We are currently looking to recruit a high caliber individual to join our Financial Risk Management team in Nicosia. The successful candidate as part of the existing advisory team of the Financial Risk Management Department will provide a wide range of advisory services to the Financial Services industry (e.g. Banks and Investment Firms).

The Opportunity

• Providing Basel IV Capital Adequacy services to banks (including preparation/review of Basel IV capital adequacy calculations and implementation of Basel IV impact studies)
• Providing IFR/IFD Capital Adequacy services to investment firms (including preparation/review of IFR capital adequacy calculations and implementation of IFR/IFD impact studies)
• Preparing and supporting ICAAP and ICARA Plan
• Advising on the capital treatment of specified transactions
• Assisting in setting up Basel IV or IFR/IFD processes within institutions
• Carrying out research and development, knowledge management and client-handling

The Requirements:

• University degree with a grade of 2:1 or equivalent in any of the following disciplines: Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Economics
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in the Banking or Investment Services sector or in an advisory or audit firm
• Any relevant working experience in a Risk Management or Finance function within the Banking or Investment Services sector will be considered an advantage
• Quantitative experience from a trading environment (e.g. Treasury, Dealing Room) will also be seen favorably
• Possession of professional accounting or other relevant qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CFA) will be considered as an advantage
• Knowledge of the Basel framework will be considered as an advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Greek and English

Personal Characteristics:

• Flexibility and desire to work on demanding and challenging projects and interacting with team-members from other business groups
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, time management, organizational, project management and evaluative skills
• Ability to quickly assimilate and apply new techniques and knowledge
• Professionalism, self-motivation, career orientation, enthusiasm, team working spirit

The Firm offers an attractive remuneration package, flexible working hours, working from home arrangements and most importantly excellent opportunities for career development and advancement.

If you believe that you have the above qualifications and this opening sounds challenging apply now, through our Online Application.

Should you have any queries in completing the online application form, please do not hesitate to contact us.

T: 22 209196, E: recruitment@kpmg.com.cy