Senior Consultant – Financial Services Registration

On behalf of MAP S.Platis, the leading financial services consultancy Group in the region, we are seeking to recruit a Senior Consultant for its Financial Services Registration Department in Nicosia.

This Role in a Nutshell

The successful candidate will draft, review and update manuals, policies, processes, and procedures. Also, provide advice, guidance, and assistance to Investment Firms/Funds/Crypto-Asset Service Providers/Payment and Electronic Money Institutions inter alia including communication with the authorities.

What Does Your Role Specifically Involve?

• Draft, review and update 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 Authorisation, 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
• 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
• 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
• Providing guidance and training to junior members of the team, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of their assigned tasks
• Assist in preparing client proposals
• Assist in developing products and services

Here Are Our Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Economics, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or any other related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry.
• Excellent command of the English and Greek languages, both verbal and written
• CySEC certificate for the provision of investment services and/or CySEC AML certificate will be considered as an advantage.
• Knowledge in regulatory frameworks, such as AML, KYC, MiFiD, EMIR etc.
• Knowledge of the financial services sector, gained ideally from working in corporate environments.
• 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.

What's In It for You?

By joining the dynamic MAP S.Platis team, the successful candidate will have unique profile building and career growth opportunities in a fast-growing sector, working alongside highly experienced specialists and consultants, dealing with a reputable global clientele, and obtaining valuable first-hand/practical experience among other in compliance and AML compliance matters of regulated entities.

You will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including a discretionary performance-related bonus based on qualifications and experience, provident fund upon successful completion of the probation period, flexible working hours, one afternoon off and working from home, in-house and external training courses, flexibility in dress code as per occasion, and other perks such as teambuilding activities, corporate events, personal and career development opportunities, and more.

How Can You Apply?

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Get to Know us a Little Bit Better

MAP S.Platis is the largest Financial Services Consulting Group in our Region with clients that include regulators, banks, funds and fund managers, investment firms, brokers, fintech firms, insurance firms, and payment and electronic money institutions.

MAP S.Platis is a member of a UK-based comprehensive business support Group for the financial industry, with presence in the UK, Ireland, Cyprus, Belgium, Malta, Greece, Dubai as well as Hong Kong. With a headcount of over 400 supporting over 1,000 EU/FCA regulated firms. Our Group is one of the largest and most comprehensive financial industry support Groups in Europe today. We support our clients with advisory services, technology, RegTech services, HR, education, training, innovation, legal support and strategic communications.

Please note that you will only be contacted if you make it past the preliminary round.

MAP S.Platis is an equal-opportunity employer. We firmly believe in diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, so applicants from all walks of life are welcome.