Jobs in the Corporate/Fiduciary Sector
Junior Banking Administrator
Our client, a Corporate Services Company in Limassol, is looking to hire an experienced Junior Banking Administrator with a teamwork spirit. The Junior Banking Administrator will be mainly dealing with the paperwork in regard to banking issues, entering data in the corporate software, day to day tasks, etc. Training will be provided.
Qualifications:
- Experience in a similar role is a plus
- Fluent in English and Greek, both written and spoken
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively
- Smart, Eager to learn, Capable to work under pressure
- Pleasant, team spirit character
Working hours:
- The working hours are Monday – Thursday 08.00-17.00 (lunch break in the office) and Friday 08.00-14.00. This is an onsite job.
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Junior Banking Administrator with reference number 1808.
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Junior Corporate Administrator (immigration)
For a financial services company in Limassol we are looking for a Junior Corporate Administrator who will be focusing in immigration.
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of immigration forms, collection of necessary documents and liaising / arrangement of procedures/appointments with external providers and immigration department
- Maintaining of internal registers for completed/pending projects and requirements
- Meeting/liaising with clients for assistance with necessary immigration steps
- Administrative duties
Experience:
- Degree from a top tier University
- Degree relating to corporate law will be considered an advantage
- Work experience with a corporate service provider will be considered an advantage
- Prior experience with immigration procedures in Cyprus is a plus
- Excellent command of the English language
- Excellent command of MS-Office
- Knowledge of Russian language will be considered an advantage
- Knowledge of Ispiral Software (Corporate and AML) will be considered an advantage
- Knowledge of basic laws/regulations in regards to AML and Sanctions shall be considered an advantage
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Organized, hardworking and able to work fast under pressure
- Ability to multitask
- EU-citizenship is a must
Salary:
- The company is offering a salary of 1,200 – 1,500 Euros gross
Working hours:
- The working hours are from 8 to 5 or 9 to 6 or something in between. Weekly working hours: 40 hours per contract (in practice its 36 hours – Friday was a half-day, while 4-day week is on management’s discretion). You can work half day on Friday by working more or reducing lunch break on the other days.
- Working week: currently 5 days (in practice it’s 4 days but the 4-day week is on management’s discretion – the contract will state 5 working days).
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Junior Corporate Administrator (immigration) with reference number 1797.
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Junior Corporate Administrator
For a financial services company in Limassol we are looking for a Junior Corporate Administrator.
Responsibilities:
- Undertaking file reviews as required and updating client files
- Preparation of bank account opening documents (local and foreign)
- Preparation and execution of bank payments
- Drafting or reviewing of agreements based on set templates
- Drafting of shareholder and director resolutions
- Daily communication with clients
- Preparation of forms to be submitted to the Cyprus Registrar of Companies
- Administrative duties
Experience:
- Degree from a top tier University
- Degree relating to corporate law will be considered an advantage
- Work experience with a corporate service provider will be considered an advantage
- Excellent command of the English language
- Excellent command of MS-Office
- Knowledge of Russian language will be considered an advantage
- Knowledge of Ispiral Software (Corporate and AML) will be considered an advantage
- Knowledge of basic laws/regulations in regards to AML and Sanctions shall be considered an advantage
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Organized, hardworking and able to work fast under pressure
- Ability to multitask
- EU-citizenship is a must
Salary:
- The company is offering a salary of 1,200 – 1,500 Euros gross
Working hours:
- The working hours are from 8 to 5 or 9 to 6 or something in between. Weekly working hours: 40 hours per contract (in practice its 36 hours – Friday was a half-day, while 4-day week is on management’s discretion). You can work half day on Friday by working more or reducing lunch break on the other days.
- Working week: currently 5 days (in practice it’s 4 days but the 4-day week is on management’s discretion – the contract will state 5 working days).
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Junior Corporate Administrator with reference number 1796.
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Corporate Administrator
Our client an International Group of Companies with diversified business operations are currently looking to recruit a Corporate Administrator to join the team at their Limassol based offices
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Preparation of applications to the Cyprus Registrar of Companies.
- Preparation, perusal, review of various corporate agreements and arranging for execution by the Directors of the Companies.
- Preparation, review, and execution of various administration services/documents within the group of companies including minutes, resolutions, instruments of transfer, share certificates, incumbency certificates as well as Powers of Attorney etc.
