Compliance Team Lead
Limassol, Cyprus23h ago
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Key details
- Location
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 15–18 yrs
- Function
- Legal & Compliance
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 23h ago
Skills
About the role
Join our dynamic team at IC as a Compliance Team Lead and help shape the future of FinTech innovation. This full-time, on-site opportunity based in Limassol offers you the chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced and forward-thinking environment. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!
Who We Are:
IC is
a global leader in trading with over 15 years of success, a strong international presence, and a team of skilled professionals, remains at the forefront of financial technology innovation. As an agile company that values growth and collaboration, we offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic industry where innovation meets excellence.
What We’re Looking For:
As a Compliance Team Lead,
you will play a key role in supporting the Head of Compliance in the effective coordination, oversight, and continuous enhancement of the compliance
function across its regulated entities.
The role combines strong regulatory expertise with organisational and team
coordination responsibilities, ensuring that compliance activities, regulatory obligations,
and ongoing matters are effectively managed, prioritised, and progressed.
Working closely with the Head of Compliance, the successful candidate will support the
coordination of day-to-day compliance activities, provide guidance to team members,
maintain a clear overview of outstanding matters and regulatory requirements, and
contribute to the timely delivery of departmental objectives.
The position requires a proactive, highly organised, and dependable professional who
demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to
work independently while contributing to the overall effectiveness of the compliance
function.
What You’ll Do:
Regulatory Monitoring & Advisory
- Monitor and interpret current and upcoming regulatory requirements, assessing their impact on business operations and advising relevant stakeholders
- Stay informed of regulatory developments within, among others, the CFDs,
- Forex, and Shares sectors across applicable jurisdictions.
- Support the alignment of internal policies, procedures, and controls with evolving regulatory requirements.
- Provide practical compliance advice and recommendations on regulatory and operational matters.
Compliance Coordination & Team Support
- Support the Head of Compliance in coordinating the compliance team's day-to- day activities, priorities, and deliverables.
- Facilitate the effective allocation, organisation, and follow-up of compliance tasks to ensure timely completion.
- Maintain a structured overview of ongoing activities, outstanding matters, responsibilities, and deadlines.
- Monitor progress against agreed priorities, proactively identifying delays, dependencies, and matters requiring attention.
- Provide guidance, technical support, and practical assistance to compliance team members.
- Act as a central point of coordination for day-to-day compliance matters, facilitating effective communication within the team and with other departments.
- Encourage accountability, collaboration, and consistency in the execution of compliance activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve internal workflows, tracking mechanisms, and overall team efficiency.
Group-Wide Compliance Oversight & Status Reporting
- Support the ongoing oversight of compliance obligations and activities across the
- Group regulated entities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of regulatory obligations, key
- deadlines, ongoing projects, outstanding matters, and compliance risks for each relevant entity.
- Coordinate the collection and consolidation of compliance updates from team members and relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare regular and ad hoc compliance status updates for the Head of
- Compliance, highlighting progress, priorities, outstanding actions, and matters requiring attention.
- Ensure compliance information is readily accessible, appropriately documented,
- and maintained in a structured manner.
- Identify emerging compliance gaps, potential delays, and regulatory concerns, recommending appropriate follow-up or escalation.
- Contribute to consistency and coordination of compliance activities across different regulated entities and jurisdictions.
Compliance Monitoring & Framework Oversight
- Support the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the
- Compliance Monitoring Programme.
- Coordinate and conduct compliance monitoring reviews and assessments to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements.
- Monitor the progress of compliance findings and corrective actions, ensuring appropriate follow-up and timely resolution.
- Support the accurate and timely preparation and submission of regulatory reports, filings, and disclosures.
- Identify opportunities to enhance existing compliance controls and monitoring
Business & Product Compliance
- Review and assess new products, services, and business initiatives from a regulatory and compliance perspective.
- Provide compliance input to support business decisions and the effective management of regulatory risks.
- Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure compliance considerations are incorporated into business processes.
Licensing & Regulatory Engagement
- Support the assessment of licensing requirements and regulatory opportunities across relevant jurisdictions.
- Coordinate or assist with the preparation and submission of licensing applications, regulatory approvals, and related documentation.
