Our firm Athina Apostolou LLC based in Limassol, is looking to recruit a lawyer who will be working with us in the position of KYB officer and will gain great exposure within the fields of finance, regulatory authorities and corporate law:
Job responsibilities:
Corporate:
- Preparation, review and execution of various secretarial services/documents of the Companies including minutes, resolutions, instruments of transfer, share certificates, incumbency certificates as well as Specific Powers of Attorney etc.
- Preparation and execution of bank account application forms when necessary and communication with all banks whether in Cyprus or abroad.
- Responsible for the preparation of documents and agreements for Certification/Apostille purposes.
- Perform general administrative duties including the drafting of simple documents and correspondence handling.
- Collect, Analyze, verify and pass through dedicated platforms all details and documents of KYC and KYB of all clients which will be on boarded to the company, its affiliates or other companies which the Company is/will offer such services to;
- Communicate independently and professionally with external and internal clients and stakeholders on all KYC/KYB related matter;
- Set up or assist in the setting up and the organization of manuals, policies, procedures, online flows for the department;
- Lease with the appropriate compliance officer, other KYB officers as well as any other member of the team when needed.
Compliance:
- Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address legal compliance issues.
- Assist in preparation of policies, procedures and annual reports.
- Assists in coordination of operational activities so as to maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Provide administration support to the Compliance manager, including record keeping.
- Collect, analyse, verify all details of KYC and KYB.
- Ensure KYC and KYB checks should comply with company’s Due Diligence Policy.
- Communicate independently and professionally with external and internal clients and stakeholders on all KYC related matters.
- Ensure to keep records for all KYC/KYB and update them.
- Liaise and communicate with compliance officers.
Requirements:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in law
- Alternative can show strong analytical skills from another discipline
- 2-3 years of experience in similar position
- Alternatively, can show strong analytical skills from another discipline
- Can demonstrate experience in KYC work within the financial industry
- Experience with AML monitoring and screening is an advantage
- Compliance qualification is an advantage
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent communications skills in English, both verbal and written
- Must have good planning and time management/prioritization skills
- Ability to work independently and also to liaise with other departments
- Good interpersonal skills
- Must have good knowledge of Microsoft office applications
Location:
Limassol
You may apply by sending your CV to