Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and update manuals, policies, processes, and procedures with respect to the operations of Financial Institutions (Investment Firms, Funds, Payment and Electronic Money Institutions, Crypto Providers)
• Perform regular monitoring of Financial Institutions by following Compliance Monitoring Programmes to ensure that compliance standards and obligations are adhered.
• Conduct onsite and desk-based inspections on compliance matters of Financial Institutions.
• Ensure Financial Institutions fulfil their annual obligations and licence conditions.
• Provide advice and solutions to Financial Institutions on compliance queries/issues.
• Work as part of a compliance experts’ team, coordinate with other departments (e.g. legal & corporate, accounting & tax, capital adequacy, internal audit etc.) and develop strong working relationships.
• Communicate, on behalf of Financial Institutions, with regulatory and other local and EU authorities.
• Communicate with personnel and management of Financial Institutions.
• Prepare applications and notifications to the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission on behalf of Financial Institutions.
• Draft and review annual reports on Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) matters.
• Conduct AML checks and reviews and undertake client identification and due diligence of Financial Institution’s clients.
• Review and analyse new regulations and advise how these are impacting Financial Institutions.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, from a reputable university, in Economics, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Law or any other related discipline.
• Master’s degree in a related field will be considered an advantage.
• At least 2+ years of experience in the Financial Services sector.
• Members of the Cyprus Bar Association are welcome to apply.
• CySEC Advanced certificate and/or CySEC AML certificate will be considered as an advantage.
• Knowledge in regulatory frameworks, such as AML, KYC, MiFiD, EMIR etc.
• Knowledge of the financial services sector, gained ideally from working in corporate environments.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to take ownership and provide solutions to challenges.
• Team spirit and willingness to study and develop.
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent command of the English and Greek languages, both verbal and written.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office applications.

Key Benefits:

• Attractive remuneration package depending on experience and qualifications.
• 13th Salary.
• Medical Insurance.
• Provident Fund.
• Flexible working hours.
• Flexibility to work once per week remotely.

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