Financial Crime Operations Team Leader, Limassol

Are you an experienced Financial Crime Operations Team Leader ready for your next career move?

Join our client, a global Fintech leader revolutionizing trading and investing, at their Limassol, Cyprus Office!

At Emerald Zebra Recruitment we are ready to provide you with all the details and discuss with you how to join our client's exceptional team and their highly dynamic and challenging environment.


Company Profile:

A pioneering Fintech company and the world's leading social trading network with worldwide offices. Provide millions of users with a seamless one-stop-shop solution for trading and investing.  A unique organizational culture that is both professional and fun, encouraging creativity, collaboration and growth.

The Role:

• Responsible for managing a team of financial crime SMEs:
  • Ensure that the team is efficient, properly trained, and adheres to all company policies and regulations
  • Setting goals, developing work schedules, allocating resources, and determining priorities
  • Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and address any performance issues or conflicts that may arise
• Tasked with identifying, assessing, and understanding the risks associated with financial crimes. This includes money laundering, fraud, and other illicit activities. And constantly trying to optimize along with the SMEs the procedures and the means through which the team is performing their tasks
• Ensure that the organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations related to financial crime. This includes staying updated on any changes to these laws and regulations and implementing necessary changes to the company's policies
• Generate and present regular reports on the team's activities and findings. These reports may be used by senior management to make strategic decisions
• Responsible for the ongoing training and development of their team. This involves keeping the team updated on new types of financial crimes and the latest methods for detecting and preventing them
• May also be involved in developing and updating the company's policies related to financial crime. And should also be able to track key performance indicators, evaluate outcomes, and identify areas for improvement.
• Might be often required to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, such as senior management, AMLROs, and law enforcement agencies
• Continuously seek to improve the processes and strategies used by the team to combat financial crimes. This could involve implementing new technologies or methodologies
• Interacting with other FCMU members, to:
  • Oversee and manage financial crime cases, ensuring they are handled efficiently and effectively
  • Oversee or directly involved in investigating suspicious activities

Your Profile:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Criminal Justice, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus
• Experience in Financial Crime, transaction monitoring, fraud prevention, anti-money laundering (AML), or a related field
• Leadership or management experience is required
• Strong leadership and management skills are essential. Other key skills include analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving, decision-making, and excellent communication abilities
• Proficiency in database management and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and preparing reports
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and as part of a bigger team in a fast-paced environment

What is offered:

• Salary range: EUR 38,500 - 44,500 gross/year based on experience and qualifications
• Provident Fund
• Medical Insurance
• Hybrid working schedule (3 days in the office / 2 days from home)
• Lunch Benefit
• Birthday leave
• Training and Development
• Company Events
• Many other perks and benefits

If you are interested in this job opportunity and your profile matches the above Apply Now by visiting the link below. For more information email: georgia.michaelides@emeraldzebra.cy