Join our dynamic team at an esteemed Online Trading Company, where we are seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Officer/MLRO to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and uphold the highest standards of integrity.

Primary Duties and responsibilities:

a. Thoroughly review the company’s activities to recommend system enhancements and initiate procedural changes to align with regulatory requirements.

b. Oversee business activities to ensure compliance with CMA license conditions and statutory and regulatory obligations.

c. Continuously monitor, develop, and enhance internal compliance measures, including manuals, policies, and procedures.

d. Address all statutory requirements and obligations within the Compliance Procedures.

e. Prepare and submit reports, documents, and forms as mandated by CMA, FRC, and other relevant regulatory bodies.

f. Lead regular training sessions to maintain employees’ current knowledge of compliance policies and procedures.

g. Conduct comprehensive due diligence on new clients, including meticulous review, documentation, and risk assessment.

h. Regularly audit customer data to detect any suspicious activity and investigate high-risk clients in accordance with compliance requirements.

i. Manage and control client complaints, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.

j. Verify that all marketing and promotional material is transparent, free of misleading information, and includes necessary disclosures and disclaimers.

k. Oversee external compliance, AML, and Risk Management Audits, ensuring timely adherence to recommendations.

l. Monitor transactions and review accounts for potentially suspicious behavior.

m. Promptly report any suspicious transactions or activities to the Financial Reporting Centre.

n. Enhance employee awareness of anti-money laundering laws and adopted audit systems.

o. Implement thorough screening measures for potential employee hires.

p. Fulfill any other responsibilities as mandated by written law or assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, economics, or related field.

• Possess CISI (Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments) level 2 certification.

• Registered member of CISI, in good standing.

• Minimum of 5 years of working experience with 3 years in a similar position.

• Proficient management skills, communication, presentation, client servicing, and technical writing abilities.

• Experience in industry sector specialization with CMA reporting and international work exposure will be highly regarded