Senior Consultant - Financial Services Advisory

On behalf of MAP S.Platis, the leading financial services consultancy Group in the region, we are seeking to recruit a Senior Consultant for its Internal Audit team focused on Regulatory Compliance audits of CIFs and other regulated entities.

This Role in a Nutshell

The successful candidate will perform Internal Audit Inspections and assess the existence of policies and procedures of the regulated entities, analyse the client’s data/information and relevant procedures in place and produce Internal Audit Reports.

What Does Your Role Specifically Involve?

• Assess the existence of policies and operational procedures of the CIFs as required by the relevant legislation on compliance-related topics and regulatory frameworks relevant to AML/Know Your Client (KYC), MiFiD2, Safekeeping/ Safeguarding Clients funds/assets, Capital Adequacy, Own Funds, EMIR, Funds, Fund managers, Payment Service Providers, etc.
• Act as a team leader and lead an IA team during annual and/or extraordinary IA Investigations. Inspect the systems and premises of CIFs, interview key personnel, collect and analyse evidence.
• Undertake qualitative and quantitative assessments of findings and produce IA Reports with major findings/weaknesses along with recommendations on areas that need improvement to the Senior Management and the Board of Directors of CIFs; whilst indicating the level of risk associated with each finding relating to the probability of occurrence and potential impact.
• Undertake sample checks with respect to the implementation of provisions of Laws and regulations pertaining to the Safeguarding of Clients’ assets/funds.
• Assess and analyse the impact of new/upcoming legislation on the CIFs and perform relevant updates to the Internal Audit program.
• Communicate effectively with IA personnel and with personnel and management of CIFs.

Here Are Our Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Risk Management, or any other related discipline from a reputable University.
• At least 4 years of experience in the financial services sector (e.g. Compliance Officer in CIFs, other consultancy firm, or relevant) and specifically on relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. AML, MiFiD2, etc).
• 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. Time and effort management skills whilst retaining diligence and attention to detail.
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).

We’d Also Love to See:

• CySEC Advanced Certificate for the provision of investment services.

What’s In It for You?

By joining the dynamic MAP S.Platis team, the successful candidate will have unique profile building and career growth opportunities in a fast growing sector, working alongside highly experienced specialists and consultants, dealing with a reputable global clientele and obtaining valuable first-hand/practical experience among other in compliance and AML compliance matters of regulated entities.

You will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including a discretionary performance-related bonus based on qualifications and experience, provident fund upon successful completion of the probation period, flexible working hours, one afternoon off and working from home, in-house and external training courses, flexibility in dress code as per occasion, and other perks such as teambuilding activities, corporate events, personal and career development opportunities, and more.

How Can You Apply?

Your application will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Interested applicants should apply by clicking on the below link:

Get to Know us a Little Bit Better

MAP S.Platis is a leading Financial Services Consulting Group with clients that include regulators, banks, funds and fund managers, investment firms, brokers, fintech firms, insurance firms, and payment and electronic money institutions.

MAP S.Platis has been responsible for over 60% of all licenses issued by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) and we have an impeccable 100% success rate to boast! Our portfolio of clients includes some of the largest and most successful financial services companies in the world engaged in Forex, Asset Management, Banking and Payment Services. Today, MAP S.Platis Group consists of over a 400 high-calibre experts and professionals including one of the strongest financial regulation research teams in the EU.

Please note that you will only be contacted if you make it past the preliminary round.

MAP S.Platis is an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe in diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, so applicants from all walks of life are welcome.