Senior Regulatory Compliance Associate
CareerFinders Recruitment Services
Location
Limassol
Hybrid
Type
full-time
Experience
Junior (1–2 yrs)
Salary (Gross)
Salary upon interview
Apply within
3 days
Category
AML, Compliance & Risk
About the Role
CareerFinders is representing a boutique advisory firm specializing in Electronic Money (EMI) and Payment Institutions, Investment Firms, Investment Funds, and Crypto-Asset Services Providers (CASP). They are seeking a Senior Regulatory Compliance Associate to join their growing team in Limassol. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate licensing procedures for new and existing clients across various jurisdictions, including CySEC, FSCA, DFSA, FSRA, FSA Seychelles, and FSC Mauritius. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant field, 2+ years of experience in regulatory compliance within financial or professional services, and strong knowledge of MiFID II, Investment Firms Law, and Regulation (IFR/IFD), along with international frameworks. An attractive remuneration package, including a performance-related bonus and provident fund, is offered.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate licensing procedures of new and existing clients across multiple jurisdictions
- Draft, and review regulatory documents such as compliance and AML manuals, policies, business plans, and internal control frameworks
- Ensure ongoing compliance of licensed entities with applicable laws and regulations through periodic monitoring and advisory
- Prepare and deliver regulatory reports, including Annual Compliance Reports, Internal Audit Reports, and Ad-Hoc submissions
- Conduct internal audit engagements, perform on-site inspections, and issue detailed findings and recommendations
- Review, draft, various contracts, including Letters of Engagement, NDAs, Escrow agreements, Share Purchase Agreements
- Oversee and maintain the statutory obligations of client companies in Cyprus and abroad
- Monitor regulatory developments at EU and international level (MiFID II, MiCA, AMLD etc) and advise on their implementation
- Prepare and deliver training materials
- Support M&A and corporate structuring projects
Requirements
- Degree in Law, Finance, or a related field
- 2+ years of professional experience in a Regulatory Compliance related function within financial or professional services
- Strong knowledge of MiFID II, Investment Firms Law and Regulation (IFR/IFD), and familiarity with international frameworks
- A background in a legal position is preferred
- Excellent drafting and communication skills in English
- Strong command of MS Office and proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Benefits
- ✓Competitive salary based on skills and experience
- ✓Annual performance-related bonus
- ✓Provident Fund upon completion of the second year
- ✓Hybrid working options after the completion of the probationary period
- ✓Lunch and refreshments provided
- ✓Full support in obtaining CySEC certifications and cover annual renewal and CPD requirements
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