrorist financing framework, including policies, monitoring and reporting
• Act as the main contact with CySEC and other regulators, including handling inspections, queries and regulatory reporting
• Review and approve marketing materials, client onboarding practices and affiliate and introducing broker activity from a compliance perspective
• Draft, review and negotiate client terms, partner agreements and commercial contracts
• Oversee complaints handling, investor protection requirements and legal disputes
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise senior management on their impact
• Deliver compliance training and promote a strong compliance culture across the business

Required skills and experience

• 5 or more years of legal or compliance experience within the FX and CFD industry
• Strong working knowledge of CySEC regulation and MiFID II, as applied to retail FX and CFD brokerage
• Proven experience running AML and KYC processes and dealing with regulators directly
• Senior-level experience leading a legal or compliance function or team
• A stable career history with meaningful tenure at previous employers
• Law degree or a relevant qualification in law or compliance
• Native Russian and fluent English
• Strong judgement, communication and the credibility to advise at senior management level

What is on offer

• A senior leadership position with real ownership of legal and compliance
• The opportunity to shape the compliance framework of a growing FX and CFD brokerage
• Salary 72,000 - 96,000 annually.