- Ensure that all necessary changes that need to be made with the applicable corporate authorities and/or agents and any applicable corporate reporting obligations are made appropriately and on time.
- Ensure proper record keeping of all corporate certificates, KYC documentation and information with regards to the companies of the group and various related directors and officers are updated and properly kept in file.
- Ensure proper record keeping of all agreements and any other legal documentation and maintaining the filing system of the department duly organized.
- Preparation and execution of bank account application forms when necessary and communication with all banks whether in Cyprus or abroad.
- Responsible for the preparation of various documents for certification, legalisation and apostille
- Provide support to the legal department and generally the group on daily corporate administrative matters
Key Skills/Experience:
- 2+ years relevant previous experience gained within the corporate department of either a group of companies or a fiduciary service provider or a law firm is essential.
- Proficient in both Greek & English (written & spoken).
- Excellent knowledge of how the Cyprus Registrar of Companies works.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of Compliance/AML procedures required to maintain Cyprus Registered Structures compliant.
- Prior experience with the opening and maintenance of local and international bank accounts on behalf of clients.
Working hours:
- Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:30pm
- Fridays 9:00am to 3:30pm
We offer:
- Salary Range: Based on experience and qualifications from 19,000-23,000 EUR gross annually
- 13th Salary and annual salary review
- Private medical Insurance
- Provident Fund
- Monthly food allowance
- Weekly gas allowance
- Flexible working hours, Friday half -day
- 21 days annual leave and additional sick leave days
- Month events, celebrations, outings, team bonding activities
- Ongoing skills and knowledge growth, continuous learning self-development, personal and professional development
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Corporate Administrator with reference number 1789.
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Junior Corporate Administrator (Russian-speaking)
Our client is a small Corporate Services Provider in Limassol. They are now looking to employ a Russian-speaking Junior Corporate Administrator / Assistant to assist the corporate department head with dealing with client requests
Responsibilities:
Corporate: Assisting with
- company registration process
- all annual requirements
- handling all corporate filings
- communicating with gov’t authorities
- KYC/compliance
- keeping company files in order (hard copy/server)
Banking:
- Assisting with opening of bank accounts
- Communication with bank
Requirements:
- 1 year of corporate administration experience in Cyprus
- Experience with working with local / foreign banks
- Confidentiality, professionalism and integrity
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent knowledge of the Russian and English Language
- Excellent knowledge of the Russian Language.
- Knowledge of the Greek language will be considered as an advantage
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Punctual
- Responsible
- Detail oriented
- Professional attitude and appearance
- EU citizen
Working hours:
- Company hours of operation 9:00am – 6:30pm.
- Working hours:
- 8 hours to be discussed with the candidate
- 9:00 – 13:00 / 14:00 – 18:00
- 9:30 – 13:30 / 14:30-18:30
Salary:
- The company is offering a salary of 1,500-1,800 Euros gross based on skills, knowledge and experience
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Junior Corporate Administrator (Russian-speaking) with reference number 1765.
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Corporate Administrator
Our client a Forex Broker are currently looking to recruit a Corporate Administrator to join the team at their Limassol based offices
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with legal, administrative and document management support
- Attending to corporate compliance needs of the Group and its shareholders, including secretarial and banking administration
- Conducting client and/or service provider AML compliance and verification processes in accordance with the Group’s policies
- Preparing and submitting documentation to government authorities, including the registrar of companies
- Filing, scanning, photocopying and proof-reading; ensuring all relevant files and records are up to date
- Oversee file management from opening through to completion,
- Checking and working in accordance with task list and key dates reminders,
- Dealing with incoming and outgoing communications with banks and other authorities via telephone, email and post
- General administration support
Requirements:
- Ideally 2 years of experience, can be junior
- Knowledge of financial / forex industry
- Not necessarily lawyer, but legal background is highly beneficial
- Flexibility, reliable, trustworthy person
- Ability to work on your own
Salary:
- Salary range from 1500 – 2200 Euros gross depending on experience
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Corporate Administrator with reference number 1763.
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Corporate Administrator (Greek and English speakers)
Our client is a Cyprus law firm providing a comprehensive range of legal services to local and international clients and due to continuous growth they are looking to recruit a further two Corporate Administrators to join the Corporate Department at their Limassol based offices
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent knowledge and use of computers (Microsoft Office) in Greek and English.
- Excellent knowledge of the Greek and English languages.
