Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Draft, review and update annual reports, manuals, policies, processes and procedures with respect to the operations of Investment Firms/Funds/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions related to Compliance, Risk Management and Anti-Money Laundering matters.
• Perform regular monitoring of regulations to ensure that compliance and other standards and obligations of Investment Firms/Funds/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions are adhered.
• Ensure Investment Firms/Funds/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions fulfil their annual obligations and license conditions.
• Work as part of an experts team, coordinate with other departments (e.g. legal & corporate, accounting & tax, regulatory compliance, capital adequacy internal audit, etc.) and develop strong working relationships.
• Provide advice and solutions to Investment Firms/Funds/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions on their queries/issues.
• Provide guidance and assistance to Investment Firms/Funds/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions regarding client complaints.
• Communicate on behalf of Investment Firms/Funds/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions with EU Regulators and other local and EU authorities.
• Communicate with personnel and management of Investment Firms/Funds/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions.
• Prepare applications and notifications for EU Regulators on behalf of Investment Firms/Funds/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions.
• Review and analyze new regulations and advise how these are impacting Investment Firms/Funds/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions.
• Conduct AML checks and reviews and undertake client identification and due diligence of Investment Firms’ clients.

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.
• Any relevant work experience in a corporate environment or the financial services sector will be considered an advantage.
• Excellent command of the English and Greek languages, both verbal and written.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate with impact.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).
• CySEC Certificate (Basic or Advanced) for the provision of investment services.

Key Benefits: 

• Competitive remuneration package including a 13th salary.
• Discretionary performance-based annual bonus.
• Provident fund upon successful completion of the probation period.
• One afternoon off and working from home.
• 23 days of annual leave.
• In-house and external training courses.

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