CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, one of Cyprus’ most well established and respected Financial Services Consulting Groups, we are seeking to recruit an Assistant Consultant to join their growing Financial Services Registration Department based in Nicosia. The successful applicant will primarily be responsible for drafting, reviewing and updating annual reports, manuals, policies, processes, and procedures. You will also provide advice, guidance, and assistance to Investment Firms/Funds/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions and communicate with the Investment firms and the authorities. The applicants will ideally hold an academic background relating to Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Risk Management or any other related discipline from a reputable University and any relevant work experience in a corporate environment or the financial services sector will be considered an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Greek & English are a must.

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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