- Integrity of character, team spirit, confidentiality, willingness, hard work, professionalism, attention to detail.
- Organizational skills and excellent time management skills.
- Previous experience in the position of corporate administrator in a law firm or service company will be considered an additional qualification.
- Use of Excel
- Diploma or degree (eg office administration, secretarial studies, qualification in teaching). If it is relevant to the above position it will be considered an additional qualification.
Duties:
- Secretarial support and e-mail handling, answer phone calls and forward messages.
- Operation of various electronic systems such as (among others) Lotus Notes, as well as the Ariadne government portal.
- Filing of documents and cases.
- Written and telephone communication (including writing letters, e-mails) in Greek and English with clients, partners, colleagues from all departments of the company, banks, accounting offices, Registrar of Companies and other Government services and public authorities.
- Learning and using new and upgraded programs.
- Preparation of corporate and other documents.
- Filling out forms, registering documents and applications at the Department of the Registrar of Companies through the relevant online platform.
- Preparation of documents for registration in the Court.
- Drafting and sending invoices.
- Any other work deemed necessary to serve the customers of the Corporate department of the Company and for the smooth running of the work and the organization and upgrading of the said department of our Company.
Salary and benefits:
- Salary based on experience and qualifications of the candidates
- We offer a 13th salary.
- The employees will be required to work in an open plan set up.
- There is an optional group medical cover which the employees may join if they wish.
- There is also an optional pension scheme.
- There is a one year probation period.
The working hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 8:00 – 17:00 with one hour lunch break.
- Optional to come in at 8:30 and work the half an hour during lunch time.
- Friday: 8:00 – 14:00.
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Corporate Administrator (Greek and English speakers) with reference number 1759.
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Junior Compliance Officer
This International Corporate Services Company in Nicosia is looking for a Junior Compliance Officer.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the compliance procedures are followed to comply with CySEC
- To lead, evaluate, supervise and guide the company's compliance policies and regulatory reporting
- Assisting to develop and oversee internal compliance control procedures in line with regulatory requirements and company's standards
- Ensure compliance on all company procedures and company and client contracts
- Risk assesses for any AML
- Maintain reports including management reports regarding compliance operations
- Monitor all compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness
- Establishing, implementing and maintaining adequate risk management policies and procedures
- Identification of the risks relating to the firm's activities, processes and systems
Requirements:
- AML Certification: The candidate should hold a valid certification in Anti-Money Laundering (AML). This certification demonstrates their expertise in preventing and detecting money laundering activities, a crucial aspect of our business.
- At least 1 years of Relevant Experience: We require a minimum of 1 year of experience in a compliance-related role. This experience should encompass tasks such as regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and policy implementation.
- Strong Analytical Skills: The candidate should have strong analytical skills to assess and interpret complex regulations and translate them into actionable compliance strategies.
- Effective Communication: Effective communication is essential in this role. The candidate should be able to communicate compliance requirements clearly to all levels of the organization.
- Attention to Detail: Compliance is detail-oriented work. The candidate should have a keen eye for detail to ensure that our operations remain in full compliance with regulations.
- Team Player: We value collaboration and teamwork. The candidate should be able to work effectively with colleagues from various departments to ensure a culture of compliance.
- Understanding of Fiduciary and corporate services.
- Bachelor’s degree
Salary:
- The company is offering a salary based on skills and experience + 13th salary
Working hours:
- The working hours are from 8am till 5pm or from 9am till 6pm.
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Junior Compliance Officer with reference number 1745.
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Junior Corporate and Compliance Administrator
For a financial services company in Limassol we are looking for a Junior Corporate and Compliance Administrator.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the company with compliance and AML administration tasks
- Undertaking file reviews as required and updating client files
- KYC and AML monitoring and administration procedures, including liaising with clients for KYC and Due Diligence requests
- Liaising with the Compliance Officer and Administration Department to ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance standards
- Assisting the Compliance Officer with the firm’s internal compliance duties, including drafting of internal documents, policies and manuals
- Preparation of bank account opening documents (local and foreign)
- Preparation and execution of bank payments
- Drafting or reviewing of agreements based on set templates
- Drafting of shareholder and director resolutions
- Daily communication with clients
- Preparation of forms to be submitted to the Cyprus Registrar of Companies
- Administrative duties
Experience:
- Degree from a top tier University
- Degree relating to corporate law will be considered an advantage
- Work experience with a corporate service provider will be considered an advantage
- Excellent command of the English language
- Excellent command of MS-Office
- Knowledge of Russian language will be considered an advantage
- Knowledge of Ispiral Software (Corporate and AML) will be considered an advantage
- Knowledge of basic laws/regulations in regards to AML and Sanctions shall be considered an advantage
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Organized, hardworking and able to work fast under pressure
- Ability to multitask
- EU-citizenship is a must
Salary:
- The company is offering a salary of 1,200 – 1,500 Euros gross
Working hours:
- The working hours are from 8 to 5 or 9 to 6 or something in between. Weekly working hours: 40 hours per contract (in practice its 36 hours – Friday was a half-day, while 4-day week is on management’s discretion). You can work half day on Friday by working more or reducing lunch break on the other days.
