Legal & Compliance Advisor

Our client is one of the leading and most established Financial Service providers in Cyprus

The position is based in Limassol.

We are seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced professional to undertake the review and drafting of the Company’s legal contracts and other compliance matters in the field of investment funds’ at a local and international level.

Job Description

  • Review/amend and negotiate fund/legal documentation and agreements and interact with external legal advisors on Company matters
  • Prepare legal documents relating to investment funds, taking into account the operational needs and regulations applicable at both the country of origin and the future marketing countries
  • Communicate with global clients, lawyers, investment managers and other service providers and coordinate fund setup/operation
  • Provide internal legal research and assist in finding practical solutions to legal risks related to the Company’s activities
  • Assist the Compliance Officer in the preparation and submission of all required reporting obligations to CySEC and in the establishment and implementation of the Company’s Risk Assessment and Monitoring Program
  • Assist the Compliance Officer in maintaining, updating and implementing the required policies and procedures
  • Undertake any other compliance related activities and projects, as necessary

Required Skills & Experience

  • Degree in Law
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in similar position either in a compliance department within the regulated funds sector or at a compliance consulting firm
  • CySEC advanced certification or CySEC AML certification will be a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Remuneration & Benefits

  • Competitive salary package plus performance related bonus
  • Private health insurance
  • Corporate pension fund
  • Continuous training & development