Chief Risk Officer - Nicosia

  • Location:

    Cyprus, Nicosia

  • Discipline:

    Forex

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Benefits:

    Salary based on skills and experience (13 salaries) + paid company parking place

  • Published:

    11-08-2023

  • Expiry date:

    21-08-2023

  • Reference:

    1239

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Our client is a CySEC-regulated Forex Company in Nicosia, as well as other regulated entities, and is looking for an experienced Chief Risk Officer. 

Responsibilities:

  • Monitoring market conditions and making recommendations for strategic changes in business operations based on emerging risks.
  • Implementing internal controls such as policies, procedures, and training to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Creating comprehensive risk assessments of the company’s activities, identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies, and monitoring risk levels over time.
  • Developing a risk management strategy that aligns with the company’s overall business strategy.
  • Recommending insurance coverage that will adequately protect the organization against potential losses.
  • Analyzing data and making recommendations regarding new products or services that may pose risks to the company or its consumers.
  • Recommending changes to operations or procedures to eliminate or mitigate risk.
  • Providing guidance to other departments within the company about how to manage risk.
  • Establishing a culture of risk awareness among employees so that they are aware of any potential hazards in their work environment.

Requirements:

  • University Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Risk Management.
  • Basic or Advanced Certification of the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission.
  • At least +6 years in risk management, insurance or liability research, or actuarial management (must)
  • Good knowledge of the regulatory regime for financial markets and investment firms.
  • Good and proven understanding of the financial and capital markets will be considered a significant advantage.
  • Fluent in English (verbal and written). Knowledge of other languages will be considered an advantage. 
  • EU-citizenship

The working days are from Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm (1 day working from home, 4 days from the office)

To apply:

Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Chief Risk Officer with reference number 1239.
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