- Working week: currently 5 days (in practice it’s 4 days but the 4-day week is on management’s discretion – the contract will state 5 working days).
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Junior Corporate and Compliance Administrator with reference number 1705.
Or you can apply directly through your candidate login by hitting the APPLY button.
Corporate Administrator
Our client is a well-established financial firm and the first Cyprus company to receive a license to operate as an Electronic Money Institution granted in 2007. They are currently looking for a Corporate Administrator for their offices in Larnaca.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Preparation of documents for company formations in Cyprus.
- Fully knowledgeable of all the procedures at the Cyprus Registrar of Companies, corporate procedures, drafting, reviewing and preparing of all relevant forms and documentation and have experience with the online platform of the Registrar.
- Implementation of changes in company structure, such as changes of company directors, secretaries, shareholders etc…
- Provision of secretarial documents, including the preparation of minutes, resolutions, share trust deeds, amongst others.
- Liaison with the Company’s client account managers and attending to their requests.
- Knowledge regarding opening bank accounts in Cyprus and in foreign jurisdictions.
- Keeping records up to date, both in physical files and electronic software/systems used.
Key Skills/Experience:
- Experience in a Law Firm or Corporate Service provider in a relevant role is essential.
- Excellent knowledge of how the Cyprus Registrar of Companies works.
- Very Good level in both Greek and English (written and spoken).
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload.
- Efficient, productive and organised.
- Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
- Approachable with excellent people skills and a team-player.
Benefits:
- € 2,500 Gross
- + Medical Insurance
Working hours:
- 8am – 4pm or 9am – 5pm
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Corporate Administrator with reference number 1662.
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Assistant Compliance Officer
Our client a well-established ASP/Corporate Services firm based in Nicosia are currently looking to recruit a high caliber and motivated individual in the role of Assistant Compliance Officer to join the Compliance Department
Job Description:
- Ensure compliance with local and European AML regulation
- Organise and manage clients and counterparty KYC procedures (onboarding, monitoring etc)
- Organise and manage client transactions, monitoring for AML compliance
- Prepare and update existing policies and procedures of the company in relation to AML
- Ensure full and timely regulatory reporting (periodic and ad-hoc)
- Produce & submit compliance & AML reports to the company’s regulator CySEC
- Prepare and submit reports to the board of Directors
- Work with all the departments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
- Follow up and fully be responsible for the on-time submission of relevant reports to authorities and tracking relevant timeframes for the preparation of the said reports.
- Liaise with internal/external auditors and CySec on AML related matters
- Closely cooperate with and assist the Company’s’ compliance officer to ensure full compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Conduct KYC verification process for corporate clients and counterparties
- Conduct compliance monitoring of Clients & third parties
- Conduct compliance transaction monitoring of Clients
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Corporate/Fiduciary industry with a minimum of 2 years in compliance roles
- Have advanced knowledge of CySec and European regulations relating to AML
- Fluent in the English language
Salary and Benefits:
- An attractive package of remuneration depending on experience and qualifications including 13th salary,
- Medical Insurance,
- Parking Allowances
- 21 days of Annual leave, 5 days of Sick Leave.
Working hours:
- Monday to Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with 1 hour break
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Assistant Compliance Officer with reference number 1630.
