Compliance & Governance Manager

Role Purpose

To oversee and coordinate compliance, regulatory reporting, governance, and legal matters across a multi-jurisdictional group of regulated and unregulated entities, ensuring regulatory adherence, operational continuity, and effective coordination with external service providers, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

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

Governance & Corporate Management

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

Audit & Reporting

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
Ensure timely completion of regulatory and statutory filings

Legal & Risk Coordination

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

Third-Party & Institutional Relationships

Oversee relationships with banks, EMIs, PSPs, and other financial institutions
Support onboarding, KYC reviews, account maintenance, and access governance
Coordinate with service providers across jurisdictions

AML Framework & Controls

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

Policies, Procedures & Controls

Maintain and update compliance policies and procedures
Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal practices

Project & Entity Management

Support entity closures and restructurings
Coordinate cross-functional projects involving legal, compliance, finance, and operations

Key Skills & Experience

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.

Reporting Line

Reports to senior management