Our client, an established CSP company based in Birkirkara is currently looking for an Internal Compliance Lead to join their team. Reporting to the Compliance Manager and MLRO, the selected candidate will continue to grow their career in financial crime prevention, applying their knowledge of Maltese regulatory and financial crime risk and taking ownership of business risk controls within the Internal Compliance Team.

This is an office-based role offering a salary of up to €80K.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the identification of AML/CFT risks and propose mitigation measures in line with business needs, the PMLFTR, PMLA, FIAU Implementing Procedures and other applicable local and global obligations

• Support the oversight of team delivery, including coordinating, prioritising and assigning tasks based on urgency and workload, while managing own priorities and delivery within the wider team

• Act as point of contact for the 1LoD on queries and escalations, and share knowledge within the 2LoD team

• Provide AML/CFT training and guidance to the business on regulatory changes, AML/CFT risk and strategy, and new policies and procedures

• Contribute to the drafting, review and continuous improvement of business processes and procedures, including effectiveness testing and alignment with regulatory requirements and best practice

• Lead or act as point of contact for ongoing assurance reviews covering the adequacy of policies and procedures, client files, risk assessments and reporting completeness, and assist with required remediation, working with 1LoD on delivery

• Support the MLRO in handling escalations and high-risk or suspicious matters, carry out 4-eyes reviews of 2LoD output, and assist in preparing and presenting High Risk and Complex cases to the Client Acceptance Committee, including documenting minutes and key decisions

• Complete and review customer searches and screening, including complex case review and advisory, and support 1LoD during CDD outreach

• Assist in developing, managing and testing departmental systems

• Assist the MLRO with internal and external reporting, including suspicious transaction reporting, regulatory examinations, on-site visits and regulator responses, and support Group entity MLROs in meeting their obligations

Education, Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in financial services with increasing seniority, ideally within a CSP, trustee, fiduciary or regulated professional services setting in Malta

• 2+ years of experience in a senior AML/CFT role, including risk decision-making, timely delivery and oversight of people performance and quality

• University degree, equivalent qualification or equivalent experience in a related area; experience with a regulator/supervisory body or CSP, trustee or advisory firm is a plus

• Professional qualifications such as ICA, ACAMS or equivalent

• Working knowledge of AML/CFT obligations in Malta, including the FIAU Implementing Procedures, relevant EU legislation and international standards, and good working knowledge of AML/CFT administration for CSP, trust and fiduciary services, including transaction and related-party monitoring

• Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to assess customer risk and mitigations

• Organised with a keen eye for detail and able to respect deadlines

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with a willingness to learn new software

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; other languages are a plus

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

About the Role

• Salary of up to €80K

• Office-based in Birkirkara

• Career growth opportunities

• A flexible approach to work

• Private health insurance

• Continuous training opportunities

• Achievement bonus for employees who further their education in relation to their role

• Team-building activities

Note: Only candidates who are already based in Malta can be considered for this role.

Kindly apply with your detailed CV in English.

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