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Corporate Administrator
Our client a well-established ASP/Corporate Services firm based in Nicosia are currently looking to recruit a high caliber and motivated individual in the role of Corporate Administrator to join the Corporate Department
Responsibilities:
- Collecting and review KYC documentation
- Conduct ongoing client reviews and Due Diligence
- Conduct annual client reviews for entities/individuals in accordance with risk-based approach
- Ensure that KYC/Due diligence information/documentation provided by clients fall within the Company’s requirements
- Make sure that Records Keeping systems are fully updated and accurate information is passed therein in relation to clients’/companies data
- Perform client’s negative database screening through software such as World-Compliance and resolve/investigate the possible hits
- Assisting on formation of Cyprus entities
- Liaising with the agents for incorporation of overseas companies
- Record keeping and administration duties
- Arranging for the documents to be executed, certified and apostilled
- Filling corporate changes with Registrar of Companies
- Other ad-hoc AML and Corporate related tasks
Key Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience as Corporate Administrator at least 5 years is a must
- Excellent computer skills
- Knowledge of Quorum or EBos will be considered as advantage
- Attention to details, strong communication and social skills
- Fluent in English
Salary and Benefits:
- An attractive package of remuneration depending on experience and qualifications including 13th salary,
- Medical Insurance,
- Parking Allowances
- 21 days of Annual leave, 5 days of Sick Leave.
Working hours:
- Monday to Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with 1 hour break
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Corporate Administrator with reference number 1629.
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Senior Corporate Administrator
Our client is an Audit, Accounting, Corporate and Trust Services in Nicosia, looking to onboard a Senior Corporate Administrator.
Responsibilities:
- Handling the incorporation of companies
- Maintaining the Corporate Register of companies and monitoring the changes in the companies
- Knowledge and expertise on transfers of shares
- Knowledge and expertise on increase of share capital
- Dealing with execution of changes in the structure of companies (directors, registered office etc)
- Handling due diligence procedures/ excellent knowledge of KYC procedures
- Liaising with external regulators and advisers (lawyers, auditors etc)
- Preparation of applications submitted to the Registrar of Cyprus Companies
- Preparation, review and execution of various documents of the companies, including resolutions, minutes, incumbency certificates, letters etc
- Daily communication with clients and execution of various clients’ matters
- Review of and/or drafting/preparation and execution of legal documents such as Powers of Attorney, Agreements and Resolutions and any other as required
- Liaising with the clients/representatives of companies and/or subsidiaries for the day-to-day transactions/requests
- Reviewing and updating of companies' KYC files in accordance with the local regulations and the firm's internal control policies
- Organizing board meetings and attending and keeping minutes
- Reviewing bank forms and liaising with the clients/bank for the FATCA/CRS classification of the entities
Requirements:
- University degree in a business related discipline
- Minimum 3 years experience in a similar position
- Excellent written and verbal language skills in English and Greek
- Solid interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Detail-oriented and Strong Organizational Skills
- Good knowledge of corporate services software (Quorum) will be considered as an advantage
- Time management skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Good working knowledge of AML legislation and its application in KYC reviews and transaction reviews
- Law degree or legal experience will be considered an advantage
- Computer literate and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to multitask
- Knowledge and/or experience with Trusts formation and management
- STEP qualification would be considered an advantage
Benefits:
- 30K Gross Approx. depending on experience + Provident fund.
- Benefits include 21 days annual leave and provident fund.
- Afternoon off every Friday throughout the year
- Casual Friday
- Flexible working hours
- Personal professional development including attendance to seminars
Working hours:
- Office hours (Flexible) Mon – Thursday 8am-5.15pm or 9am-6.15pm and Friday- Until 2pm
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Senior Corporate Administrator with reference number 1608.
Or you can apply directly through your candidate login by hitting the APPLY button.
Assistant/Associate Consultant – Regulatory Compliance
Our client 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. They are looking for a Assistant Consultant to join their Regulatory Compliance department in their Limassol office.
Duties:
- Draft, review and update manuals, policies, processes and procedures with respect to the operations of investment firms.
- Perform regular monitoring by following a Compliance Monitoring Programme to ensure that compliance standards and obligations of investment firms are adhered to.
- Support Senior Consultants with onsite and desk-based inspections on regulatory compliance matters.
- Ensure investment firms fulfil their annual obligations and licence conditions.
- Provide advice and solutions to investment firms on regulatory compliance queries/issues.
- Provide support to the compliance expert team, help to coordinate with other departments (legal & corporate, accounting & tax, capital adequacy, internal audit etc.) and develop strong working relationships.
- Communicate on behalf of investment firms with the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission and other local and EU authorities.
- Communicate with personnel and management of investment firms.
