Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

Regulatory MiFID Officer, Cyprus

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Cyprus

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About the role

  • Monitor and ensure ongoing compliance with CySEC regulatory requirements, MiFID II, AML directives, and other applicable EU regulations (e.g. IFR, DORA etc).
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and review of compliance policies, procedures, and manuals.
  • Conduct compliance risk assessments and audits, and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
  • Support the preparation and timely submission of regulatory reports, notifications, and filings to CySEC and other authorities.
  • Advise management and business units on compliance-related matters and regulatory changes.
  • Liaise with CySEC and external auditors on compliance issues and inspections.
  • Perform ongoing monitoring of client transactions, KYC/AML reviews, and reporting of suspicious activities (SARs).
  • Provide compliance training and guidance to staff across all departments.
  • Contribute to the firm’s compliance monitoring program and assist in regulatory gap analyses.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of complex compliance risks/issues, identify root causes of inefficiencies, and develop effective process improvement strategies to streamline the operations teams’ processes.
  • Review Marketing Communication and advise on alignment of content with MiFID II marketing guidelines.
  • Review Professional clients applications according to MiiFID II standards.
  • Stay abreast on industry standards and CySEC/EU regulatory developments and consider application of regulatory requirements with a global focus, if necessary.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the direct manager and/or senior management.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a compliance role within an EU MiFID II investment firm, CySEC, or an EU MiFID II regulated firm.
  • Strong understanding and extensive knowledge of CySEC/EU regulatory frameworks and compliance best practices. In-depth knowledge of CySEC regulations, MiFID II, AML directives, and other EU financial legislation.
  • Prior experience with submitting reports via CySEC reporting channels (e.g. TRS, Portal, XBRL portal).
  • Excellent English and Greek written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail, strong communication skills and ability to work independently and under pressure.
  • CySEC AML and Advanced certificates are a strong advantage.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development budget
  • Home office setup allowance
  • Global team events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
compliance risk assessmentscompliance auditsregulatory reportingKYC reviewsAML reviewsprocess improvement strategiesregulatory gap analysesMiFID II standardsCySEC regulationsEU financial legislation
Soft Skills
analytical skillsinvestigative skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsindependenceability to work under pressure
Certifications
CySEC AML certificateCySEC Advanced certificate