Assistant Manager (FAAS) - Banking Regulation

Assistant Manager

Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) – Financial Services

Nicosia, Cyprus

The Opportunity: 

Our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team is growing and is looking for an Assistant Manager to join our growing team of Finance and Business advisors.

Our FAAS team is responsible for assisting clients by addressing the CFO’s agenda and providing CFOs, CROs, Treasurers and Board committees in the financial services sector (mainly banking and insurance) with support on various emerging topics and regulatory requests, such as:

• Support with the implementation of regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel III, CRD IV/CRR, stress testing, Recovery and Resolution Planning under BRRD II, MiFID etc.)
• Providing valuable insights on regulatory trends and standards including implications of relevant regulatory requirements.
• Services to support with strategy, financial, regulatory matters such as adherence to regulations, Banking supervision etc.
• Services to transform the finance and other relevant functions in order to enable better decision-making and derive more robust and relevant information from their organizations
• Robust financial and non-financial data analytics and innovation to support functions evolve
• Assistance in the identification, analysis and understanding of issues in the areas of risk and capital and liquidity management.
• Support in developing and bringing forward the FAAS Technology, Digital and Innovation Agenda.

To qualify, candidates should have:

• Undergraduate and/or Postgraduate degree from a reputable University, in fields such as Accounting, Finance, Economics, Strategy, Business Administration, Risk Management, Mathematics or any other related disciplines.
• Holder of a professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CFA).
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with clients in the financial services sector – preferably in in consulting/advisory roles pertaining to the banking industry.
• Good understanding of the banking regulatory framework as well as emerging trends in the banking sector.
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.

 Skills & Attributes for Success

• Keeping up to date with current regulatory developments and undertaking effective research towards providing tailor-made solutions to client problems
• Ensuring our engagement team thoroughly understands our clients’ unique needs, ambitions and expectations, while delivering high quality work with guidance from more senior team members.
• Building relationships with colleagues across multiple service lines to provide seamless integrated service to our clients
• Participate in complex client engagements and facilitate the development of innovative solutions.
• Excellent presentation, client service and technical writing skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Proactive, flexible, and team-oriented from concept and design through to implementation of projects.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, if this is considered necessary.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in Greek and English Language, both verbal and written.

Why EY FAAS

FAAS is one of the fastest growing service lines in EY. Our FAAS culture of collaboration, innovation, entrepreneurship, and finance expertise has allowed us to grow at an exceptional rate and provides the foundation for continued growth in the years to come. With hot topics like Finance Optimization and ESG being front of mind for our clients, FAAS professionals are uniquely positioned to help our clients navigate through these evolutionary times. Being part of the EY FAAS, you will contribute to the efforts of the global FAAS team to continue sustaining our position as the growth engine of Assurance.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.

Additionally, we offer the following:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
• Medical coverage
• Provident Fund

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

About EY  

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If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. 

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