- Provide guidance and assistance to investment firms regarding client complaints.
- Prepare applications, notifications and record updates for the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission (CySEC) on behalf of investment firms.
- Work closely with a Senior Consultant to draft and review annual reports on Compliance, Risk Management, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and related matters.
- Review and analyse new regulations and advise how these are impacting investment firms.
- Develop compliance and AML training material and support with ongoing compliance training to investment firms’ personnel.
- Support AML checks and reviews and undertake client identification and due diligence of investment firms’ clients.
The candidates should be able to demonstrate:
- Some knowledge in regulatory frameworks, such as AML, KYC, MiFiD, EMIR etc.
- Active interest in relevant regulatory standards and best practice trends.
- Knowledge of the financial services sector, gained ideally from working in corporate environments.
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
- 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
- Communicating effectively, both in writing and verbally in Greek and in English and have strong influencing skills
- Computer literate, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel)
- 1-2 years of professional experience in a corporate environment or the financial services sector will be considered an advantage.
- CySEC Certificate (Basic or Advanced) for the provision of investment services will be considered an advantage.
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package including a 13th salary
- Discretionary performance-based annual bonus
- Provident fund upon successful completion of the probation period
- Flexible working hours between 8:00am and 6:30pm
- One afternoon off and working from home
- 23 days of annual leave
- In-house and external training courses
- Free available parking close to our offices
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Assistant/Associate Consultant – Regulatory Compliance with reference number 1601.
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Senior Business Development Administrator (Remote)
A big international Corporate Services Company is looking for a Senior Business Development Administrator who will be providing administrative support to the Business Development Team to achieve key targets, ensuring business documentation and tracking records are accurately kept and providing a professional interface with other company’s offices and clients. To handle any tasks assigned to them by their supervisors, to actively seek ways to drive growth, positive change and improvement and to be a proponent of the firm’s values. The Senior Administrator will report directly to the Business Development Director. This is a fully remote role for a person working from Greece as my client does not have an office in Greece. It involves setting up meetings with clients etc. in Greece.
Duties:
- Achieving and monitoring of personal and team performance targets
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of the core and specialized services offered by the Group
- Provide support to the business development team with new sales inquiries and follow ups
- Respond to inquiries made by clients about company products and services in a timely and friendly manner
- Create and improve proposals for existing and new clients
- Identify and communicate with new business leads
- Develop good knowledge regarding the sector and the market trends; ensuring that the company improves on its effectiveness in service delivery
- Build and maintain relationships with the rest of the company’s offices, ensuring synergies are in place. Provide regular updates on services
- Determine cross-selling opportunities among different offices
- Liaise between the clients and company’s offices for the incorporation of companies of foreign jurisdictions
- Manage reports and management information on a monthly basis to ensure the company meets up with its annual targets as set by the management
- Assist the Business Development Manager with projects assigned to the team
- Assist the Business Development Team with the monitoring of the Business Plan and Actions
- Perform market researchers via newspapers, magazines and search engines to identify new opportunities and provide support for the business development team to establish strategies for pursuing those new opportunities
- Attending meetings with potential local intermediaries to build relationships
- Contributing to the Business Development Targets for PNBs and new relationships with local intermediaries
- Assist with the preparation and/or update of newsletters/mailers sent to the clients or other offices Maintain and update the mailing list
- Identifying potential problems, highlighting issues to the Business Development Director and recommending ways to address issues
- Cooperate in a positive manner to the growth of the company by providing required assistance to other teams for new inquiries
- To assist in the development and implementation of a Business Development Plan
Requirements:
- At least 4 years relevant experience in a similar role in the fiduciary services industry
- Fluency in Greek and English
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Previous BD experience in a relevant field,
- Good understanding of AML and KYC Procedures
- Understanding of Trust and Company Law
- Located in Greece
- Willing and able to travel abroad
Salary:
- The salary is based on skills and experience + 13th salary + medical insurance
Working hours:
- The working hours are 35 hours per week (Monday 9am – 5pm with 1 hour lunch break).
- This is a fully remote role.
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Senior Business Development Administrator (Remote) with reference number 1571.
