Senior Licensing Consultant, Limassol

Emerald Zebra is partnering with a leading financial services consultancy based in Limassol, Cyprus, to recruit a Senior Licensing Consultant.



The Company:

Our client is a well-established financial services consultancy seeking a talented Senior Licensing Consultant for their Financial Services Advisory team. This is an exciting opportunity to build your professional profile in a fast-growing sector, working alongside highly experienced specialists and consultants.

The Role - Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and submission of applications to regulatory authorities for obtaining and/or expanding licenses of Financial Institutions (e.g. Investment Firms, Funds, AIFMs, Payment and Electronic Money Institutions, Crypto-Asset Service Providers).
• Support the drafting review and updating manuals, policies, processes and procedures with respect to the operations of Financial Institutions
• Assist in handling and organizing correspondence with regulatory and supervisory authorities
• Engage with relevant business units to ensure critical and timely review and completion of tasks
• Support the implementation and ongoing execution of Compliance Monitoring Programmes to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and obligations.
• Assist in conducting onsite and desk-based inspections on compliance matters under the guidance of senior team members
• Assist in providing guidance and support to Financial Institutions on compliance-related queries
  and issues.
• Work closely with senior team members/compliance experts team and coordinate with other departments (e.g. legal & corporate, accounting & tax, capital adequacy, internal audit, etc.) to maintain effective working relationships.
• Review and analyse new regulations and advise how these are impacting Financial Institutions.

Your Profile - Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Law, or a related discipline from a reputable UK university (First or Upper Second-Class Honours)
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a similar role
• Fluent in English and Greek (verbal and written)
• Team player, highly organised, able to multitask, work well under pressure, and deliver on time
• Strong communication skills
• Computer literate

Considered an Advantage:

• Master's degree in a related field
• CySEC Certificate (Basic or Advanced) for the provision of investment services
• Knowledge of any additional languages

What is Offered:

• Competitive remuneration package, including 13th salary
• Medical fund and provident fund (after completion of 6 months)
• In-house training and professional development
• Flexible working hours
• Ability to work remotely once per week (subject to conditions)
• Annual leave entitlement of 22.5 days (plus half-day on your birthday)
• Paid wedding leave of 2 days
• Business smart dress code with casual Fridays

If you believe you are the right fit for this role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Emerald Zebra!