Compliance Team Lead

Join our dynamic team at IC as a Compliance Team Lead and help shape the future of FinTech innovation. This full-time, on-site opportunity based in Limassol offers you the chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced and forward-thinking environment. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!

Who We Are:

IC is a global leader in trading with over 15 years of success, a strong international presence, and a team of skilled professionals, remains at the forefront of financial technology innovation. As an agile company that values growth and collaboration, we offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic industry where innovation meets excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

As a Compliance Team Lead , you will play a key role in supporting the Head of Compliance in the effective coordination, oversight, and continuous enhancement of the compliance function across its regulated entities.

The role combines strong regulatory expertise with organisational and team coordination responsibilities, ensuring that compliance activities, regulatory obligations, and ongoing matters are effectively managed, prioritised, and progressed.

Working closely with the Head of Compliance, the successful candidate will support the coordination of day-to-day compliance activities, provide guidance to team members, maintain a clear overview of outstanding matters and regulatory requirements, and contribute to the timely delivery of departmental objectives.

The position requires a proactive, highly organised, and dependable professional who demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing to the overall effectiveness of the compliance function.

What You’ll Do:

Regulatory Monitoring & Advisory

Monitor and interpret current and upcoming regulatory requirements, assessing their impact on business operations and advising relevant stakeholders

Stay informed of regulatory developments within, among others, the CFDs,

Forex, and Shares sectors across applicable jurisdictions.

Support the alignment of internal policies, procedures, and controls with evolving regulatory requirements.

Provide practical compliance advice and recommendations on regulatory and operational matters.

Compliance Coordination & Team Support

Support the Head of Compliance in coordinating the compliance team's day-to- day activities, priorities, and deliverables.

Facilitate the effective allocation, organisation, and follow-up of compliance tasks to ensure timely completion.

Maintain a structured overview of ongoing activities, outstanding matters, responsibilities, and deadlines.

Monitor progress against agreed priorities, proactively identifying delays, dependencies, and matters requiring attention.

Provide guidance, technical support, and practical assistance to compliance team members.

Act as a central point of coordination for day-to-day compliance matters, facilitating effective communication within the team and with other departments.

Encourage accountability, collaboration, and consistency in the execution of compliance activities.

Identify opportunities to improve internal workflows, tracking mechanisms, and overall team efficiency.

Group-Wide Compliance Oversight & Status Reporting

Support the ongoing oversight of compliance obligations and activities across the

Group regulated entities.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of regulatory obligations, key

deadlines, ongoing projects, outstanding matters, and compliance risks for each relevant entity.

Coordinate the collection and consolidation of compliance updates from team members and relevant stakeholders.

Prepare regular and ad hoc compliance status updates for the Head of

Compliance, highlighting progress, priorities, outstanding actions, and matters requiring attention.

Ensure compliance information is readily accessible, appropriately documented,

and maintained in a structured manner.

Identify emerging compliance gaps, potential delays, and regulatory concerns, recommending appropriate follow-up or escalation.

Contribute to consistency and coordination of compliance activities across different regulated entities and jurisdictions.

Compliance Monitoring & Framework Oversight

Support the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the

Compliance Monitoring Programme.

Coordinate and conduct compliance monitoring reviews and assessments to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements.

Monitor the progress of compliance findings and corrective actions, ensuring appropriate follow-up and timely resolution.

Support the accurate and timely preparation and submission of regulatory reports, filings, and disclosures.

Identify opportunities to enhance existing compliance controls and monitoring

Business & Product Compliance

Review and assess new products, services, and business initiatives from a regulatory and compliance perspective.

Provide compliance input to support business decisions and the effective management of regulatory risks.

Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure compliance considerations are incorporated into business processes.

Licensing & Regulatory Engagement

Support the assessment of licensing requirements and regulatory opportunities across relevant jurisdictions.

Coordinate or assist with the preparation and submission of licensing applications, regulatory approvals, and related documentation.

Liaise with regulators, auditors, external advisors, and relevant stakeholders on compliance-related matters, as appropriate.

Monitor ongoing regulatory requests, applications, and related outstanding

Policies, Controls & Risk Management

Support the development, review, and enhancement of internal compliance policies, procedures, and controls.

Conduct compliance risk assessments and contribute to the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures.

Investigate compliance breaches, incidents, and discrepancies, ensuring appropriate documentation, escalation, and follow-up.

Monitor corrective actions and contribute to the timely resolution of identified compliance gaps.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

Provide ongoing compliance guidance and support to team members and internal stakeholders.

Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating compliance awareness

Share regulatory knowledge, practical experience, and best practices to support the professional development of the team.

Promote effective communication, collaboration, and a strong compliance culture across the organisation.

Customer & Marketing Oversight

Review customer communications and marketing materials to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards.

Support the handling and resolution of client complaints from a compliance

Coordinate with relevant departments to address customer-related compliance matters and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications / Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Minimum of 4–5 years of relevant compliance experience, preferably within the CFDs, Forex, Shares, or broader financial services industry.

Strong knowledge of financial services regulation, particularly within CFDs and Forex.

Proven experience in compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting, and risk assessment.

Experience working across multiple regulated entities or jurisdictions will be considered an advantage.

Relevant professional certifications, such as CySEC Advanced or equivalent, are considered an advantage.

Excellent organisational, planning, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Ability to guide and support colleagues, coordinate activities, and contribute to the effective performance of a team.

Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the abili