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Senior Business Development Administrator (Fiduciary Services)
A big international Corporate Services Company is looking for a Senior Business Development Administrator for their office in Limassol who will be providing administrative support to the Business Development Team to achieve key targets, ensuring business documentation and tracking records are accurately kept and providing a professional interface with other company’s offices and clients. To handle any tasks assigned to them by their supervisors, to actively seek ways to drive growth, positive change and improvement and to be a proponent of the firm’s values. The Senior Administrator will report directly to the Business Development Director.
Duties:
- Achieving and monitoring of personal and team performance targets
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of the core and specialized services offered by the Group
- Provide support to the business development team with new sales inquiries and follow ups
- Respond to inquiries made by clients about company products and services in a timely and friendly manner
- Create and improve proposals for existing and new clients
- Identify and communicate with new business leads
- Develop good knowledge regarding the sector and the market trends; ensuring that the company improves on its effectiveness in service delivery
- Build and maintain relationships with the rest of the company’s offices, ensuring synergies are in place. Provide regular updates on services
- Determine cross-selling opportunities among different offices
- Liaise between the clients and company’s offices for the incorporation of companies of foreign jurisdictions
- Manage reports and management information on a monthly basis to ensure the company meets up with its annual targets as set by the management
- Assist the Business Development Manager with projects assigned to the team
- Assist the Business Development Team with the monitoring of the Business Plan and Actions
- Perform market researchers via newspapers, magazines and search engines to identify new opportunities and provide support for the business development team to establish strategies for pursuing those new opportunities
- Attending meetings with potential local intermediaries to build relationships
- Contributing to the Business Development Targets for PNBs and new relationships with local intermediaries
- Assist with the preparation and/or update of newsletters/mailers sent to the clients or other offices Maintain and update the mailing list
- Identifying potential problems, highlighting issues to the Business Development Director and recommending ways to address issues
- Cooperate in a positive manner to the growth of the company by providing required assistance to other teams for new inquiries
- To assist in the development and implementation of a Business Development Plan
Requirements:
- At least 4 years relevant experience in a similar role in the fiduciary services industry
- Fluency in English
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Previous BD experience in a relevant field,
- Good understanding of AML and KYC Procedures
- Understanding of Trust and Company Law
- Willing and able to travel abroad
Salary:
- The salary is based on skills and experience + 13th salary + medical insurance
Working hours:
- The working hours are 35 hours per week (Monday 9am – 5pm with 1 hour lunch break).
- There is an option to work remotely 1 day per week, but it will also include travelling abroad.
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Senior Business Development Administrator (Fiduciary Services) with reference number 1570.
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Assistant Consultant – Financial Services Advisory/Internal Audit
Our client 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. They are seeking an Assistant Consultant – Financial Services Advisory/Internal Audit for the office in Limassol.
Duties:
- Participate in desk-based/remote and on-site Internal Audits focused on regulatory compliance of CIFs and other regulated firms.
- Obtain broad compliance-related knowledge in regulatory frameworks relevant to AML/Know Your Client (KYC), MiFiD, EMIR, Funds, Fund Managers, Payment Service Providers, ASPs, etc.
- Assess the level of compliance i.e. convergence/divergence of CIFs practices/ operations with respect to the applicable legislation.
- Review and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, the compliance level and the quality of operating performance of CIFs with local and EU regulatory framework.
- Undertake sample compliance checks on Client Identification, Due Diligence and antiMoney Laundering controls that the regulated entities perform towards their Clients.
- Analyse Client’s information/manuals/processes and draft plans prior to IA inspections.
- Monitor the existence of policies of the CIFs as required by the Law.
- Assess data/information/evidence received and draft Internal Audit Reports, with major findings/ weaknesses and recommendations, to the Senior Management and the Board of Directors of regulated entities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Risk Management, or any other related discipline from a reputable University.
- Excellent command of the English and Greek languages, both verbal and written
- Team spirit, excellent problem-solving abilities and willingness to study and develop
- Dynamism and ability to deliver results in a timely manner
- Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate with impact
- Computer literate, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel)
- Any relevant work experience in a corporate environment or the financial services sector will be considered an advantage.
- CySEC Certificate (Basic or Advanced) for the provision of investment services will be considered an advantage.
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package including a 13th salary
- Discretionary performance-based annual bonus
- Provident fund upon successful completion of the probation period
- Flexible working hours between 8:00am and 6:30pm
- One afternoon off and working from home
- 23 days of annual leave
- In-house and external training courses
- Free available parking close to our offices
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Assistant Consultant – Financial Services Advisory/Internal Audit with reference number 909.
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