Our client, a leading financial services consultancy group in Cyprus, is looking to recruit an Assistant Consultant for its Financial Services Registration Department in Nicosia. The successful candidate will draft, review and update annual reports, manuals, policies, processes, and procedures. Also, provide advice, guidance, and assistance to Investment Firms/Funds/Crypto-Asset Service Providers/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions and communicate with the Investment firms and the authorities.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review and update annual reports, manuals, policies, processes and procedures with respect to the operations of Investment Firms/Funds/Crypto-Asset Service Providers/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/Crypto-Asset Service Providers/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions are adhered
- Ensure Investment Firms/Funds/Crypto-Asset Service Providers/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/Crypto-Asset Service Providers/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions on their queries/issues
- Provide guidance and assistance to Investment Firms/Funds/Crypto-Asset Service Providers/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions regarding client complaints
- Communicate on behalf of Investment Firms/Funds/Crypto-Asset Service Providers/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions with EU and Non-EU Regulators and other local and EU and Non-EU authorities
- Communicate with personnel and management of Investment Firms/Funds/Crypto-Asset Service Providers/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions
- Prepare applications and notifications for EU and Non-EU Regulators on behalf of Investment Firms/Funds/Crypto-Asset Service Providers/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions
- Review and analyze new regulations and advise how these are impacting Investment Firms/Funds/Crypto-Asset Service Providers/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions
- Conduct AML checks and reviews and undertake client identification and due diligence of Investment Firms’ clients
- Assist in preparing client proposals
- Assist in developing products and services
Requirements:
- 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
- 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
Working hours:
- The working hours are Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 with 1 hour lunch break.
- There is flexibility regarding starting times from 08:30 – 09:30 and finish work accordingly.
- Afternoon off on Fridays.
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Assistant Consultant with reference number 3918.
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