Position:Compliance Specialist, Client Acceptance | Central Risk Department

The Central Risk Department of Deloitte Middle East & Cyprus is seeking to recruit a Compliance Specialist, at the level of Senior to Assistant Manager, based in our Nicosia office.

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The Team

The Central Risk Department is handling matters pertaining to Compliance; Regulatory; Anti-Money Laundering (AML); Ethics; Anti-Corruption; Independence and Risk Management for the entire Deloitte Middle East & Cyprus region. This is a unique opportunity to engage in cross-border collaboration with Deloitte professionals across the Deloitte network, broadening your knowledge and building your competencies and skills.

The Compliance Specialist Role

The successful candidate’s key responsibilities include, among others:

• Follow established KYC/AML processes for new and existing clients in line with relevant Deloitte Global and local policies, undertake due diligence and raise any concerns to the quality risk representative/management.
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills and consistently communicate with teams regarding compliance-related tasks.
• Engage with key stakeholders of the firm, e.g., Engagement teams and other Deloitte offices to build solid relationships, improve processes, share knowledge, and develop a compliance culture.
• Provide guidance and support to client onboarding team on day-to-day activities and ensure that cases are completed in a timely manner.
• Develop and manage strong working relationships across business lines and supporting functions.
• Monitor weekly reports and interact/help client onboarding team members to achieve KPIs.
• Guide new joiners of the team. Set up regular meetings and communication with the team and contribute to training and development of the team.
• Perform duties and responsibilities assigned by the line manager or department head.
• Help create and foster a respectful and inclusive team environment.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree from a reputable University in Business Administration or related fields.
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in the same industry.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels across the firm.
• The ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.
• Resilience and an ability to work accurately under pressure and to deadlines.
• A constructive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgement.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to finishing tasks to the highest standards.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Provident fund.
• Medical coverage and life insurance.
• Deloitte Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7/365 specialist counselling support.
• Continuous professional development and accelerated career growth.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working.
• Friday afternoon off throughout the year.
• 34-hour week between July-September, including 2 afternoons off on Wednesday and Friday.
• Public Holidays falling on weekends given as paid Wellbeing Day off on the Friday before.
• Wellbeing Days Off throughout the year.
• Special types of paid leave.
• Dress for your day.
• Free parking.

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Applications

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. Interested applicants should apply through cydeloittecareers.com selecting the specific vacancy under ‘Vacancies at Deloitte’.

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