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Head of Finance - Cyprus

Kraken· Regional Operations
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RemoteFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Head of Finance (Cyprus) for PEDSL, Kraken's Cyprus-based MiFID firm, responsible for financial regulatory obligations, financial reporting, and compliance capabilities. Partners with global shared services to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and supports financial systems and control environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support the drafting and/or enhancement of the firm’s financial compliance policies, programs, procedures to comply with laws and regulations
  • Prepare, track and maintain key financial metrics as required by applicable regulatory requirements
  • Understand PEDSL’s financial condition and be able to speak to its revenues, PnL, balance sheet, etc.
  • Compile data and submit financial regulatory reports
  • Assist internal stakeholders and auditors in support or preparation of Audited Annual Financial Statements as needed
  • Oversee execution and adherence to financial policies and internal controls
  • In partnership with Compliance, respond to finance-related regulatory requests
  • Oversee monthly and quarterly financial closings
  • Prepare and track local entity budgets as directed
  • Report periodically to the CCO, CEO and Board of Directors on all financial matters
  • Responsible for the oversight of project management in regards to financial projects
  • Work with colleagues across functions to help to meet their deliverables (e.g. providing Finance with information required for financial statement preparation)
  • Support defining and approving business requirements for financial systems and any other systems related to the covered functions, and validation that these systems meet such business requirements
  • Oversee effectiveness of EEA-specific internal financial controls and take remedial steps to mitigate residual risks outside of the firm’s risk appetite
  • Coordinate with Treasury and Banking & Payments teams as needed
  • Support Compliance and Regulatory Legal departments in reviewing and researching new and changing laws. Develop and execute appropriate remediation plans
  • Provide financial support for new license applications and renewals
  • Monitor, test and ensure compliance with regulations pertaining to segregation of assets
  • Any other tasks as assigned by PEDSL’s CEO, Board of Directors or global executive leadership teams.

Qualifications

  • Expert level of financial analysis and reporting tools
  • Strong understanding of financial regulatory requirements and compliance
  • 12-15 years experience with Bachelors/Masters in financial analysis, regulatory reporting, or similar role
  • 3-5 years experience in a fintech/relevant industry
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and financial reporting standards
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ownership of all financial & treasury reconciliations for PEDSL, in particular client funding reconciliations for the regulated entity, for approval by senior management
  • Develop a robust control environment
  • Experience with MiFID II and associated custodial/safeguarding regulatory requirements
  • Passion or growing intrigue for cryptocurrency adoption and personal experience with crypto preferred
  • ACA or other relevant certification.

Skills

Required:Financial analysis and reportingRegulatory reportingMiFID II knowledge
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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