Senior Regulatory Compliance Associate

About the role

Our client is a specialised regulatory, compliance and corporate advisory firm supporting regulated financial services businesses across Cyprus and multiple international jurisdictions. The Senior Regulatory Compliance Associate will work on licensing, regulatory compliance, AML, internal audit and corporate matters for a diverse portfolio of clients.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate licensing procedures for new and existing clients across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory authorities.
• Draft and review regulatory documentation, including compliance and AML manuals, policies, business plans and internal control frameworks.
• Support regulated entities with ongoing compliance monitoring and provide guidance on applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prepare regulatory reports such as Annual Compliance Reports, Internal Audit Reports and ad‑hoc submissions to authorities.
• Conduct internal audit engagements and on‑site inspections, identifying weaknesses and delivering detailed findings and recommendations.
• Draft and review legal agreements, including Letters of Engagement, NDAs, Escrow Agreements and Share Purchase Agreements.
• Oversee statutory obligations for client companies in Cyprus and internationally, including annual returns, beneficial ownership registers and board resolutions.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in regulatory compliance within financial services or professional services.
• Degree in Law, Finance or another relevant discipline.
• Strong knowledge of MiFID II, Investment Firms Law and IFR/IFD.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• High attention to detail and sound professional judgement.

Required skills

• MiFID II
• Investment Firms Law
• IFR/IFD
• AML principles
• International financial services regulatory frameworks

What we offer

• Hybrid working model with one day remote per week after a six‑month probation period.
• Exposure to complex regulatory projects across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Hands‑on experience in licensing, compliance, internal audit, legal, M&A and corporate structuring matters.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Strong potential for career progression within a specialised advisory environment.