Jobs in the Corporate/Fiduciary Sector
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 1274.
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Corporate Administrator
Our client, a Corporate Services Company based in Limassol, is looking to hire a motivated individual in the role of Corporate Administrator.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting corporate documents for the general function of client companies including but not limited to resolutions, minutes, share certificates, Power of Attorneys etc.
- Excellent practical knowledge of corporate procedures and statutory forms/documentation of the Cyprus Registrar of Companies
- Maintaining database and filling records
- Great knowledge of offshore jurisdictions, familiar with incorporation of foreign legal entities, compliance procedures and statutory requirements
- Organising and attending client meetings and maintaining strong client relations by managing their portfolio of clients
- Liaising with accountants and auditors and ensuring the regulatory compliance of the clients’ companies
- Knowledge of Due Diligence procedures and related compliance matters
- Monitoring of client invoices
- Other ad-hoc corporate administration related tasks
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position in fiduciary or professional services
- Fluent in Greek and English both written and oral at professional proficiency
- Strong interpersonal, time management and organisational skills
- Analytical thinking, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (especially Outlook and Excel)
- Eu-citizen
Working hours:
- The working hours are 8:30-5:30 (half-hour lunch break) Monday – Thursday and 8:30-14:30 Friday (office job, no hybrid/remote working)
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 1251.
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Compliance Officer
Our client, a Corporate Services Company based in Limassol, is looking to hire a motivated individual in the role of Compliance Officer to guarantee that the business processes and transactions follow all relevant legal and internal guidelines. Compliance Officer duties will include reviewing employee work, developing company policies, and responding to policy violations. The ideal candidate will be professional, highly analytical, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, review and maintain up to date policies, procedures and controls of our Firm to comply with Cyprus and EU laws, regulations and directives
- Monitor and assesses the correct and effective implementation of AML policies, procedures and controls introduced by our Firm
- Provide advice and guidance to the staff on matters relating to compliance matters and provide recommendations to the management on necessary actions and trainings
- Ensure the preparation, maintenance and regular update of the software on clients’ categorisation following a risk-based approach
- Maintain up to date systems and procedures as applied by the Company for customer identification and due diligence purposes
- Identifies, examine, and report any suspicious activities related to ML and TF
- Assess the Firm’s operations to determine compliance risks and make recommendations in case of detection of any weakness or failure by the Firm to comply with its obligations
- Ensure that Firm’s employees attend training sessions in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- Other ad-hoc related tasks
Requirements:
- 3 – 5 years’ proven experience in a similar position
- Fluent in Greek and English both written and oral at professional proficiency
- Strong knowledge of industry processes and regulations
- Analytical thinking, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (especially Outlook and Excel)
- Eu-citizen
Working hours:
- The working hours are 8:30-5:30 (half hour lunch break) Monday – Thursday and 8:30-14:30 Friday (office job, no remote/hybrid work)
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Compliance Officer with reference number 1250.
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Native German-speaking Management Consultant
Our client is a fast-growing multinational Corporate Service Provider who have been based in Cyprus for about 19 years with offices in the United Arab Emirates, Ireland, and Florida and they are currently looking to recruit a Native German-speaking Management Consultant to join their team at their offices in Larnaca
Profile:
- Your native language is German, your daily conversational language is English, and you have impeccable spoken and written language skills in both languages.
- You have a background in management consultancy or corporate law would be an advantage but is not a requirement. The successful candidate will be responsible for Business Development and in identifying and onboarding new clients.
- Your clients will be European entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) looking to make the right move.
- If you are familiar with the concept of commission-based income, your earning potential is virtually unlimited.
Salary:
- Your salary will consist of a basic salary depending on experience/qualification, between EUR 1850 to EUR 2,250 with OTE earnings including commissions around 50 000 Euros plus annually .
To apply:
If you meet the above criteria, we look forward to hearing from you. Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Native German-speaking Management Consultant with reference number 1210.
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Junior Back Office Corporate Administrator
Our client is one of the world's leading Corporate Service Providers and they are currently looking to recruit a Junior Back Office Corporate Administrator to join the team at their offices in Larnaca.
Are you motivated, goal-oriented and looking to start your career within an international environment? Then apply now!
Your tasks:
- Responding to calls, chats and emails to serve new and existing customers and fulfill
- Request, prepare and maintain corporate documents and applications
- Ensuring all customers are satisfied to increase customer loyalty
- Support in customer care
- Handling correspondence
Job Requirements:
Your competencies:
- Fluent in Greek and English, both written and spoken. German would be an advantage, but is not a must.
- Good PC skills (Word, Excel)
- Punctuality and reliability
- Ability to work in a team
- Excellent organizational skills
Special skills:
- Stress-resilient
- Resistance to deadline pressure
Working hours:
- Monday to Friday either 8.30am to 4:00pm or 9:00am to 4:30pm
Salary and benefits:
- 1000 – 1300 Euros gross monthly
- Bonuses upon company discretion
- Excellent work environment
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Junior Back Office Corporate Administrator with reference number 1133.
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Consultant/Senior 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 Senior Consultant to join their Regulatory Compliance department for their office in Limassol.
Duties:
- Draft, review and update manuals, policies, processes and procedures with respect to the operations of regulated entities.
- Support/Lead onsite and desk-based inspections on regulatory compliance matters.
- Ensure regulated entities fulfil their annual obligations and licence conditions.
- Provide advice and solutions to regulated entities on regulatory compliance and AML queries/issues.
- Lead a team and be responsible for the development and progress of the team members.
- Communicate on behalf of regulated entities with the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission (CySEC), the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) and other local and EU authorities.
- Draft and review annual reports on Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and related matters.
- Review and analyse new regulations and advise how these are impacting regulated entities.
- Maintain and expand client relationships (visits at clients, lunch with clients etc.).
- Promote the Group's services.
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
- 3+ years of professional experience in a regulatory consulting role or 4+ years of relevant professional experience in regulated entities
- Up-to-date knowledge of the financial services sector and the regulatory framework including MiFiD II, AML, PRIIPs, etc.
- Excellent command of the English and Greek languages, both verbal and written
- 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
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work independently with minimum guidance
- Knowledge of AIFM/UCITS, FATCA/CRS, GDPR, MiFIR, EMIR, MAD/MAR, will be considered an advantage.
- CySEC Certificate (Basic or Advanced) for the provision of investment services will be considered an advantage.
Salary & 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 Consultant/Senior Consultant – Regulatory Compliance with reference number 910.
Or you can apply directly through your candidate login by hitting the APPLY button.
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.
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 fulfill 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 908.
Or you can apply directly through your candidate login by hitting the APPLY button.