Our client is looking to recruit a Compliance Associate to join their team.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct compliance examinations, in line with internal procedures, to assess adherence to AML/CFT obligations and evaluate whether control frameworks adequately mitigate ML/FT risks;
- Analyse examination results and prepare clear, timely compliance reports documenting findings;
- Participate in supervisory and compliance monitoring committees, contributing to discussions on examination outcomes;
- Provide guidance and support to entities in establishing effective AML/CFT structures and internal controls;
- Assist the Risk Team with risk assessments, verification procedures, and feedback on examination outcomes, and support the Remediation Team in following up on findings;
- Liaise and cooperate with competent authorities such as the Malta Financial Services Authority, Malta Gaming Authority, Sanctions Monitoring Board, the National Coordination Committee on AML/CFT, the Malta Police Force, and others as required;
- Deliver training to subject persons, supervisory officers, or other regulatory authorities;
- Support tasks related to evaluations and assessments conducted by local and international bodies such as the EU, the Egmont Group, MONEYVAL, FATF, and others.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A University degree or equivalent qualification (MQF Level 6) in Risk Management, Finance, Financial Services, Audit, or another subject relevant to the position, together with at least 3 years of experience; OR
- An MQF Level 5 qualification in Risk Management, Finance, Financial Services, Audit, or another relevant subject, together with a minimum of 4 years of related work experience;
- Solid knowledge of the laws governing the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism in Malta, as well as the applicable international standards and EU legislation;
- Knowledge and/or experience in conducting AML/CFT checks, drafting reports, or carrying out audit engagements, with familiarity in sectors such as gaming, TCSPs, investments, or virtual financial assets;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, combined with strong analytical and report-writing abilities;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
- A clean criminal record.
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