Assistant Consultant Internal Audit (Graduate) (VAC-A2616)

Job description

Our client, a leading financial services consultancy group in Limassol, is looking to recruit an Assistant Consultant Internal Audit for its Internal Audit team focused on Regulatory Compliance audits of CIFs and other regulated entities Location: Nicosia.

Job Duties

• Participate in desk-based Internal Audits focused on regulatory compliance of CIFs and other regulated firms.
  
• Obtain broad compliance-related knowledge in regulatory frameworks relevant to AML/Know Your Client (KYC), MiFiD, EMIR, Funds, Fund Managers, Payment Service Providers, etc.
  
• Assess the level of compliance i.e. convergence/divergence of CIFs practices/ operations with respect to the applicable legislation.
  
• Review and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, the compliance level and the quality of operating performance of CIFs with local and EU regulatory framework.
  
• Undertake sample compliance checks on Client Identification, Due Diligence and anti- Money Laundering controls that the regulated entities perform towards their Clients.
  
• Analyse Client’s information/manuals/processes.
  
• Assess data/information/evidence received and draft Internal Audit Reports, with major findings/ weaknesses and recommendations, to the Senior Management and the Board of Directors of regulated entities.
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Risk Management, or any other related discipline from a reputable University.
  
• 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.
  
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
  
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).
  
• Any relevant work experience in a corporate environment or the financial services sector is a plus
  
• CySEC Certificate (Basic or Advanced) for the provision of investment services is a plus
  
  Working hours:
  
  
• The working hours are Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 with 1 hour lunch break. There is flexibility regarding starting times from 08:30 – 09:30 and finish work accordingly.
  
• Afternoon off on Fridays or Wednesdays (to be agreed with Manager)
  
• Working from home 1-2 times per week depending on workload.
  
  TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) and include the reference: Assistant Consultant Internal Audit (Graduate) - VAC-A2616. We look forward to hearing from you!