Compliance / AML Officer

Your role at Exness:

The Compliance/AML Team is an essential component of Exness’s second line of defence risk framework. We advise and challenge the Business Teams with respect to compliance with regulatory requirements and Exness policies, and we monitor and test Exness Teams adherence to those requirements and policies to provide assurance to senior management and shareholders. 

This role will be based in BVI, working closely with the local Compliance Officer, Senior Management, and other local teams, as well as with the Compliance and other teams within the Exness Group, including collaboration with any outsourced service providers, to support regulatory compliance for the BVI operations.  

You will:

• Provide consultation, guidance, training, and testing regarding regulatory requirements witha  main focus on AML/CFT/CPF and sanctions regulations
• Monitor and communicate regulatory amendments and the associated impact to policies, programs, and business unit processes and procedures
• Keep abreast of internal procedures and global CFDs and RegTech regulatory developments
• Develop, implement, and maintain an up-to-date compliance program
• Audit existing processes, identify weaknesses and suggest corrective actions
• Communicate and escalate issues, as appropriate, and provide periodic updates to the Group Head of Compliance and Regional Senior Management
• Ensuring that all required reports are filed with the competent authorities on a timely manner
• Ensuring that local and global tax and outsourcing requirements are fulfilled by proper monitoring and documentation of the business
• Evaluate new business ideas, assess risks and give opinion based on the applicable regulatory framework
• Draft and review management reports to the board of directors and to group companies, including documenting meeting minutes and company decisions
• Assist in the formulation, review and update of internal policies and procedures 
• Maintain up-to-date compliance records (e.g., documents, logs, correspondence, reports, etc.)
• Address employee's questions and advice on compliance/AML matters
• Support internal/external audits and regulatory inspections
• Complete special compliance projects as assigned and needed
• Perform any other assigned compliance-related tasks

What makes you a great fit:

• Holder of a University degree 
• Minimum 3 years of relevant compliance experience, ideally within the Contracts for Difference (CFD) industry, Investment Business, or a similar financial services sector
•  Expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations, with a deep understanding of global and jurisdiction-specific compliance frameworks, will be considered an advantage
• A commercial mindset
• Relevant professional certification is a plus 
• Excellent communication (verbal and non-verbal), business acumen, organizational, presentation and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English language (verbal & written), any additional language may be considered a plus
• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Able to work on own initiative, independently, prioritize workload, and pay attention to details
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex compliance challenges, identify risks, and propose practical, risk-based solutions that align with regulatory requirements and business objectives

What we offer along the way:

• Competitive and attractive compensation
• Extensive learning opportunities, such as professional training and certifications, soft skills development, free English courses, and trading workshops
• Health insurance for employees, spouses, and children, including vaccinations, tests, mental health care, and coverage for vision and dental care
• Relocation package for the family and visa support (where applicable)
• Generous time off, including 21 days of annual leave and paid sick leave
• Allowance for sports club memberships or other physical exercise activities
• Flight tickets to the country of origin (applicable after one year of relocation to the country of employment)
• Education allowance for your children’s school and kindergarten fees
• Transportation Allowance (a private driver is available for employee use)
• Outstanding team-building experiences and corporate parties

Your journey after applying:

1. First interview with Talent Acquisition Specialist (30 minutes)
2. Short online English test (for non-native speakers)
3. Interview with the Hiring Manager (up to 1 hour)
4. Final interview (1 hour)