Compliance Monitoring Analyst

TLDR

Ensure the firm's distribution of derivatives aligns with MiFID II standards by focusing on sales practices and trade execution oversight in a dynamic and supportive culture.

Ebury helps ambitious businesses unlock global growth, and we take the same approach with our people. We encourage innovation and movement, collaboration and problem-solving, and foster an environment where everyone can feel they belong, are valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

If you’re a collaborator who wants to help transform how businesses operate globally, get in touch - we’d love to discuss how Ebury can accelerate your career so you can shape the future.

Compliance Monitoring Analyst 

Ebury Nicosia Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week

The Monitoring Analyst will be responsible for the second-line oversight of sales activities and trade execution. Your primary mission is to ensure that the firm’s distribution of derivatives aligns with MiFID II standards, specifically focusing on selling practices, suitability, and the "Best Execution" requirements. 

What you’ll do

  • Sales Practice Surveillance: Conduct reviews of front office interactions (calls, emails, and chats) to ensure products are sold in line with requirements.
  • Best Execution Oversight: Monitor trade data to verify that the firm is taking all sufficient steps to obtain the best possible result for clients. This involves analyzing price, cost, speed, and likelihood of execution/settlement for derivative instruments.
  • Suitability & Appropriateness Testing: Review client files to ensure that Appropriateness Tests or Suitability Reports are accurately completed and reflect the client’s actual risk appetite.
  • Thematic reviews: Investigation of industry and regulatory findings, assessing and comparing policies and processes to identify potential shortcomings and advise on remediations.
  • Policy Evolution: Keep the firm’s Best Execution Policy and Product Governance Framework up to date.
  • Referral review:  Conduct reviews of front office interactions (calls, emails, and chats) to ensure referrals into EPEU are performed within requirements.

What you’ll need

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree 
  • Experience: 2–5 years experience in a financial services firm
  • Language: Good command of English
  • Competencies:  
    • Strong analytical skills
    • Awareness of MiFID regulations
    • Exceptional attention to detail
    • Deadline management
    • Highly organised and adaptable
    • Ability to work independently but collaboratively with other departments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience: Experience in monitoring
  • Certifications: AML or Compliance certifications

Why Ebury?

  • Competitive Starting Salary with an annual discretionary bonus that truly rewards your performance from day one.
  • Dedicated Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced managers who are invested in your success.
  • Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage state-of-the-art tailor made tools and systems that enable you to perform at your best.
  • Clear, Accelerated Career Progression: Defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles within Ebury.
  • Dynamic & Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and personal growth are prioritized.
  • Generous Benefits Package: Access competitive benefits tailored to your location, which typically include health care and social benefits.
  • Central Office: A fantastic location with excellent transport links.

Ready to launch your career with a global FinTech? Click the ‘Apply’ Today and discover your potential at Ebury!

 

 

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About us

Ebury delivers sophisticated, integrated solutions — business accounts, hedging, and financing — on a single platform with a seamless workflow. Our success is built on a simple premise and singular purpose: To help businesses operate and scale globally. 

Since its founding in 2009, Ebury has always been a fast-growing leader in fintech. Today, we bring together 1,800+ Eburians across nearly 70 cities and we’re always looking to add to our team. 

At the heart of our offering is a proprietary platform, purpose-built to help businesses seamlessly streamline and manage global cash flow. We focus on continuous product evolution and innovation to build the infrastructure for borderless growth and help our clients scale at every stage. 

The opportunities at Ebury are as diverse as our people, ranging from business development to engineering roles across our tech pillars.

We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and are against the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story.

Ebury provides a comprehensive financial services platform for small and medium-sized businesses looking to engage in international trade. With a focus on global payments, currency accounts, FX risk management, and trade finance, Ebury equips businesses with the tailored financial solutions they need to expand across borders.

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