Emerald Zebra is partnering with a leading financial services consultancy based in Limassol, Cyprus, to recruit a Senior Licensing Consultant.
The Company:
Our client is a well-established financial services consultancy seeking a talented Senior Licensing Consultant for their Financial Services Advisory team. This is an exciting opportunity to build your professional profile in a fast-growing sector, working alongside highly experienced specialists and consultants.
The Role – Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation and submission of applications to regulatory authorities for obtaining and/or expanding licenses of Financial Institutions (e.g. Investment Firms, Funds, AIFMs, Payment and Electronic Money Institutions, Crypto-Asset Service Providers).
- Support the drafting review and updating manuals, policies, processes and procedures with respect to the operations of Financial Institutions
- Assist in handling and organizing correspondence with regulatory and supervisory authorities
- Engage with relevant business units to ensure critical and timely review and completion of tasks
- Support the implementation and ongoing execution of Compliance Monitoring Programmes to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and obligations.
- Assist in conducting onsite and desk-based inspections on compliance matters under the guidance of senior team members
- Assist in providing guidance and support to Financial Institutions on compliance-related queries
and issues. - Work closely with senior team members/compliance experts team and coordinate with other departments (e.g. legal & corporate, accounting & tax, capital adequacy, internal audit, etc.) to maintain effective working relationships.
- Review and analyse new regulations and advise how these are impacting Financial Institutions.
Your Profile – Requirements & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Law, or a related discipline from a reputable UK university (First or Upper Second-Class Honours)
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a similar role
- Fluent in English and Greek (verbal and written)
- Team player, highly organised, able to multitask, work well under pressure, and deliver on time
- Strong communication skills
- Computer literate
Considered an Advantage:
- Master’s degree in a related field
- CySEC Certificate (Basic or Advanced) for the provision of investment services
- Knowledge of any additional languages
What is Offered:
- Competitive remuneration package, including 13th salary
- Medical fund and provident fund (after completion of 6 months)
- In-house training and professional development
- Flexible working hours
- Ability to work remotely once per week (subject to conditions)
- Annual leave entitlement of 22.5 days (plus half-day on your birthday)
- Paid wedding leave of 2 days
- Business smart dress code with casual Fridays
If you believe you are the right fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today through Emerald Zebra!