Compliance Consultant (5089)

CyprusNet is not responsible or liable for any scams, frauds, misleading job offerings or false resume information within Cyprus Jobs free service. We strongly recommend that users never reveal private information such as credit cards, bank accounts, insurance numbers, passports, ID numbers or give away any money and so forth.

If you've been targeted by a job scam, report to: Cyprus Crime Combating Department

CareerFinders, on behalf our client, an expanding consultancy firm offering financial advisory services to clients across the world, we are seeking to recruit a Compliance Consultant to join their team based in Limassol. The successful applicant will ideally hold a minimum of 1-2+ years of relevant experience, ideally within a Regulated Investment Firm or Financial Advisory firm and speak Greek and English fluently.

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).
• 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.

 
Key Skills/Experience:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Finance or Accounting or Risk Management or Law or related discipline from a reputable UK University.
• First or Upper second class honours.
• Master’s degree in a related field will be considered an advantage.
• 1-2 years of professional experience in a corporate environment will be considered as an advantage.
• CySEC certificate (Basic or Advanced) for the provision of investment services will be considered as an advantage.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CYP5089. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.