Compliance & Governance Manager overseeing regulatory matters across jurisdictions for financial services. Managing compliance, governance, and legal affairs while coordinating with external partners and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Act as a primary coordination point for regulatory matters across Cyprus, Seychelles, and other jurisdictions
Manage regulatory submissions, notifications, and ongoing reporting obligations
Coordinate with external compliance providers and regulators
Support Board and group governance matters, including resolutions, approvals, and regulatory documentation
Coordinate with directors, shareholders, and company secretaries across jurisdictions
Maintain corporate records and oversee statutory filings
Coordinate external audits and support preparation of financial statements with finance teams
Manage regulatory audit processes (e.g. ICT audits) and follow up on findings
Manage and coordinate ongoing legal cases with external counsel
Support insurance claims (D&O, professional liability) related to legal matters
Identify and escalate regulatory and operational risks to management
Oversee relationships with banks, EMIs, PSPs, and other financial institutions
Support onboarding, KYC reviews, account maintenance, and access governance
Maintain and enhance the AML framework, including: AML policies and procedures, Risk-based approach and AML risk assessments, Oversight of KYC/CDD processes and periodic reviews
Monitor AML-related issues, escalations, and remediation actions
Support audits, inspections, and regulatory queries related to AML
Maintain and update compliance policies and procedures
Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal practices
Support entity closures and restructurings
Coordinate cross-functional projects involving legal, compliance, finance, and operations
Requirements
5+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory reporting, governance, or risk roles
Strong knowledge of financial services regulation (CySEC / offshore frameworks an advantage)
Experience working in multi-jurisdictional and group structures
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage complex, parallel workstreams
Strong understanding of AML regulations, KYC/CDD, and risk-based approaches
Minimum of 3 years of experience as legal / paralegal
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