Senior Regulatory Compliance & Legal Associate

Our client is a specialised regulatory, compliance and corporate advisory firm supporting regulated financial services businesses across Cyprus and multiple international jurisdictions.

The firm works with investment firms, investment fund managers, crypto-asset businesses, family offices and other regulated financial institutions, providing clients with hands-on support across licensing, regulatory compliance, internal audit, corporate structuring and related advisory matters.

This is a broad, technically focused position offering exposure to complex regulatory and legal projects across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will work across licensing applications, regulatory compliance, AML, internal audit, corporate matters and legal documentation while managing several international client engagements simultaneously.

• Lead and coordinate licensing procedures for new and existing clients across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory authorities, including CySEC, FSCA, DFSA, FSRA, FSA Seychelles and FSC Mauritius
• 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, including Annual Compliance Reports, Internal Audit Reports and ad-hoc submissions to regulatory authorities
• Conduct internal audit engagements and on-site inspections, identifying weaknesses and preparing 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, HE32 filings and board resolutions
• Monitor EU and international regulatory developments, including MiFID II, MiCA, AMLD and IFR/IFD, and advise clients on their implementation
• Prepare regulatory and compliance training materials
• Support M&A and corporate restructuring projects, including due diligence, ownership changes and transfers involving regulated entities
• Manage multiple client engagements and projects while ensuring deadlines, quality standards and regulatory requirements are met
• Identify potential regulatory and compliance risks and escalate matters appropriately

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Regulatory Compliance within financial services or professional services
• Degree in Law, Finance or another relevant discipline
• Previous experience within a legal position will be considered a strong advantage
• Strong knowledge of MiFID II, Investment Firms Law and IFR/IFD
• Familiarity with international financial services regulatory frameworks
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and AML principles
• Excellent legal and regulatory drafting capabilities
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational and time-management capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities simultaneously
• High attention to detail and sound professional judgement
• Proactive, accountable and solutions-oriented approach
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team