Please note that we will only be able to accept candidates who have the appropriate rights and documentation for employment in Cyprus.

Who we are.

Axi is a leading global provider of margin and deliverable Foreign Exchange, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and Financial Spread betting. Our business has evolved into a world-class, multifaceted brokerage with offices in six regions. With heavy investment in the latest trading technology, Axi seeks to offer the most comprehensive end-to-end trading experience available, servicing traders of all levels from beginners to institutional-level clients.

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The Senior Compliance Manager – Cyprus is responsible for assisting in the supervision of the Compliance function. Responsible for assisting all monitoring & surveillance, market conduct, rule mapping, investment suitability, regulatory change and policy setting. The role exercises strategic oversight over all the activities of the Cyprus functions, both current and planned. This role should help facilitate a holistic approach to the control framework across all three lines of defence with all relevant stakeholders identified and engaged on a continual and ongoing basis. This is a very diverse role, it is a mix of Markets Compliance, Assurance Compliance, AML Compliance, Central Compliance all mix in together.

Your EDGE assignment/You will:

• Act as the appointed Compliance and AML Officer positions with CySEC
• Manage regulatory compliance for the CySEC licence
• Assist global Compliance team with the compliance management framework and aligning internal policies and procedures, processes, controls and reporting with regulatory requirements
• Provide specialist advice to senior management regarding regulatory matters including significant day-to-day decisions
• Ensure the business activities comply with license conditions, statutory and regulatory obligations including AML obligations
• Manage and champion continuous improvement across the compliance management framework and promote a compliance culture through training and education of the workforce
• Provide a supporting role in development of a group-wide compliance management framework, policies, procedures, controls and reporting
• Provide reporting to the Executives, RAC (and Sub-Committee) and Board as required on Compliance monitoring, issues arising and regulatory risk management
• Provide breach and incident management and complaints handling, supporting other teams and including overseeing regulatory reporting and correspondence
• Preparation of CySEC and other regulatory documentation
• Review of all marketing and promotional material and disclosure documents

• Leadership Responsibilities
  • Ensuring the independence of the Compliance function
  • Establish and develop the right environment for staff within the Cyprus Compliance function to develop their skills and capabilities, particularly so that they are up to date with developments in compliance laws, rules and standards
  • Assist in conducting regular reviews of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Compliance functions making recommendations for improvements
  
  
• Compliance Management
  • Assist in developing policies and procedures and a robust framework for Cyprus
  • Assist in ensuring that the Compliance team is regularly and appropriately informed about material developments
  • Assist in keeping the business informed about key developments in laws and regulations and key initiatives and projects within Cyprus
  Assisting in Cyprus Compliance sponsored projects and work plans are appropriately prioritized and implemented

Are you the one?

• 3–5 years of compliance/AML experience within financial services, with direct exposure to CySEC regulations.
• CySEC Advanced Certificate and CySEC AML Certificate Mandatory.
• Prior experience acting as (or supporting) a Compliance/AML Officer under CySEC is mandatory.
• Good knowledge of CySEC requirements, EU directives, and AML legislation.
• Experience in regulatory reporting, monitoring programs, and reviewing marketing/promotional materials.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to liaise with regulators, auditors, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, while collaborating effectively with senior stakeholders.

Axi's bag of delights

• Competitive and attractive compensation.
• Extensive learning opportunities, such as professional training and certifications and soft skills development.
• 21 annual leave days per year, 5 paid study leave days per year, and 1 paid volunteer day per year.
• Health Insurance.
• Hybrid work mode for greater flexibility

Axi's interview journey

• Talent Acquisition Interview (45 minutes)
• Hiring Manager Interview (1 hour)
• Final Interview (1 hour)

Please note that our organization works with recruitment agencies on a pre-approved basis only. A recruitment agency that wishes to submit candidate profiles or resumes for consideration must obtain prior written consent from our talent acquisition team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, and we will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Should we receive an unsolicited resume from a recruitment agency that does not have prior written consent, we will not be responsible for the payment any fees related to the recruitment of the candidate represented in the unsolicited resume.

At Axi, we prioritise creating a workplace that upholds fairness and respect for all. We encourage every individual within our community to contribute towards a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is treated with the dignity they deserve. We make all employment-related decisions—whether in hiring, compensation, training, performance reviews, or termination—based on merit and without bias, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We consciously work to identify and overcome any unconscious biases, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels genuinely welcomed and valued.