Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the licensing procedures of new and existing clients across multiple jurisdictions, including CySEC, FSCA, DFSA, FSRA, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius etc...
• Draft, and review regulatory documents such as compliance and AML manuals, policies, business plans, and internal control frameworks.
• Ensure ongoing compliance, and other licensed entities with applicable laws and regulations through periodic monitoring and advisory.
• Prepare and deliver regulatory reports, including Annual Compliance Reports, Internal Audit Reports, and Ad-Hoc submissions to regulatory authorities.
• Conduct internal audit engagements, perform on-site inspections, and issue detailed findings and recommendations addressing identified weaknesses and deficiencies.
• Review, draft, various contracts, including Letters of Engagement, NDAs, Escrow agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, ensuring consistency with internal standards.
• Oversee and maintain the statutory obligations of client companies in Cyprus and abroad, ensuring compliance with local corporate and filing requirements – including annual returns, beneficial ownership registers, HE32 filings, and board resolutions.
• Monitor regulatory developments at EU and international level (MiFID II, MiCA, AMLD etc) and advise on their implementation.
• Prepare and deliver training materials, including content for the Institute for Professional Excellence (IforPE).
• Support M&A and corporate structuring projects, including due diligence, ownership changes, and regulated entity transfers.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Degree in Law, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in a Regulatory Compliance related function within financial or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of MiFID II, Investment Firms Law and Regulation (IFR/IFD), and familiarity with international frameworks.
• A background in a legal position is preferred.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills in English.
• Strong command of MS Office and proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Key Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Provident Fund upon completion of the second year, supporting long-term financial security.
• Hybrid working options after the completion of the probationary period.
• Lunch and refreshments provided.
• Full support in obtaining CySEC certifications and cover annual renewal and CPD requirements.

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