- Liaise with regulators, auditors, external advisors, and relevant stakeholders on compliance-related matters, as appropriate.
- Monitor ongoing regulatory requests, applications, and related outstanding
Policies, Controls & Risk Management
- Support the development, review, and enhancement of internal compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and contribute to the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures.
- Investigate compliance breaches, incidents, and discrepancies, ensuring appropriate documentation, escalation, and follow-up.
- Monitor corrective actions and contribute to the timely resolution of identified compliance gaps.
Training & Knowledge Sharing
- Provide ongoing compliance guidance and support to team members and internal stakeholders.
- Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating compliance awareness
- Share regulatory knowledge, practical experience, and best practices to support the professional development of the team.
- Promote effective communication, collaboration, and a strong compliance culture across the organisation.
Customer & Marketing Oversight
- Review customer communications and marketing materials to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
- Support the handling and resolution of client complaints from a compliance
- Coordinate with relevant departments to address customer-related compliance matters and implement corrective actions.
Qualifications / Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4–5 years of relevant compliance experience, preferably within the CFDs, Forex, Shares, or broader financial services industry.
- Strong knowledge of financial services regulation, particularly within CFDs and Forex.
- Proven experience in compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting, and risk assessment.
- Experience working across multiple regulated entities or jurisdictions will be considered an advantage.
- Relevant professional certifications, such as CySEC Advanced or equivalent, are considered an advantage.
- Excellent organisational, planning, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Ability to guide and support colleagues, coordinate activities, and contribute to the effective performance of a team.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to take initiative and follow matters through to completion.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and provide practical solutions to complex matters.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain a comprehensive overview of ongoing activities and communicate progress, risks, and outstanding matters clearly.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Fluency in English; Greek or additional languages are considered an advantage.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Proactive mindset: Anticipates needs, identifies priorities, and takes initiative without requiring constant direction.
- Organisational excellence: Maintains structure, visibility, and effective follow-up across multiple activities.
- Ownership and reliability: Takes responsibility for assigned matters and ensures they progress to completion.
- Collaborative approach: Supports colleagues, facilitates communication, and contributes to team effectiveness.
- Sound judgment: Assesses situations independently and recognises when escalation is necessary.
- Solution-oriented thinking: Identifies practical ways to resolve challenges and improve processes.
- Adaptability: Remains effective in a dynamic, fast-paced, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory environment.
Working Schedule:
On-Site, Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 17:00
Why Join Us? Experience Rewards Beyond Just a Job! Because You Matter.
- Competitive Pay – We value you, not just your role. Our compensation reflects the skills and experience you bring to the table.
- Career Growth – Your journey is important. We’re here to support your development with ongoing learning and clear paths to advancement.
- Work-Life Balance – Time to rest is time to thrive. With 22 days of annual leave, your personal life is respected and prioritized.
- Wellness & Healthcare – Health comes first. Enjoy 12 paid sick days and full medical insurance coverage after 6 months, because your well-being is our priority.
- Future Security –
We’re invested in your tomorrow. Participate in our Group Savings and Life Insurance Plan after 6 months. - Snack Hub – We care about your daily comfort. Our fully stocked kitchen keeps you energized with fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages.
- Lunch on Us – Nourishment and connection matter. Enjoy a delicious daily lunch buffet with teammates.
- Paid Overtime – Your extra effort doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward the time you put in.
- Learning & Development – We believe in your potential. Dedicated budgets support your upskilling and curiosity.
- Referral Bonus – People matter here. Bring in great talent and get rewarded for growing our community.
- Team Spirit – Culture is everything. Join a team that celebrates together through events and team-building activities.
- MadBenefits - An exclusive employee perk platform offering hundreds of discounts on dining, retail, entertainment, and everyday essentials.
- Fitness & Recreation – Stay active and refreshed with access to gym facilities, organized sports, and relaxing spa treatments.
- Unwind Fridays – We’re human too. Enjoy a relaxed Friday drink with colleagues to close the week on a high note.
Our culture is built on empathy, respect, and trust, because at the heart of everything we do is you.
Your next big opportunity starts here!
- Apply now at icbamboohr.com/careers and let’s build something incredible together!
- IC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, nationality, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
- Thank you for your interest in joining IC. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. All applications are handled with the strictest confidentiality.