Position: Head of Risk
Location: Limassol (on-site)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00
On behalf of our client, a Cyprus-based, CySEC-regulated investment firm specialising in online trading and investment solutions, we are looking for an experienced Risk Manager to join their team in Limassol. The company operates within a modern, technology-driven trading environment, providing clients with access to global financial markets, including stocks and ETFs. With a strong focus on regulatory standards, client protection and responsible trading, this is an opportunity to take ownership of the company’s risk management function and play an important role in its continued growth.
The Role
As Risk Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and developing the company’s overall risk management framework, ensuring that risks are effectively identified, monitored and controlled while maintaining compliance with applicable CySEC and EU regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and continuously improve the company’s risk management framework, policies and risk appetite.
- Identify, assess and monitor key areas of risk, including market, credit, operational, liquidity and counterparty risk.
- Oversee capital adequacy monitoring and ensure accurate preparation of relevant risk assessments and reports.
- Prepare and submit periodic risk reports to CySEC and the Board of Directors.
- Carry out stress testing and scenario analysis to assess potential risks and strengthen the protection of the company’s operations and client assets.
- Monitor developments from CySEC, ESMA and relevant EU regulatory bodies and ensure internal policies and procedures are updated accordingly.
Requirements
- CySEC Advanced Certificate is required.
- University degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Risk Management or a related discipline.
- At least 1 year of experience in risk management within a CySEC-regulated Investment Firm (CIF).
- Good understanding of MiFID II, IFR/IFD, capital adequacy requirements and operational risk frameworks.
- Excellent command of English and Greek.
- Strong analytical, communication and reporting skills, with the ability to present risk-related matters to senior management and the Board.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail and sound judgement.
- Willingness to work full-time on-site in Limassol.
What’s Offered
- Competitive salary package based on experience and expertise.
- Fully paid training and opportunities to further develop your technical and regulatory knowledge.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment where your ideas and expertise are valued.
- Opportunity to take ownership of a key risk function within a growing, technology-driven financial services environment.
- Exposure to a broad range of regulatory, market and operational risk matters.
- Career development opportunities within the organisation.
Apply now, and let's get in touch, or send your CV to marinos@lavoro.com.cy
D.E. Lavoro Agency Ltd is a leading Business Consultancy founded in 1999 in Limassol, Cyprus. We offer comprehensive professional administration services in immigration, migration, legal, Labor, and recruitment.
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