Senior Manager – Advisory Department

Company Description

Pnyx Hill is a rapidly scaling international boutique advisory firm specializing in
Strategy, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
. We support organizations operating in regulated industries such as finance, digital assets, Web3/blockchain, insurance, healthcare, and technology. Drawing inspiration from the historic Pnyx Hill in Athens, the firm emphasizes strategic clarity, disciplined execution, and long-term partnerships.

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with a growing presence in Dubai, Astana, Nicosia, Athens, and additional emerging markets, Pnyx Hill connects dynamic jurisdictions to deliver seamless advisory experiences across borders. The firm is dedicated to driving sustainable growth, managing reputational and regulatory risks, and empowering clients to achieve strategic objectives through
high-impact advisory services
.

Role Description

This is a full-time
Senior Manager
role within the Advisory Department, based in
Nicosia, Cyprus
, with approximately
20% regional travel
(UAE, Greece, Kazakhstan). The Senior Manager will lead client engagements, manage advisory delivery, and ensure the execution of high-quality regulatory and GRC solutions. Positioned directly
below C-Suite leadership
, this role is central to our growth strategy and offers a clear pathway to
Director and Partner
.

You will lead cross-functional teams, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, and drive strategic outcomes across multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments. This role is suited to a
strategic operator
with strong analytical capability, commercial judgment, and the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

You will operate as a strategic business leader and principal advisor, responsible for:

1. Autonomous engagement leadership
   – Managing end-to-end complex regulatory advisory projects from inception through successful delivery, including board-level client presentations and regulator engagement.
2. Team leadership and capability building – Growing, coaching, and directing a team of advisors, analysts, and associates; building a center of excellence within your domain.
3. Client relationship stewardship – Developing and maintaining C-level relationships, identifying expansion opportunities, and serving as the trusted escalation point for enterprise clients.
4. Quality and delivery excellence – Establishing best practices in advisory delivery, methodologies, and intellectual property development.

Strategic Advisory Leadership

• Lead
  multi-jurisdictional
  regulatory, licensing, and governance engagements across EU, MENA, and AIFC markets, ensuring high-quality delivery and strategic clarity.
• Act as
  principal advisor
  and relationship owner for senior-level clients, shaping regulatory strategy in line with their business and operating models.
• Develop
  regulatory roadmaps, compliance architectures, and licensing strategies
  , informed by regulatory landscape analysis and risk assessment.
• Represent Pnyx Hill in
  regulator-facing engagements
  including pre-application discussions, submissions, and ongoing supervisory dialogue.

Engagement Execution

• Own end-to-end delivery
  of advisory engagements, ensuring workplans, timelines, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Lead regulatory research, jurisdictional analysis, and stakeholder engagement to inform client-specific strategies.
• Produce and review
  high-impact deliverables
  including regulatory roadmaps, governance frameworks, briefing papers, and licensing submissions.
• Manage
  commercial performance
  of engagements (resourcing, profitability, delivery metrics) while maintaining Pnyx Hill's standard of excellence.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead, coach, and develop
  Advisors and Analysts, setting performance expectations and fostering a high-accountability, high-standards team culture.
• Build and refine
  advisory methodologies, playbooks, and knowledge assets
  , contributing to the firm's internal capability and intellectual capital.
• Drive
  recruitment, onboarding, and skill development
  , ensuring clear growth paths and identifying promotion-ready talent.
• Promote a
  collaborative, continuous-improvement environment
  , leading training and knowledge-sharing on regulatory developments and market trends.

Professional Experience & Core Competencies

• 10–12 years
  in advisory or consulting (regulatory compliance, financial services, risk management), with proven leadership of
  complex, multi-jurisdictional
  client engagements.
• Deep expertise in
  EU regulatory frameworks
  (MiFID II, PSD2, MIFIR) and/or
  Digital Asset / MiCA
  environments, including
  licensing strategies across multiple jurisdictions
  .
• Strong understanding of
  financial services, fintech, and digital asset business models
  , and how regulatory requirements shape operating and commercial strategy.
• Ability to distill complex regulatory requirements into
  clear, actionable strategic direction
  with a structured, analytical, and solution-oriented approach.
• 3–5+ years of team leadership
  : experience coaching, developing, and managing advisors and analysts; capable of building capability and culture.
• Executive presence
  with strong communication and stakeholder-management skills; comfortable influencing
  C-suite and Boards
  , and managing multiple high-stakes engagements simultaneously.
• Operates effectively in
  ambiguous, fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments
  , demonstrating ownership, judgment, and a balanced commercial mindset.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
  with performance-based bonus and
  equity pathway
  tied to contribution and leadership performance.
• Clear progression track
  to Partner level, with direct exposure to C-Suite decision-making and strategic firm-building.
• High
  autonomy and ownership
  over client relationships, delivery outcomes, and development of advisory capability.
• Collaborative, high-performance culture
  with a flat structure and access to senior leadership.
• Professional development support
  , including certifications, conferences, and executive coaching.
• International exposure
  across EU, MENA, and Central Asia markets, with opportunities to represent Pnyx Hill in senior client and regulatory forums.
• Flexible working arrangements, comprehensive health benefits, and a modern office environment.