Compliance and Advisory Consultant (Financial Services Consultancy) – Limassol

Job Description

Advance Career, on behalf of our clients, a Financial Services Consultancy, is looking to recruit a Compliance and Advisory Consultant;

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
Communicate with local and EU Banking institutions in accommodating the banking needs of Financial Institutions
Prepare applications and notifications to the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission on behalf of Financial Institutions
Draft and review annual reports on Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk Management and Anti-Money Laundering (‘AML’) matters.Conduct AML checks and reviews and undertake client identification and due diligence of CIFs’ clients.
Review and analyse new regulations and advise how these are impacting Financial Institutions

 

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Economics; Finance; Accounting; Risk Management; Law or related
Master’s degree in a related field will be considered an advantage
Minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience in a similar role position
Excellent command of the English and Greek language, both verbal and written (knowledge of any other language shall be considered an advantage)
Team spirit, excellent problem-solving abilities and willingness to study and develop
Dynamism and ability to deliver results in a timely manner
Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate with impact
Computer literacy

Benefits:
An attractive remuneration package plus excellent benefits will be offered to the successful candidate. Flexible working hours.