Case Study: Senior AML Onboarding Specialist

A leading payments provider in Limassol partnered with Emerald Zebra to hire a Senior AML Onboarding Specialist to strengthen their First Line of Defence team. With a focus on high-risk client onboarding, Enhanced Due Diligence, and team mentorship, this case study shows how our specialist fintech compliance network delivered the right hire in just four weeks.
Emerald Zebra: Cyprus & EU Business, FinTech, and Compliance Highlights (Jan, 2026)

Cyprus steps into a powerful role on the European stage in 2026, shaping EU regulatory priorities while introducing major tax reforms and workforce policy updates. From AMLA compliance requirements to the island’s growing appeal as a FinTech hub, this roundup explores the most important developments impacting businesses, regulators, and talent markets. Discover what these changes mean for employers and how Emerald Zebra supports organisations navigating Cyprus’ evolving financial and compliance landscape.
Hiring Trends and Challenges in FinTech – Emerald Zebra Featured on FinTechView360

Emerald Zebra Founder & CEO Donna Stephenson shares insights on fintech hiring trends, employer branding, hybrid models and how culture drives top talent attraction.
Algorithmic Management at Work: What the European Parliament Is Calling For this December

The European Parliament is calling for transparency and human oversight in algorithmic management at work. What this means for employers and recruitment.
Bridging the Compliance Talent Gap, Interview on The Compliance Digest

Donna Stephenson of Emerald Zebra discusses compliance hiring challenges in Cyprus and internationally, with insights on retention, regulation and talent mobility.